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.

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KVCR's Anthony Victoria takes a look at some of the bills introduced by Inland Empire Latino lawmakers — Democrats and Republicans — and what they were able to get across the finish line.

A bill to separate the offices is now on the Governor’s desk.

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Coachella permanently banned large-scale data centers after community members pointed to concerns over water, energy and other environmental impacts. The move comes as other California cities weigh bans and other restrictions on data centers.

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.

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