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Public media outlets say they will fight President Trump's executive order directing the Corporation for Public Broadcasting to end its financial support for NPR and PBS. Public media leaders and executives question the order's legality and say a loss of federal funding endangers the broader network of public media programming. We look at the potential impact on stations in rural communities in California, where those outlets are often the only source of news and emergency warnings. Join us. Guests: David Folkenflik, media correspondent, NPR News Dina Polkinghorne, interim general manager, KZYX / Mendocino County Public Broadcasting Connie Leyva, executive director, KVCR in the Inland Empire Michael Isip, president and chief executive officer, KQED Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In an hour-long special, the California Newsroom and the Texas Standard team up to examine how the Trump administration is changing life in two of the nation's largest states. To mark President Trump's 100 days in office, the California Newsroom and the Texas Standard teamed up to examine how life is changing in two of the nation's largest states - California and Texas - through the lens of politics, immigration, tariffs, agriculture, and education. The hour-long special is called 100 Days, 2 Americas and is hosted by CapRadio Insight Host Vicki Gonzalez alongside David Brown based in Austin. It includes reporting from Angela Korcherga of KTEP in El Paso, Michael Marks of the Texas Standard, Levi Sumagaysay and Carolyn Jones of CalMatters in Sacramento, Stella Chávez of the Texas Newsroom, Gustavo Solis of KPBS in San Diego, Tyche Hendricks of KQED in San Francisco, and Jessica Greenwell of KVCR in Riverside, Calif.Editor's note: The audio version of this story incorrectly identifies Arroyo Grande as a city in the Central Valley of California; it is actually located along the state's central coast. We apologize for this error.

Top Dog/Underdog…This is the story of two African-American brothers, Lincoln and Booth. Lincoln actually works putting on white-face night after night portraying Abraham Lincoln. Booth is trying to get out of the life of a street hustle.Both are trying to make their way in society, dealing with work, women, racism, as well as a troubled upbringing.KVCR's Champ Chipman recently interviewed Gregg Daniel, directing this Pulitzer Prize winning play at the Pasadena Playhouse, running through March 23.Last week we got a bit of an introduction to Daniel. On this edition of the program we'll hear more about the play, as well as the many opportunities it provides on stage and off.

David Fleming welcomes Benjiphonik back to the KVCR studios to talk about his latest song, "Cookie Time," as well as counting down to the release of the VIDEO for Cookie Time.

David Flemming explores libraries in the region – an important setting which is not just a place for books anymore. The library we explore is very historic – The AK Smiley public library in Redlands. Dr Nathan Gonzales is currently the chair for the San Bernardino Community College District board of trustees, the governing body of KVCR.

David Flemming explores The Lincoln Shrine, a very special part of the AK Smiley public library, though first, the many expansions and additions over the years. When – and why. With Dr Nathan Gonzales, currently the chair for the San Bernardino Community College District board of trustees, the governing body of KVCR.

David Fleming in conversation with Doug Leightenheimer, music director for The St Margaret's Friends of Music concert series, as well as discussing vocal work from Chanticleer and Emmet Cahill, of Celtic Thunder.

Benjiphonik joins David Fleming in the KVCR studios to talk about his latest collaboration with Raymond Hayden and Jessica Lynne Witty, A Girl Named Disco. This came directly after another recent collaboration with Ray, Jessica, and Chris Jones, Dance Gravy.We'll hear a bit about the players... the song... and a brand new video for A Girl Named Disco to be released at the end of this edition of KVC-Arts. I'm sure I'll also be offering up congratulations to Benjiphonik having just hit number one on the Music Mafia Radio charts with Ain't Nothin' Wrong - a favorite FROM the beginning... though Ben thought it was a sleeper.LOVE seeing it get the attention it SO richly deserves!

In 1974, CBS premiered Good Times, a TV sitcom that would showcase the first Black mother and Black father on screen – two parents, trying to make ends meet, while raising three children. Set in a public housing project in the south side of Chicago, Good Times elevated stories of struggle – the joy, the pain and the dreams of a determined Evans family during the economically turbulent 1970s. With legendary producer Norman Lear at the helm, the program would be one of three of the top ten rated shows with Black casts on American TV at that time – the other two gems were Sanford & Son and The Jeffersons.But there were many, including actors on these shows, who believed that producers equated the black experience with poverty and that too often writers pushed negative stereotypes and tropes, especially after the progress in civil rights of the previous decade. Times also weren't all that good for the Black creators of Good Times, Eric Monte and Mike Evans – both men struggled with Lear to receive recognition for their work.In the last 50 years, we've seen a (mostly) upward trajectory of positive Black representation in film and television – from the likes of The Cosby Show to Abbott Elementary or HBO's Insecure. Despite this advancement, negative stereotypes persist – and a new animated reboot of Good Times on Netflix is igniting fresh criticism, with many viewers saying the show promotes an image of Blacks as criminal, prone to violence, uneducated and hypersexualized. Would a reboot of a classic sitcom with an all-white cast like The Brady Bunch or Leave It to Beaver receive the same kind of treatment today?Join us as I SEE U host Eddie Robinson chats with the actor who portrayed the first Black teen on network television – Bern Nadette Stanis, who starred as Thelma, the daughter of the Evans family in Good Times. Stanis shares her thoughts on the adult reboot and how she felt misled after portraying one of the characters in the modern series. Plus, Variety TV critic, Aramide Tinubu, provides her perspective on why Hollywood still refuses to let go of outdated and harmful depictions of American Black life.

Some Sacramento organizations prepare people from underrepresented communities to serve in public office. That includes Nueva Epoca, which is designed to empower Latinos. Reporter: Kristin Lam, CapRadio In Temecula Valley, teachers and parents who sued the school board over a ban on critical race theory and a transgender notification policy can move forward with their case. A Riverside County Superior Court judge denied the district's request to dismiss it.  Reporter: Madison Aument, KVCR

Singer/songwriter Daniel Emmet talk about his time on America's Got Talent and his new PBS Special Simply the Best with Pia Toscano. Daniel will be performing in Rancho Mirage on March 6 at Agua Caliente Resort Casino Spa with the Desert Symphony. KVCR has tickets: kvcr.org/events

Cal State faculty have called off a strike, after a tentative labor agreement was reached Monday night. Faculty had been scheduled to be off the job this entire week. The three Democrats vying to represent California in the U.S. Senate went after the only Republican on stage at Monday's debate -- and clashed over the war between Israel and Hamas.  Reporter: Marisa Lagos, KQED  Many in Half Moon Bay are gathering Tuesday to commemorate the first anniversary of the mass shooting that killed seven farmworkers in the community south of San Francisco. Reporter: Farida Jhabvala Romero A controversial school board president in the Riverside County community of Temecula will face a recall election this spring. A group opposed to his conservative agenda collected enough signatures to force a vote. Reporter: Madison Aument, KVCR

New numbers show that fentanyl continues to have a devastating effect on the general public in California. Law enforcement also says the drug poses a threat to officers. For example, the Sonoma County Sheriff's Office says one of its deputies recently needed the overdose-reversing drug known as Narcan, after handling fentanyl. But experts say opioids were probably not the cause of his symptoms. Reporter: Brian Krans, The California Newsroom The conservative Christian majority that brought national attention to Temecula in Riverside County no longer runs that city's school board, at least for now. A board member who was elected last year with the help of a Christian political action committee has resigned. Reporter: Madison Aument, KVCR

As of this summer, most incarcerated people across the country can apply for a Pell Grant to pay for a higher education. Criminal justice advocates say this is a key step in keeping people from returning to prison. But in California, the demand is already exceeding the supply. Reporter: Madi Bolaños, The California Report Southern California communities are paying the cost of a rise in online shopping. More online stores, means more warehouses to store their products. And that's adding to the pollution and economic inequality in these areas.  Reporter: Anthony Victoria, KVCR

It's been six months since the levee protecting the small Central Coast farming community of Pajaro burst, flooding the town and forcing thousands out of their homes. And while repairs are underway, a permanent fix is still years in the making. Reporter: Scott Cohn, KAZU A group of Democratic state lawmakers is asking California Attorney General Rob Bonta to take the lead on an effort to remove Donald Trump from the March primary ballot. Reporter: Scott Shafer, KQED     At its board meeting in Sacramento Tuesday morning, California's Water Resources Control Board will consider issuing a ‘cease and desist' order to end the pumping of millions of gallons of water out of the San Bernardino National Forest.   Reporter: Anthony Victoria, KVCR 

Ted Alejandre San Bernardino County Superintendent of Schools, talks about the Learn with Me project, a partnership between San Bernardino County schools and KVCR. Learn with Me is a bilingual, educational children's show for kids in grades 1st to 3rd. The Premiere of Learn With Me is Thursday, September 21 at 6 pm at the Lewis Family Playhouse.

Brad Pomerance hosts the travel show Air, Land & Sea and the genealogy series Generations, both on the cable network Jewish Life Television (JLTV). Brad also hosts Uncovered in the Archives, which he developed for PBS-affiliate KVCR in Southern California. Co-hosts: Jonathan Friedmann & Joey Angel-Field Producer-engineer: Mike Tomren Brad's IMDbhttps://www.imdb.com/name/nm3165699/ Air, Land & Seahttps://www.jltv.tv/air-land-sea Generationshttps://mjhnyc.org/blog/mjh-jewishgen-and-jewish-life-television-to-launch-the-worlds-first-jewish-themed-genealogy-tv-series-this-fal/ Uncovered in the Archiveshttps://www.pbs.org/show/uncovered-archives/ Brad's demo reelhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EZ7WLqxq3tg Subscribe to the Amusing Jews podcasthttps://www.spreaker.com/show/amusing-jews Adat Chaverim – Congregation for Humanistic Judaism, Los Angeleshttps://www.humanisticjudaismla.org/ Cool Shul Cultural Communityhttps://www.coolshul.org/ Atheists United Studioshttps://www.atheistsunited.org/au-studios

KVMR Youth News Corps' Jason Lehman explores the concept of the California drought with Sierra Fund Program director Carrie Monohan before The California Report takes us to Riverside County. The city of Menifee recreated its police department from scratch in the summer of 2020 in the wake of George Floyd's murder. KVCR's Madison Aument covers how the department has changed over the course of the last three years. We close with a commentary from Nevada County resident Jeff Kane.

California's legislature has approved spending $150 million to help cash-strapped hospitals across the state. The money would fund a hospital loan program. Reporter: Ana Ibarra, CalMatters Menifee in Riverside County is one of the fastest-growing cities in the country. As it's grown, the city made the decision to create its own police department from scratch. It launched in the summer of 2020 – just as policing was under intense scrutiny in the wake of George Floyd's murder.   Reporter: Madison Aument, KVCR

Pastor Chris Reinhard of Sandals Church talks about The Hill Teen Center, currently under construction in San Bernardino. KVCR's Jessica Greenwell discusses her new role as host of Morning Edition, weekdays from 5:30 am -9:00 am.

Stories highlighted for December 15, 2022.

David Fleming speaks once again with Al Pitrelli, guitarist, music director and original member of Trans-Siberian Orchestra. We'll hear a bit more about Savatage (the group out of which TSO was born) - specifically, Paul O'Neil, the main storyteller for Savatage AND Trans-Siberian Orchestra. A bit from and about TSO of course, and also touching lightly on some funk/fusion projects Pitrelli was a part of at one point - O'2L and CPR and/or The Randy Coven Band.Trans-Siberian Orchestra will be in the region December 3rd touring The Ghosts of Christmas Eve, and KVCR has tickets at a couple different giving levels during our Fall Membership Campaign. Listen - and give - at kvcrnews.org.

KVCR's Lillian Vasquez and author, Sari Fordham discuss her book, Wait for God to Notice.

Thousands of unvaccinated Los Angeles City workers may have until December to get the mandated shots. But if they remain unvaccinated, they could feel the bite in their paychecks.  Reporter: Jackie Fortier, KPCC Los Angeles County is studying the effectiveness of a peer vaccination program. The homeless are being used as ambassadors to try to help convince other unhoused people get their shots. Guest: Chelsea Shover, Professor at UCLA who is helping lead the program A record number of cargo ships are idling off the Southern California coast. That means delays at the Port of Los Angeles and Long Beach. But one Bay Area port is trying to help alleviate these delays. Reporter: Angela Corral, The California Report  The descendents of some of Southern California's early pioneers are trying to save their ancestors' crumbling home. This is taking place in the Inland Empire, where a farming town was founded when California was still part of Mexico. Reporter: Megan Jamerson, KVCR

Dave and Ethan interview "WEIRD AL" YANKOVIC himself in this no-holds-barred conversation that covers anything and everything from his entire 40+ year career.

Lillian speaks with Mayor Kevin Bash of Norco about his five favorite movies. KVCR intern Jamaal Willis interviews California State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond about the importance of teen vaccinations.

Monday through Thursday at lunchtime, KVCR News has your daily news rundown. Stories highlighted today include: Authorities announced they have seized hundreds of tons of pyrotechnics throughout San Bernardino County, as illegal fireworks continue to blast off throughout many neighborhoods. Riverside's new state-of-the-art main library on Mission Inn Ave opened last weekend, featuring 60,000 materials, story time areas, laptop kiosks, beautiful views, and more. Riverside County is showing progress against the coronavirus pandemic, with 2.2 million vaccine doses administered and the closing of a testing site and vaccination clinic. California is phasing out its state-run youth prisons and shifting the burden to counties. The National Weather Service warns of dry lightning strikes and wind gusts in the region, but warm and dry weather are expected for the holiday weekend.

Monday through Thursday at lunchtime, KVCR News has your daily news rundown. Stories highlighted today include: A fire in the mountains north of San Bernardino forced the closure of Highway 18 in both directions, but it has since reopened. UC Davis launched a COVID-19 vaccine clinic for people with special needs. California lawmakers are looking at revamping the state's recycling system. California's new $262 billion operating budget includes rebates for most taxpayers and money for business impacted by the pandemic, as well as free breakfast and lunch for all public school students.

Longtime Inland Empire journalist and KVCR news contributor Cassie MacDuff and KVCR's Rick Dulock review some of the big Inland Empire news stories from the past week: 1. The San Bernardino County Superintendent of Schools office allegedly shortchanged students by allowing local districts to spend state funds on school police instead of education programs. 2. San Bernardino County Sheriff John McMahon announced he is retiring as of July 15. 3. A San Jacinto city councilman has been charged with running an illegal marijuana dispensary in the city. 4. Colton has extended its moratorium on new warehouses. THIS SEGMENT IS MADE POSSIBLE BY THE SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA NEWS GROUP, PUBLISHER OF THE PRESS-ENTERPRISE , SAN BERNARDINO SUN , INLAND VALLEY DAILY BULLETIN , AND OTHER SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA NEWSPAPERS.

Monday through Thursday at lunchtime, KVCR News has your daily news rundown. Stories highlighted today include: It was the wettest June 23 in Riverside and Palm Springs in 128 years, but after the showers come triple-digit temperatures again by Sunday. Governor Newsom has overstated the wildfire prevention work completed during his time in office, and now some lawmakers are calling for additional accountability. Boat inspectors have detected that invasive species have affected 13 watercraft in Lake Tahoe so far this summer.

The Voice on KVCR is a weekly discussion with the Black Voice News editorial team about important issues in the inland region. Executive Editor Stephanie Williams returns to talk to KVCR's Megan Jamerson about a state investigation into the case of a local man on death row. To read Williams' story, San Bernardino District Attorney Disputes Claim Kevin Cooper Framed, Disagrees with Newsom's Order , click here .

Monday through Thursday at lunchtime, KVCR News has your daily news rundown. Stories highlighted today include: Applications are being welcomed as San Bernardino County Supervisors prepare to appoint the next Sheriff-Coroner. Proposed rail passenger service linking the Coachella Valley and Los Angeles has reached the public hearings stage, with residents, commuters, and other stakeholders asked to weigh in at the virtual hearing Saturday. Two people survived a plane crash Tuesday in a residential area near Big Bear Airport with moderate to serious injuries- no one on the ground was hurt. California restaurant owners say there's a labor shortage, blaming extended federal jobless benefits and workers moving out of state as two of the factors involved. A group of firefighting monks was ready to defend a Buddhist monastery threatened by wildfire burning in the mountains south of Big Sur. California oil regulators have missed another deadline aimed at improving health and safety measures

Monday through Thursday at lunchtime, KVCR News has your daily news rundown. Stories highlighted today include: The Inland Empire's jobless rate is now half of what it was a year ago, down to 7.2%. An Israeli citizen who spent time in Corona is one of five people named in a federal indictment alleging illegal exports of military devices in Russia. California is making it easier for people to prove they've received their COVID-19 vaccination by making the information available online. Californians who buy health insurance through the state's Covered California exchange could see their monthly payments go down this summer. 2020 was the deadliest year for crashes in over a decade and that's prompted the CHP to crackdown on speeders.

Longtime Inland Empire journalist and KVCR news contributor Cassie MacDuff and KVCR's Rick Dulock review some of the big Inland Empire news stories from the past week: 1. San Bernardino's mayor is in hot water with his city council and constituents over a VIP reception that excluded them. 2. Moreno Valley city council members have decided to leave their late colleague's seat vacant until the November election. 3. The former Fontana deputy police chief is among the men charged in the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol. 4. Two Inland Empire colleges are among 286 organizations receiving millions of dollars this week from Amazon founder Jeff Bezos' ex-wife, MacKenzie Scott. THIS SEGMENT IS MADE POSSIBLE BY THE SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA NEWS GROUP, PUBLISHER OF THE PRESS-ENTERPRISE , SAN BERNARDINO SUN , INLAND VALLEY DAILY BULLETIN , AND OTHER SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA NEWSPAPERS.

The Voice on KVCR is a weekly discussion with the Black Voice News editorial team about important issues in the inland region. This week KVCR's Megan Jamerson spoke with Executive Editor Stephanie Williams about the financial burden many inland households face from high housing costs, and how a 40 hour workweek is often not enough to afford rent. To read Williams' article, Many Who Work 40 Hour Weeks Cannot Afford Housing, click here .

Monday through Thursday at lunchtime, KVCR News has your daily news rundown. Stories highlighted today include: While ridership on RTA buses dropped 70% during the pandemic, they have now opened up to full capacity and are getting back to normal. Riverside County's 2021-2022 budget was approved Tuesday by the Board of Supervisors, with funding for public safety, social services, community services, and more included in the spending program. Governor Newsom announced that California is giving away 50,000 tickets to Six Flags Magic Mountain as part of a vaccination initiative Vax for the Win. The California Independent System Operator says it should have enough electricity to meet demand and avert outages as California swelters in three-digit heat. Disney plans to restart fireworks in July for its California and Florida parks.

Today on Lifestyles, Lillian speaks with Dr. Stephanie Ryan, whose background is in chemistry and biology. Dr. Ryan uses her science knowledge to help make learning science fun with projects that parents can do with their kids at home. She's also the author of the children's book Let's Learn About Chemistry and shares science projects that families can enjoy together. Also on the show, KVCR reached out to local artists and Walter Wogee, a lifelong wood worker and owner of WoodArt, shares his story. Walter talks about his process of making furniture, like rocking chairs, out of wood sourced from around the world. To learn more about Dr. Stephanie Ryan, visit letslearnaboutscience.com To learn more about WoodArt, visit www.rockingchairsbywogee.com

Today on Lifestyles, Lillian speaks with Dr. Stephanie Ryan, whose background is in chemistry and biology. Dr. Ryan uses her science knowledge to help make learning science fun with projects that parents can do with their kids at home. She's also the author of the children's book Let's Learn About Chemistry and shares science projects that families can enjoy together. Also on the show, KVCR reached out to local artists and Walter Wogee, a lifelong wood worker and owner of WoodArt, shares his story. Walter talks about his process of making furniture, like rocking chairs, out of wood sourced from around the world. To learn more about Dr. Stephanie Ryan, visit letslearnaboutscience.com To learn more about WoodArt, visit www.rockingchairsbywogee.com

Monday through Thursday at lunchtime, KVCR News has your daily news rundown. Stories highlighted today include: 1. Carbon Health, in partnership with Color, will be administering the Pfizer and J&J COVID-19 vaccines at the San Bernardino Depot Metrolink Station every day this week until Saturday, June 19, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Everyone receiving the vaccine will get a free round trip Metrolink ticket. Appointments are not necessary, but encouraged. Visit myturn.ca.gov to make an appointment. 2. San Bernardino health officials echo CDC requirements, stating that fully-vaccinated individuals won't need face masks in most outdoor and indoor settings. 3. Ten California residents are $1.5 million richer via the vaccine jackpot awarded Tuesday. 4. Californians may be asked to conserve power amid the heat wave this week. 5. The University of California is reversing course and will require all students, staff, and faculty to be vaccinated against the coronavirus this fall

Monday through Thursday at lunchtime, KVCR News has your daily news rundown. Stories highlighted today include: Three Inland Empire women have pleaded guilty to federal charges accusing them of committing unemployment fraud. Aiden Leos, the 6-year-old killed in a road rage shooting, will be memorialized at the Orange County Zoo. On California's reopening day, Governor Newsom ushers in a new chapter. Stolen Army assault rifles keep showing up in California. The popular Pfeiffer Falls Trail in Big Sur is set to open Friday after a 13-year closure.

June 14 th was World Blood Donor Day, and there is a major blood shortage right now. This is due in large part to the coronavirus pandemic. KVCR's Lillian Vasquez connected with Dr. Frederick Axelrod, the CEO and Medical Director for Life Stream Blood Bank to find out more about the day and the current blood shortage. Potential donors can make a donation appointment online or by phone: lstream.org 1-800-TRY-GIVING 1-800-879-4484

Longtime Inland Empire journalist and KVCR news contributor Cassie MacDuff and KVCR's Rick Dulock review some of the big Inland Empire news stories from the past week: 1- Rep. Ken Calvert has agreed to stop blocking his critics on his social media accounts. 2- The only candidate for Riverside City College student body president is a registered sex offender. 3- The Temecula councilwoman who compared herself to Rosa Parks for refusing to wear a mask is defending her comments. 4- The Inland Empire has lost two longtime civic leaders. We remember them. THIS SEGMENT IS MADE POSSIBLE BY THE SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA NEWS GROUP, PUBLISHER OF THE PRESS-ENTERPRISE , SAN BERNARDINO SUN , INLAND VALLEY DAILY BULLETIN , AND OTHER SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA NEWSPAPERS.

Monday through Thursday at lunchtime, KVCR News has your daily news rundown. Stories highlighted today include: A statewide poll shows support for Governor Gavin Newsom and opposition to his recall is holding steady. It’s estimated there are 3,000 Riverside County residents confined to their homes, and Corona-based United Lab Services has signed a contract with the county to vaccinate them. The San Bernardino Public Library’s summer reading program kicks off June 7 with the return of regular service days and hours. Information at sbpl.org The Recording Academy updated its rules for the Album of the Year Grammy, giving more individuals the chance of winning the award. Knotts Berry Farm is commemorating its 100-year anniversary with a summer-long celebration after reopening to California residents.

The Voice on KVCR is a weekly discussion with the Black Voice News editorial team about important issues in the inland region. This week KVCR's Megan Jamerson spoke with reporter Cheetara Piry about about her profile of the city of San Bernardino's three newly elected Black council members who took on their roles in January. To read Piry's story, San Bernardino's Newly Elected Black Councilmembers at the 'Forefront' of a Reimagined City, click here .

Monday through Thursday at lunchtime, KVCR News has your daily news rundown. Stories highlighted today include: Controlled burns are planned today and Thursday around the Lake Perris State Recreation Area, where almost 400 acres of brush are slated to be eliminated. Riverside County Fire noted that the Jurupa Valley Lake Fire has been held to 115 acres and is 85% contained. The Riverside County Board of Supervisors approved a $277 million sports and entertainment venue that will seat about 12,000, slated to be built near Palm Desert. Schools try pep-rally tactics to get students vaccinated. CalFire has added six Firehawk helicopters to its fleet. Religious artifacts have been returned to Thailand 50 years overdue.

Monday through Thursday at lunchtime, KVCR News has your daily news rundown. Stories highlighted today include: A Jurupa Valley brush fire, which began Monday morning, holds at 105 acres and 10% contained. Governor Gavin Newsom wants to spend nearly $2 billion on wildfire mitigation and preparing for other natural disasters. Ontario International Airport is expecting passenger traffic at near pre-pandemic levels during the summer months. A massive new $1.73 billion concourse with 15 gates has opened at LAX and includes biometric boarding gates, wireless internet, and touchscreen kiosks. Postal workers plead guilty to California unemployment fraud. Two victims of a barbershop stabbing in Riverside are recovering in the wake of a shooting that left a former employee dead.

Memorial Day weekend officially kicks off the summer travel season, and KVCR’s Megan Jamerson reports Ontario International Airport is expecting passenger traffic at near pre-pandemic levels during the summer months. Airport officials credit a strong inland economy and growing population for the predicted summer travel rebound. According to a news release, between Memorial Day and Labor Day one-point-four million passengers are predicted to travel through Ontario Airport. Also, 75 percent of seats are expected to be filled on the airport’s more than 66 flights per day. Travelers will still need to keep wearing those masks at the airport and aboard aircrafts.

Longtime Inland Empire journalist and KVCR news contributor Cassie MacDuff and KVCR's Rick Dulock review some of the big Inland Empire news stories from the past week: 1. Two women who were Redlands PD officers are alleging gender discrimination. 2. The former Upland city manager will receive severance of about 10 months pay. 3. The city of Riverside has reached a $24m settlement over utility fees. 4. Remembering prominent Inland Empire attorney and philanthropist, Bruce Varner. T HIS SEGMENT IS MADE POSSIBLE BY THE SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA NEWS GROUP, PUBLISHER OF THE PRESS-ENTERPRISE , SAN BERNARDINO SUN , INLAND VALLEY DAILY BULLETIN , AND OTHER SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA NEWSPAPERS.

Monday through Thursday at lunchtime, KVCR News has your daily news rundown. Stories highlighted today include: Cal Fire is seeking the origin of two small fires that combined into a larger one that exploded across 300 acres in Moreno Valley. California home prices have hit a milestone, with April’s median price at $813,980. California readies to prevent blackouts, but some threats, including heat waves, remain. More California counties see COVID-19 case improvements and no counties are in the purple tier. California restaurants expect a rebound that will take years following the pandemic. A shooting targeting a party bus on a San Francisco Bay Area freeway kills 2 and wounds 5.

The Voice on KVCR is a weekly discussion with the Black Voice News editorial team about important issues in the inland region. This week KVCR's Megan Jamerson speaks with Phyllis Kimber Wilcox about the story of a local domestic violence organization that quickly pivoted during the pandemic to handle a spike in violence. To read Kimber Wilcox's full story, Pushing Through the Pandemic: How a Local Domestic Violence Agency Stayed True to Its Mission, click here.