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Miguel Gutierrez Jr./CalMattersPolling is looking favorable for Proposition 36…the statewide tough-on-crime ballot measure that would increase punishments for certain drug and theft crimes. The measure also offers some repeat drug offenders a choice, between treatment or incarceration. -
Illustration by Hokyoung Kim/CalMattersProp. 36 pledges to send more people convicted of drug possession to treatment instead of prison. Behavioral health directors say that’s easier said than done with workforce shortages across the state. -
National Weather ServiceIt’s going to be a windy weekend here in the Inland Empire and weather officials are warning the risk of fire is high. -
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. -
In California, it’s the state’s responsibility to protect people’s right to vote no matter the language they speak. To do that, it has voter assistance in ten languages, and several counties offer help in even more.
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An Inland Empire program with master's level professors is teaching parents how to maximize their infant or toddler's brain potential. Erin Brinker, Vice President of Development for the Making Hope Happen Foundation, and Emily Saunders the Program Coordinator, explain the Karnig Infant-Toddler Success Program.
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Lee Hsien Yang, the brother of Singapore's former prime minister, said he is a "political refugee" after the U.K. government granted him asylum from what he described as persecution at home. -
An NPR investigation has found that since 2022, Trump has repeatedly threatened to investigate, prosecute, jail or otherwise punish his political opponents, rivals and even private citizens. -
Lt. Cmdr. Lyndsay “Miley” Evans and Lt. Serena “Dug” Wileman were both 31 and from California, and recently served nine months on a tour in Yemen. -
The Neighborhood Assistance Corporation of America, which helps members get affordable mortgages, says its 3.7 million members must vote or risk losing membership — and the financial benefits. -
Ukraine is suffering from more than a Russian invasion. Births have plummeted. But many families with help from the government and doctors are trying to buck the trend and have a child in wartime. -
As Samantha Hodge-Williams waited on the operating table for emergency surgery, she felt alone and scared. Then the anesthesiologist appeared. -
Peru’s former President Alejandro Toledo was sentenced to 20 years and six months in prison in a case involving construction giant Odebrecht that became synonymous with corruption in Latin America. -
Marcelo Pérez continued to work as a peace activist despite threats. Advocates say he did not receive the government protection he needed.
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Nurses in Hemet picketed today to protest the closure of Hemet Global Medical Center’s maternity division. They say the closure will have a negative impact on women in the area. -
Stories highlighted for Oct 17, 2024. -
10/16 KVCR Midday News: CA Healthcare Worker Pay Bump, Menendez Bros Family Push for Release, & MoreStories highlighted for Oct 16, 2024. -
Stories highlighted for Oct 15, 2024.
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