Stories highlighted for Jan 20, 2026.

Reps. Raul Ruiz and Norma Torres join demands over DHS detention policy

Monday through Friday, KVCR has your daily news rundown at lunchtime.

Former Press-Enterprise Columnist and longtime KVCR news contributor, Cassie MacDuff joins KVCR to review a few of the Inland Empire’s major news stories of the past week. The conversation can be heard on KVCR’s “Morning Edition” most Friday mornings at 6:45 and 8:45. Our segments with Cassie are also archived here for listening on demand.

BVN's Nyla Glover discusses the Kevin Epps murder trial, Loma Linda University Health Child Abuse programs, enhanced rights and protections for CA Workers in 2026, CA Senator Sabrina Cervantes appointed Chair of Senate Appropriations, and fighting back against Trump’s Attack on Childcare and Family Assistance Programs.

Riverside's City Council rejected $20 million in state housing funds, saying the plan was rushed and not the right solution to address the city’s homelessness crisis.

A conversation between host Maya Gwynn and Bing Turner, Co-founder of Heritage Farmers Market.

Stories highlighted for Jan 15, 2026.

The Riverside County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday authorized pay hikes for several administrative positions in the Sheriff’s Department. This comes months after lower-level employees were given cost-of-living adjustments.

Stories highlighted for Jan 14, 2026.