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| November 5, 2026 |
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TOP STORIES
 President Donald Trump told voters to pretend he was on the ballot. Their response was loud and clear.
Election night was a fever dream for Democrats. In January, reality will set in. They had a reason to be giddy on Tuesday night: Next year, Democrats will take control of both chambers of Congress after a blowout victory.
The midterm elections put data centers on the ballot across the nation, and Americans had a resounding answer: Not in my community. Roughly 40 cities and towns across the nation weighed measures to restrict data center development.
WASHINGTON - NASA's Swift space telescope has reached the end of its long and winding road. Swift fell uncontrolled to Earth Wednesday 22 years after it launched but just three months after a private spacecraft was supposed to boost it to a higher, life-extending orbit.
 INLAND EMPIRE – (INT) – Voters in Riverside and San Bernardino counties made their voices heard in Tuesday’s 2026 election.
 INLAND EMPIRE – (INT) –Thursday will bring a warming trend and increasing Santa Ana winds to the region.
 INLAND EMPIRE – (INT) – The race for the 40th Congressional District seat featured two Republicans.
 RIVERSIDE - The flu season is underway as health officials with Riverside University Health System report the first influenza-related death.
 RIVERSIDE - The bipartisan California Big City Mayors coalition convened in Riverside Friday to advance a shared agenda.
 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.
 CORONA - A police department has become the first municipal agency in California to implement the Grappler, a bumper-mounted device used to safely end or prevent high-speed chases.
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 SACRAMENTO - Democrat Xavier Becerra won the governor’s race over his Republican challenger, Steve Hilton.
 HOLLYWOOD - After a close race, A24’s Elizabeth Holmes documentary “You Can See Everything” emerged victorious over DC’s comic book adaptation “Clayface” at the domestic box office.
 SOUTHLAND – The statewide gas price average dropped below $6 a gallon this week for the first time since mid-September.
 LOS ANGELES - German actress Elke Sommer, known for her roles in the 'Pink Panther' series and for winning a Golden Globe, has died.
 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.
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 congressional delegation visited the Riverside office of the county Registrar of Voters Thursday to observe the ballot processing center. Congresswoman Norma Torres (CA-35) said they wanted to speak directly with local election officials about the administration of the November 3rd election. (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) 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) 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) 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) Riverside County Supervisors are reaffirming the authority of the Auditor-Controller. An ordinance reinforces the role of the Auditor-Controller in providing independent oversight, transparency, and accountability across all County departments and districts. (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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