Inland Edition is a new program intended to inform residents about resources and services available in our two-county region and directions on where to find them, as we navigate the coronavirus pandemic together.
Congressman Pete Aguilar Discusses $7 Million Supporting Inland Empire Organizations AND Denine Torr Talks About The Dollar General Literacy Foundation
Juliet Morrison, Assistant Professor with the Department of Plant Biology and Plant Pathology at UC Riverside, discusses the dropping of the mask mandate, whether we should be masking, and if it really helps control the spread of the virus.
Shivaji Deshmukh, General Manager of the Inland Empire Utilities Agency, discusses water conservation.
Trauma surgeon Dr. Sigrid Burruss and patient David Loya discuss Loma Linda University Health's new tattoo removal program that helps patients reset and aims to curb violence.
Amrita Rai, Clinical Director of Behavioral Health at Inland Empire Health Plan Discusses Mental Health in Children and Adolescents.
Dr. Daniel O'Neill discusses childhood obesity.
Jonathan Heller with the University of Wisconsin, discusses Riverside and San Bernardino County Health Rankings.
Dr. Manfred Keil shares the Inland Empire's economic forecast.
Today on Inland Edition, Lillian Vasquez speaks with Scott Johnson, Director of Communications for Metrolink.
Jan Blacher, UC Riverside Distinguished Professor and Director of SEARCH, discusses the University's first family autism resource center focused exclusively on educational needs, including educational access and family impact.
Dr. Ziari, medical oncologist and hematologist with City of Hope, talks about their new comprehensive cancer center located in Corona.
Mark Gibbs, Director of Aviation at SBD International Airport, talks about their history and new partnership with Breeze Airways.
Dr. Paul Lyons talks about the California University of Science and Medicine, a new medical school in Colton that advances the art and science of medicine through innovative medical education, research and compassionate health care.
Dr. Gloria Gonzalez-Rivera Discusses Citrus Seeds Angel Investors and the two Riverside startups that received over $80,000 in seed capital.
Dr. Maguire shares his extensive knowledge on the topic of stuttering, including causes, myths, and details about the ongoing clinical trial to develop treatment.
UCR Environmental Scientist Win Cowger discusses his research on litter and its origins.
Biomedical Scientist and UCR Professor Dr. Adam Godzik discusses California's ATTACK Consortium, a collaboration to fight future pandemics.
UCR Astrophysicist Dr. Stephen Kane Discusses the Webb Telescope and how it will used to study Venus.
Philip Kahn-Pauli, Policy Director for the national disability inclusion organization, Respect Ability speaks about the organization's mission and the positive impact they are having in the U.S.
Christopher Thornberg, Director of the UC Riverside School of Business Center for Economic Forecasting, discusses the economic forecast for the Inland Empire.
Professor Mark Clark Discusses CSUSB's New MS Program in National Security Intelligence Analysis and Cybersecurity and talks about protecting information on the internet.
Dr. Dale Bredesen, Chief Science Officer of Cognitive Health Centers and author of The End of Alzheimer's: The First Program to Prevent and Reverse Cognitive Decline, discusses cognitive decline.
Dr. Kiana Aran, who was just named the winner of the 2021 Nature Research Awards for Inspiring Women in Science, discusses fusing biology with technology to design biosensors for early disease diagnosis.
Marsha Johnson, Practice Group Director for Public Benefits & Education with Inland Counties Legal Services, Discusses Individual Education Plans, or IEPs.
Dr. Erin Wilson Rankin is Associate Professor of Entomology with the College of Natural & Agricultural Sciences at UC Riverside.
Caroline Savello is Chief Commercial Officer with Color, a Bay Area company facilitating Covid-19 Testing and Vaccination sites in California.
Frank Kilpatrick, director of Ribbons for Research, talks about their non-political "Shoulda Got the Shot" Vaccine PSA.
Dr. Bredesen, Chief Science Officer of Cognitive Health Centers and Author of The End of Alzheimer's: The First Program to Prevent and Reverse Cognitive Decline, discusses cognitive decline.
Executive Director Sherli Leonard shares the mission of The Redlands Conservancy.
Kerry Heinrich, CEO of Loma Linda University Health Hospitals, discusses the new expansion.
Maricris Acon discusses services available with Early Start, California's early intervention program for infants and toddlers with disabilities and their families.
Lillian Vasquez speaks with Professor Joseph Kahne, Co-Director of the Civic Engagement Research Group at UC Riverside.
Alan Wapner, President of the Ontario International Airport Authority, discusses updates on ONT and travel in the Inland Empire.
Newly-appointed San Bernardino County Sheriff Shannon Dicus Discusses Plans for San Bernardino County.
Phil Cothran, Chairman of the Workforce Development Board for San Bernardino County, talks about meeting the needs of local businesses for a skilled workforce and creating opportunities for workers seeking well-paid careers.
Dr. Naomi Bardach Discusses Safe School Reopening.
Today on Inland Edition, Lillian Vasquez speaks with Dr. David Lo, Distinguished Professor of Biomedical Sciences at UC Riverside
On today's Inland Edition, Lillian Vasquez speaks with Dr. Ivan Rosenberg, Founder and President of The Uniquely Abled Project, a program focused on creating career opportunities for the uniquely abled. Dr. Rosenberg discusses how the project matches employers and careers with the right workers and prepares both to ensure a high success rate. Enrollment for this program is now available at San Bernardino Valley College.
Today on Inland Edition, Lillian Vasquez speaks with Kimberly Starrs, Vice President of External Affairs for Inland So Cal United Way. Kimberly shares information about the San Bernardino Rent Relief Partnership. San Bernardino County residents can connect to the Rent Relief Partnership in the following ways: In Fontana, search for “Housing Is Key” or visit housing.ca.gov For the city of San Bernardino, sbcityrent.com For others in San Bernardino County, visit sbcrentrelief.com If you need help with your application or do not have access to the internet, you may call 211 extension 5. In Riverside County, visit unitedlift.org
Today on Inland Edition, Lillian Vasquez speaks with Robert Jinkerson, Assistant Professor of Chemical and Environmental Engineering at UC Riverside. Robert shares the benefits of urban agriculture and how he's working to meet future global food needs by growing tiny tomatoes. He's been awarded the New Innovator Grant from the Foundation for Food & Agriculture Research and is part of a team at UCR which has been awarded a NASA Space Biology grant to further this research. For more information, visit UCR.edu
Today on Inland Edition, Lillian Vasquez speaks with Julie Bank, Director of Riverside County Animal Services. Julie shares information about animal welfare, assisting first responders during emergencies, and matching animals with loving homes. To view pets available for adoption in Riverside County, find out about volunteering, or make a donation, visit rcdas.org
Today on Inland Edition, Lillian Vasquez speaks with Philip Cutler, the CEO of Paper, an educational support system implemented by some school districts in an effort to improve teacher effectiveness and student achievement. Also on the show, Lillian has a conversation with Chastity Heyward, owner of Sylvan Learning Center in Murrieta. Chastity talks about their tutoring methods and a partnership her center has entered with the non-profit, School On Wheels. To learn more about Paper, visit paper.co You can learn more about Sylvan Learning Centers at sylvanlearning.com . Enter your zip code and you'll be directed to a Sylvan Learning Center near you.
Today on Inland Edition, Lillian Vasquez speaks with Dr. Rick Axelrod, CEO and Medical Director for Lifestream Blood Bank. Lifestream is celebrating its 70th anniversary this month, but today, blood inventory is at its lowest since the beginning of the pandemic. Dr. Axelrod discusses this nationwide crisis and basic requirements and tips for donating blood. Visit www.lstream.org to learn more about donating blood. You can also call 1-800-TRY-GIVING (1-800-879-4484)
Today on Inland Edition, Lillian Vasquez speaks with Lauren Olson, a Zero Waste Manager and Sustainability Expert with World Centric. Lauren shares information about her company's compostable products and talks about how we can help the environment by composting or recycling. To learn more about World Centric, visit www.worldcentric.com
Today on Inland Edition, Lillian Vasquez speaks with Marlene Garcia, Executive Director of the California Student Aid Commission. Individuals might fear that furthering their education won't be affordable, but the California Student Aid Commission addresses those concerns by making post-secondary education affordable for all Californians. For more information about the California Student Aid Commission, visit csac.ca.gov
Today on Inland Edition, Lillian Vasquez speaks with Dr. Gayani DeSilva, Medical Director of Behavior Health for IEHP, the Inland Empire Health Plan. Dr. DeSilva discusses mental health as an ongoing issue in everyday life and the impact COVID has had. For more information visit IEHP.com
May is Mental Health Awareness Month. KVCR's Lillian Vasquez speaks with Dr. Michael Potoczniak, Associate Chief of Staff for Mental Health at Loma Linda VA. Dr. Potoczniak discusses mental health resources for veterans at VA Loma Linda, where they are opening a brand-new Mental Health Access clinic for military veterans in Southern California. To learn more about Loma Linda VA Healthcare, visit www.lomalinda.va.gov
On today's Inland Edition, Benjamin Purper, now News Director at KCBX in San Luis Obispo, has a conversation with Crystal Shackleford, Regional Manager at Riverside County Department of Public Social Services. Crystal works in the Children's Services Division and talks about child abuse and neglect. Child Abuse Hotlines: Riverside County - 1 800 442 4918 San Bernardino County - 1 800 827 8724
Today on Inland Edition, Lillian Vasquez speaks with Nick Saifan, a veteran and the CEO of Vendaval Corporation whose primary mission is to help veterans rejoin civilian life after deployment by utilizing creative solutions. Vendaval Corporation provides this help at no-cost by paying for all their programs through retail businesses and real estate development. You can find more on Vendaval and the plans for Moreno Valley at www.vendavalcorp.com
Today on Inland Edition, Lillian Vasquez has a conversation with C ommission Member Ray Kennedy about the California Citizens Redistricting Commission. Ray Kennedy has experience working in and around elections all over the world. He talks about the redistricting process, how the community can get involved, and the big job ahead for the commission. If you'd like to participate by sharing information about your specific community, visit: drawmycacommunity.org For more information about the California Citizens Redistricting Commission, visit www.wedrawthelinesca.org Written public comment may be mailed to: California Citizens Redistricting Commission C/O Public Comment 721 Capitol Mall, Suite 260 Sacramento, CA 95814 Or you can email votersfirst@crc.ca.gov
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