November 12, 2026
TOP STORIES
WASHINGTON - The White House, anticipating a surge of congressional oversight and legislative probes, has started staffing up its counsel’s office — with 15 additional hires so far — as it prepares to do legal battle.
CHICAGO - United Airlines on Wednesday announced it would restrict third-party AI bots and agents’ access to its ?digital platforms, citing data security for sensitive passenger information .
U.S. Border Patrol is exploring AI-powered drones that could act as first responders, automatically launching from docking stations when an alert is triggered and tracking people suspected of crossing the border illegally, according to government records.
A ship that was once the fastest in the world and measures longer than the Titanic will be sunk off the coast of Florida and turned into the world's largest artificial ocean reef.
INLAND EMPIRE – (INT) – Mostly sunny skies and warm temperatures, followed by increasing clouds and a chance of overnight showers.
INLAND EMPIRE – (INT) - The Inland Empire is California’s fastest-growing co-working market.
RIVERSIDE - (INT) - DoorDash has issued its first State of Local Commerce.
LAKE ELSINORE – (INT) – A sudden gust of wind may have caused two experienced skydivers to collide just 150 feet above ground.
INLAND EMPIRE – (INT) – The race for the 40th Congressional District seat featured two Republicans.
INLAND EMPIRE – (INT) – Voters in Riverside and San Bernardino counties made their voices heard in Tuesday’s 2026 election.
RIVERSIDE - The flu season is underway as health officials with Riverside University Health System report the first influenza-related death.
INLAND EMPIRE – (INT) – Dumpster diving is about to take on new meaning.
SAN BERNARDINO - The San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors has approved a contract to provide transitional workforce housing for young adults and families experiencing homelessness or at risk of homelessness.
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California’s workforce is being reshaped.
Stacy Keach, the two-fisted actor who starred as the hard-boiled private eye Mike Hammer, has died.
SACRAMENTO - A California ballot measure that would require registered voters to prove they are U.S. citizens is projected to fail.
HOLLYWOOD - “Godzilla Minus Zero” climbed to the top of box office charts with $30.5 million, a roaring start for a foreign-language epic in North America.
LOS ANGELES - Nithya Raman will be the next mayor of Los Angeles.
SACRAMENTO - Xavier Becerra held his first news conference as California governor-elect on Thursday.
SOUTHLAND – Every major Southern California metropolitan area except Bakersfield now has gas price averages below $6 a gallon.
LOS ANGELES - Smoke from the devastating Los Angeles Eaton Fire last year exposed millions to very high levels of lead and other heavy metals.
SACRAMENTO - California’s revenue came in $2.9 billion above forecast — nearly 15% higher than projected.
SOUTHLAND – (INT) – Forecasters are clarifying their outlook for an El Nino winter.
SACRAMENTO - An audit released Monday found 57 dams in poor or unsatisfactory condition as of May, up from previous counts.
CalFire is beginning a series of controlled burns to lessen the wildfire potential in the Mt. San Jacinto State Park. About 20 acres along Sawmill Flats Road is involved. The Thousand Trails Private Campground will be temporarily closed. (INT)

Thomas Village, a 40-unit affordable housing complex for low-income Coachella Valley families, is opening in Palm Desert. Developers say that many of the families include two wage earners who contribute to the Coachella Valley workforce in a wide range of industries. (INT)

A ribbon-cutting ceremony Monday, October 26th, marked completion of the expansion of Highland Creek, formerly known as Pacific Village in Highland. It includes 58 permanent supportive housing units, 32 recuperative care beds for individuals recovering from hospitalization or illness, and a 16-bed facility to provide substance use disorder treatment for adults. (INT)

Menifee is getting reconnected. Bradley Road crossing over Salt Creek has been reopened with completion of the newly-named Freedom Bridge. Previously, motorists have driven through moving water with each passing rainstorm. The bridge will enable faster response times for police and fire agencies. (INT)

Metrolink’s reduced weekday schedule is being extended to address reliability issues stemming from mechanical challenges and supply chain delays. The modification was initially for seven weeks but will now continue for the foreseeable future. (INT)

Riverside is getting a new “downshift space” where city employees can take their breaks in an aesthetically pleasing and relaxing environment. The Blue Zone is designed to help reduce stress and boost productivity. Research shows that employers that make such changes have healthier employees, less absenteeism and higher morale, which leads to less turnover. (INT)

Hemet police say a pedestrian’s death on State Street Halloween night came at the hands of a hit-run motorist. The victim stepped into an intersection just before midnight and was fatally injured, police said. (INT)

Ontario International Airport ONT is celebrating the 10th anniversary of its formal return to local control. Since the transfer of ownership, ONT has significantly expanded domestic and international air service, strengthened its position as a major global logistics hub and earned national recognition for its passenger experience. Annual passenger volume has grown to more than 7 million. (INT)

The Riverside City Council has approved the appointment of Lori Cox as the city’s Inspector General. In her new role. she will provide independent oversight of the City’s audit and investigative functions and compliance audits along with investigations of fraud, waste, abuse, and policy violations. (INT)

San Bernardino County’s job market continues to show year-over-year improvement, with the unemployment rate down half a percentage point. Healthcare continues to pace employment gains, up more than 18,000 jobs across the Inland Empire over the past 12 months. (INT)

Free bus rides are being offered for anyone 18 or younger on Riverside Transit Agency (RTA) buses through the end of the year. All that is required is a valid RTA Youth ID, school ID or other proof of age when boarding. (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)

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