Riverside County partners gave the one millionth COVID-19 vaccination dose at a clinic in Beaumont Wednesday. KVCR’s Megan Jamerson reports. The milestone dose was given to 65-year-old retired nurse Shirley Ann Gruenke of Cherry Valley. “It was a surprise, but I sure thank you all,” said Gruenke, in a news release. “You know, I went back and forth saying I was not going to get the shot, but when I got COVID in December and I felt sick, I said I’m ready for it. I’m getting my shot.” Riverside

Monday through Thursday at lunchtime, KVCR News has your daily news rundown. Stories highlighted today include: The Riverside University Health System has a system in place that they say improves patients’ experience and treating colon cancer. A new police chief has been appointed to lead the Corona Police Department.

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 her report Coronavirus Pandemic Past Due Utility Bills' Crisis Continues for California Households .

March is Colon Cancer Awareness Month, and the Riverside University Health System has a system in place that they say improves patients’ experience screening and treating colon cancer. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, colon cancer is the third most common cancer diagnosed in both men and women, excluding skin cancers. It’s also the third leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the United States. “Colon cancer with the screening programs has the potential to be a

Today on Inland Edition, Lillian Vasquez speaks with Evita Tapia-Gonzalez, Director of Communications for Corona-Norco Unified School District. Evita talks about reopening schools safely and the unique, fun video one of the District’s schools shared with parents and students to educate them about safety measures when they return. For more information about the Corona-Norco Unified School District, visit cnusd.k12.ca.us You can view the creative, flight-themed video here www.youtube.com/watch?v

Monday through Thursday at lunchtime, KVCR News has your daily news rundown. Stories highlighted today include: Riverside County health officials say the latest COVID-19 numbers are looking good and on track to put the county in the orange re-opening tier, but there are concerns about a fourth wave. Cal State San Bernardino received recognition for several of its graduate programs in U.S. News and World Report’s latest school rankings. Riverside City Hall reopens to the public today for limited

Cal State San Bernardino received recognition for several of its graduate programs in U.S. News and World Report’s latest school rankings. Under the 2022 edition of Best Graduate Schools, its public affairs, public health and part-time MBA graduate programs were listed. “We are deeply honored to be named by U.S. News & World Report among the best graduate programs in the country,” said CSUSB President Tomás Morales in a news release. “This recognition underscores the hard work and commitment

Caltrans would like to extend the Brightline West high-speed rail project from Apple Valley to Rancho Cucamonga. The proposed project called the Cajon Pass Segment would add 50 miles of track along the I-15 corridor, ending with a station near the Rancho Cucamonga Metrolink train station. Inland News Today reports that the privately funded rail project would first connect Apple Valley to Las Vegas over 170 miles of track. The public can provide feedback on the Cajon Pass Segment before April

U.C. Riverside’s Center for Social Innovation is hosting an Inland Empire Policy Summit this week with a focus on building a more equitable future during COVID-19 pandemic recovery efforts. While this is the third policy summit the center has hosted, Director Karthick Ramakrishnan says this time it’s different. “Because we are cognizant that we have been in a pandemic for more than a year, and as we think ahead to recovery, that we’re going to build back differently and build back better, if you

California Assembly Member and Majority Leader, Eloise Gomez-Reyes organized a candlelight vigil on Friday evening with the City of San Bernardino to honor those lost to the pandemic this past year. KVCR's Rick Dulock has more.