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Valentine's Day civil ceremonies paused in Riverside County, but not in San Bernardino
Inland Empire couples hoping to get married in a civil ceremony on Valentine's Day will see different options…depending on what county they live in

Weekly News Wrap with Cassie MacDuff 2/13/2026
Former Press-Enterprise Columnist and longtime KVCR news contributor, Cassie MacDuff joins KVCR to review a few of the Inland Empire's major news stories of the past week. The conversation can be heard on KVCR's "Morning Edition" most Friday mornings at 6:45 and 8:45. Our segments with Cassie are also archived here for listening on demand.
Cassie MacDuff, Jessica Greenwell | Feb 13, 2026, 8:08 PM UTC

Kristi Noem touts Trump's border record as San Diego protesters disrupt her news conference
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem's visited the U.S.-Mexico border near San Diego as polls show declining support for President Trump's immigration policies since the killing of protesters in Minneapolis.

2/13 KVCR Midday News: Riverside County reports two more cases of Measles infections
Monday through Friday, KVCR has your daily news rundown at lunchtime.
Anthony Victoria | Feb 13, 2026, 7:49 PM UTC

Harvest Landing retail and business project in Perris clears major hurdle, despite opposition
Perris' City Council is considering the approval of a large project near I-215. Supporters say it will bring more stores and sports fields. Not all residents are convinced by the developer's promises.
Anthony Victoria | Feb 13, 2026, 1:16 AM UTC

Sandy Steers, the Big Bear Valley advocate who fostered community of bald eagle fans, has died
Sandy Steers, an environmental advocate and head of the nonprofit Friends of Big Bear Valley who helped build a legion of fans for the area's bald eagles, has died.
Makenna Sievertson | Feb 12, 2026, 10:07 PM UTC

2/12 KVCR Midday News: Perris City Council Considers Controversial Harvest Landing Project, 3rd Annual Force for Nature Awards Recognize 7 California Leaders & More
Stories highlighted for Feb 12, 2026
Toni Lopez | Feb 12, 2026, 9:08 PM UTC

Black Perspectives IE: Dr. Anthony Blacksher
A conversation between host Maya Gwynn and Dr. Anthony Blacksher, Department Chair of Sociology and Ethnic Studies at San Bernardino Valley College.
Maya Gwynn | Feb 12, 2026, 1:30 PM UTC

Redlands School Board Declines New Library Donation Policy Amid Book Challenge Controversy
After a heated debate over a proposed ban on library donations containing "perceived pornography," the Redlands school board declined to adopt a new policy and instead directed the superintendent to draft a districtwide procedure for oversight.
Madison Aument | Feb 12, 2026, 1:34 AM UTC

2/11 KVCR Midday News: Redlands School Board Tensions Rise Over Books Donated to Schools, San Bernardino County Disinvites Border Patrol from Local Job Fair & More
Stories highlighted for Feb 11, 2026
Toni Lopez | Feb 11, 2026, 9:20 PM UTC

