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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.

Stories highlighted for May 22, 2025.

A conversation between host Maya Gwynn and Literary Scholar and Novelist Myriam J.A. Chancy, during Haitian Heritage Month.

Unauthorized immigrants can be deported quickly if they're detained near the border. The Trump administration wants to expand expedited removal inland.

Stories highlighted for May 21, 2025.

A conversation with host Yvette Walker and Susie Pittman, CEO of OPARC.

Stories highlighted for May 20, 2025.

Many school districts require students to undergo a lengthy process if they want to wear tribal or other cultural regalia at graduation. A new bill would eliminate those obstacles.

Golda Zahra has been immersed in the world of opera since she was four. A polyglot, she’s able to capture nuance in performances which others may not be able to attain. It’s not ALL classical and operatic with Golda though. She also loves jazz, pop, broadway standards… even Madonna.
Having returned from Italy close to a year ago, where she continued her studies with amongst the most elite, Golda now has a series of concerts going from near the end of May through the summer. The first one is free and is coming up rather soon. David Fleming speaks with Golda about the series of concerts as well as a bit of her past.

A Friend In Me, a pediatric cancer club Riverside chapter often holds volunteering opportunities at local hospitals, helps decorate hospital rooms, interact with patients, and bring color into their lives.