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| April 11, 2026 |
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TOP STORIES
 SAN DIEGO - The four Artemis 2 astronauts splashed down off the coast of San Diego Friday evening (April 10), wrapping up an epic mission that broke spaceflight records, caught the attention of the world and set the stage for even more ambitious moonshots to come.
The escalating cost of wildfires now adds $41 to the average monthly power bill for residential customers of California’s largest utility, according to a government report that calls for a systemic overhaul of how the state responds to conflagrations as climate change-driven disasters threaten its economy.
The White House on Friday received its worst inflation report of President Donald Trump’s second term, as the war in Iran sent consumer prices surging at the fastest monthly pace in four years.
WASHINGTON - In an era with unprecedented access to health information, the vast majority of Americans still turn to health care providers for health information, according to a new Pew Research Center study.
 SOUTHLAND – (INT) - Changing seasons are reflected in the weather outlook.
 ONTARIO – (INT) – Ontario police and fire investigators now have on their hands the second major arson case in just four days.
 INDIO – The 25th edition of the Coachella Music and Arts Festival is underway.
 RIVERSIDE – (INT) - Officials in Riverside say their city is facing growing financial uncertainty.
 ONTARIO – (INT) - Video circulating on social media claims to show an arsonist setting fire to the interior of a massive paper products warehouse.
 MORENO VALLEY – (INT) – Wild burros that roam the hills on the outskirts of Moreno Valley will be getting some protection.
 MORENO VALLEY – (INT) – City officials in Moreno Valley say that housing opportunities are expanding.
 CHINO - Catalytic converter trafficking ring broken
 MORENO VALLEY – (INT) – Dying winds helped Calfire to contain a wildfire that threatened homes.
 LOMA LINDA - (INT) - Loma Linda University Children’s Hospital has unveiled its new Airbus H145 helicopter.
 RIVERSIDE – (INT) - A groundbreaking window-washing project using drone technology is the first on a core campus building.
 RIVERSIDE – (INT) – Initial work is beginning to replace the seismically unsafe Mission Boulevard Bridge over the Santa Ana River.
 FONTANA – (INT) – Bids are being sought for construction of an express lane in each direction on the I-10.
 RIVERSIDE – (INT) – A measure to raise Riverside’s sales tax will be decided on the June 2nd ballot.
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 SACRAMENTO - Rep. Eric Swalwell faced mounting calls to quit the governor’s race Friday.
 SOUTHLAND – (INT) - Spring weather can be unpredictable, with sudden shifts.
 Could analysis reduce projected wildfire losses by one-third?
 SACRAMENTO - (INT) - The critical April Sierra snow survey finds no measurable snow.
 SACRAMENTO - (INT) - Obtaining or renewing a concealed weapons permit (CCW) in California could get easier.
 SACRAMENTO – (INT) – The latest check on the Sierra Nevada snowpack finds it’s 66 percent of average.
 Community college degree programs more popular
 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.
 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.
In Riverside, toxicology tests may explain why a partially clothed man in medical distress died. Ruben Perez, 52, had been walking down Jones street on April 7th yelling and throwing rocks at vehicles. Perez collapsed and died in spite of life-saving measures. (INT) A grand theft suspect led sheriff’s deputies on a pursuit through Jurupa Valley Wednesday (April 8th) before taking his own life. Deputies deployed a grappler device in an effort to end the chase but the suspect’s vehicle crashed through a block wall on Antigua Drive before coming to a stop. The driver ultimately shot himself. (INT) Redlands is stepping up its wildfire mitigation preparedness. It will focus on weed abatement and regional collaboration. Thirty percent of Redlands falls into fire hazard severity zones (INT) Authorities in Victorville say voter-approved Measure P is having a positive impact on traffic enforcement. The sheriff’s department says increased staffing has resulted in a 390 percent increase in traffic citations and a 39 percent decline in vehicle collisions. Fatal collisions are down 42 percent since 2019. (INT) $2 million in federal funding is coming to Chino to support an upcoming project aimed at accelerating local business development. The initiative will seed a business launch program and facility that will serve as a cornerstone of Downtown Chino. (INT) Some libraries in the City of Riverside where attendance is low will no longer be open on Sundays when attendance is low. The changes starting April 12th are part of cost-saving measures included in the 2026-28 city budget. (INT) Improvements are coming to the Loma Linda VA Healthcare system. It was announced Thursday (February 26th) an assortment of infrastructure improvements starting with the renovation of the medical support area. The VA has pledged to reduce the backlog of veterans waiting for benefits by 60 percent. (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) The latest murder investigation in San Bernardino is winding down. Police said Thursday (April 9th) they have arrested Alejandro Vanegas. 28, on suspicion of fatally stabbing his mother. (INT) Ground was broken Wednesday (April 8th) in Chino for the West End Navigation Center. The eventual 200 bed facility will help homeless individuals transition into permanent housing. (INT) Ontario is exploring new local transit options. A study will evaluate potential transit solutions connecting major employment centers, shopping and dining areas, parks, schools, and regional transportation hubs. The study is expected to be completed later this year. (INT) A ribbon-cutting marked the opening of a new affordable housing community in Redlands designed to serve veterans and individuals with special needs. Liberty Lane features 80 homes, including 62 permanent supportive housing units, dedicated to homeless and at-risk veterans. It’s located at 1223 Texas St. in Redlands. (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) 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) 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) |
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