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| February 21, 2026 |
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TOP STORIES
 WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court delivered a major blow to President Donald Trump, ruling Friday that he exceeded his authority when imposing sweeping tariffs using a law reserved for a national emergency.
WASHINGTON - The U.S. economy cooled sharply at the end of 2025, with growth slowing to an annual rate of 1.4 percent, as tariffs and a weeks-long government shutdown sapped its earlier momentum.
International travel to the U.S. declined in the first year of President Donald Trump’s second term and through the first month of 2026—as U.S. policies continue to repel foreign tourists and their travel dollars.
WASHINGTON - The Trump administration scrapped Biden-era toxic air pollution standards for mercury and other heavy metals Friday, sanctioning less-stringent controls for coal-fired power plants.
 RIVERSIDE – (INT) - Riverside and three other counties have won a 10-point-2 million dollar civil lawsuit against Credit One Bank.
 MORENO VALLEY – (INT) – Portions of the once-vibrant Moreno Valley Mall have been deemed unsafe.
 INLAND EMPIRE – (INT) – Southern Californians will be drying out and warming up in the wake of three back-to-back storms.
 BIG BEAR - Mountain resorts treated to a 'blue bird' weekend.
 RIVERSIDE – (INT) – Agreement has been reached in Riverside Superior Court involving Vivint Solar Power.
 INLAND EMPIRE – (INT) – One man is dead and another is missing in the wake of this week’s storms.
 MT. BALDY – (INT) – Wintry weather has prompted the US Forest Service to close several hiking trails around Mt. Baldy.
 RIVERSIDE - (INT) - UC Riverside’s SoCal OASIS Park™ is taking shape.
 SAN BERNARDINO – (INT) – Employment levels in San Bernardino County have surpassed 1 million for the first time.
 RIVERSIDE – (INT) – A measles outbreak in western Riverside County is being described as localized.
 SAN BERNARDINO – (INT) – Drug-sniffing detective dogs have a new cousin.
 BIG BEAR – Sandy Steers, the conservationist who introduced the world to bald eagles Jackie and Shadow, has died.
 HIGHLAND – (INT) – An outreach operation among the homeless wound up sending several to jail.
 RIVERSIDE – (INT) – Freeway 91 through central Riverside will be getting some long-playing attention.
 RIVERSIDE – (INT) – March Air Reserve Base (MARB) is getting some upgrades for a new tenant.
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LOS ANGELES – Actor Eric Dane‘s final interview before his death is now streaming.
 TRUCKEE - Eight of the nine missing skiers who were caught in an avalanche in California's Sierra Nevada mountain range have been found dead, officials said.
 Community college degree programs more popular
 Space X launched two dozen more satellites.
 LOS ANGELES - James Van Der Beek died amid his battle with colorectal cancer. He was 48.
 SACRAMENTO - A deadly, drug-resistant fungus has been reported in 27 states, including California.
 Off-roading is now off-limits on routes spanning 1 million acres of the Mojave Desert.
 SACRAMENTO – (INT) – The State Department of Water Resources is increasing to 30% allocations of State Project Water.
 California is neither here nor there in the state-by-state ranking of personal credit scores.
 There are an estimated 49.2 million tobacco users in the US.
 SACRAMENTO - The DMV says that approximately 325,000 Californians will be required to replace their Real ID licenses.
 SAN FRANCISCO – (INT) - The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) has established the 2026-2028 Cost of Capital.
 SOUTHLAND – (INT) – California has documented an 18 percent surge in injuries involving e-bikes.
A 16-year-old motorist has been identified as the fatal victim of a high speed crash in Temecula. Landen Ried lost control sending his vehicle crashing into a utility pole on Margarita Road Thursday night (February 19th). Three passengers survived. (INT) Notre Dame High School of Riverside has won the Riverside County mock trial competition and will advance to state competition March 20-22 in Oakland. (INT) A final count showed that 7-point-1 million passengers used Ontario International Airport (ONT) in 2025. ONT offers more than 90 daily non-stop flights to thirty major destinations. (INT) Banning has mounted a crackdown on large homeless encampments. Twenty-five people were arrested in a series of three enforcement actions that wound up Thursday (February 12th). Four large tents were taken down and vehicles used as residences removed. The encampments had been previously tagged and the occupants were given 72 hours to leave or face arrest. (INT) The San Bernardino Police Department has received 1-million dollars in federal funds to support a crime prevention program, specifically to expand its technology. The program will enhance its ability to monitor and respond to incidents more effectively, deter criminal activity, and assist in solving crimes. (INT) Chino’s Euclid Avenue Bridge project is under environmental review. The project calls for elevating the existing bridge over Chino Creek, widening Euclid Avenue from two to four lanes, and adding bicycle and pedestrian facilities. The existing bridge will be repurposed as a wildlife crossing. (INT) San Bernardino is among the five worst cities in the US for an active lifestyle. The personal-finance company WalletHub compared the 100 biggest cities across 35 key metrics. The data set ranged from the average monthly fitness-club fee to the city’s bicycling score to the share of physically inactive adults. (INT) Clearing weather will enable street crews to shift to pothole repair. Recent rains have impacted asphalt-lined streets across the Inland Empire. In San Bernardino County, motorists can report potholes and other street repair issues directly to Public Works on the SeeClickFix app. (INT) Captain Dave Gutierrez has been appointed acting police chief in Menifee. Gutierrez joined the department in 2020 and has a 24-year law enforcement career. (INT) Bloomington is taking a step forward in improving its quality of life and improving public health. 1-million dollars in federal funding will help the community transition away from septic sewer systems to a modern infrastructure. (INT) A final environmental assessment and land use plan amendment for a broadband communications site serving the Morongo Basin is up for public review. It will occupy 2-acres of public land adjoining Highway 62, according to the Bureau of Land Management. (INT) The San Bernardino Symphony Orchestra opens its 97th performance season February 21st with the first of five performances designed by Music Director and Conductor Anthony Parnther. Parnther, recently celebrated his sixth year with the Orchestra by signing a new three year contract. (INT) The Victor Valley Transit Authority (VVTA) marked a milestone in sustainable public transportation Wednesday (January 14th) with a grand ribbon-cutting ceremony. Thirteen new hydrogen fuel cell buses and an interim hydrogen fueling station, made their debut. (INT) Metrolink’s Perris Valley Line is getting an upgrade. The Riverside County Transportation Commission has approved construction of a second passenger loading platform at the Perris-South Metrolink Station. 12-hundred feet of new track will be constructed to allow two passenger trains to board and deboard at the same time. (INT) |
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