Anew strategy to help homeless people struggling with mental illness and addiction has gotten thge thumbs up from California Governor Gavin Newsom. And he's putting Sacramento Mayor Darrell Steinberg in charge of it. Captial Public Radio's Sammy Caiola reports.

A low-pressure storm system is expected to reach the Inland Empire today ... bringing moderate to heavy showers as well as the potential for flash flooding and debris flows. More in this audio report from KVCR's Ken Vincent, with details below in a feature-length print story from City News Service. The inclement weather prompted Riverside County officials to issue a voluntary evacuation order late Tuesday for select areas near the recent Holy Fire burn area. The National Weather Service issued a

Southern California gets much of its water supply from Northern California - so what will happen if the "Big One" - a major earthquake - cuts that supply off? KVCR's Benjamin Purper finds out in this report. I’m touring a construction site near Western Municipal Water District’s headquarters in Riverside. The water district is expanding a facility called the Arlington Desalter, which could provide fresh water to customers in the event of a large earthquake. Craig Miller, General Manager of the

The South Coast Air Quality Management District is pursuing a one-half cent sales tax measure that would raise about $1.4 billion each year to pay for clean air projects. KVCR's Isel Cuapio reports.

Governor Gavin Mewsom will deliver his first State of the State address today (Tuesday). Meanwhile, Capital Public Radio's PoltiFact reporter Chris NIchols has been keeping an eye on Newsom's early progress on his campaign promises, and has the latest.

Grassroots groups are mobilizing across California and the nation this week to promote the "Green New Deal," a ten-year plan to fight climate change by weaning the country off of oil and gas. KVCR's Katie Trojano has more.

Californians can already access campaign finance records online for state and federal candidates. But those same records aren't as easy to find at the local level. As Capital Public Radio's Chris Nichols reports, a new bill would change that.

The California cement industry - including in the Inland Empire - could be forced to clean up its act. Capital Public Radio's Ezra David Romero reports.

Thousands of birds were discovered dead at the Salton Sea last month, raising new concerns about the lake's declining health. KVCR's Benjamin Purper has more in this feature report. I’m at the Sonny Bono National Wildlife Refuge at the southern end of the Salton Sea. There are hundreds, maybe thousands of birds here today, using the Salton Sea’s wetlands as one stop along the Pacific flyway for migratory birds. But just last month, this same refuge was the site of a gruesome bird die-off, where

An episode from Lake Arrowhead with Australian singer Jordie Lane, and comedian Ryan Singer.