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Dutch Bros. Coffee opened its first IE location in Yucaipa on Friday. KVCR's Jonathan Linden has the story.

Longtime Inland Empire journalist and KVCR news contributor Cassie MacDuff and KVCR's Jessica Greenwell review some of the big Inland Empire news stories from the past week: 1. Will Some of California's Multi-billion Dollar Surplus Benefit the IE? 2. A Discussion About A Rising IE Star in the House of Representatives. 3. An Update on Warehouses and Logistics in the Region. THIS SEGMENT IS MADE POSSIBLE BY THE SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA NEWS GROUP, PUBLISHER OF THE PRESS-ENTERPRISE , SAN BERNARDINO SUN

Hundreds of endangered frogs were re-introduced into the San Bernardino National Forest on July 8. KVCR’s Megan Jamerson has more on the project to save Southern California’s population of Mountain Yellow-Legged frogs. In video footage released by the San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance, a team of scientists can be seen squatting near a pool of water in the San Jacinto mountains. They are holding those plastic containers with purple lids that you store leftovers in. With the tops off, dozens of tiny

According to new information released by the Riverside University Health System, Riverside County COVID-19 hospitalizations are on the rise.

Congressman Mark Takano co-sponsored a bill this past February to establish the “Western Riverside County Refuge.” KVCR's Jonathan Linden spoke to the Congressman to find out more about the goal of the refuge and what areas it would include.

Monday through Thursday at lunchtime, KVCR News has your daily news rundown. Stories highlighted today include: Riverside’s Tamale Festival is back and will take place September 18 at White Park. Luis Angel Sanchez, a Riverside man who’s accused of fatally shooting a 23-year-old Jurupa Valley resident during an altercation in Riverside, is set for arraignment today. The number of acres burned in California is four times greater than last year- KVCR will air an hour-long special on California

The Voice on KVCR is a weekly discussion with the Black Voice News editorial team about important issues in the inland region. July is minority mental health month and Executive Editor Stephanie Williams talks to KVCR's Megan Jamerson about a collaboration between a Riverside non-profit and five local churches to offer mental health resources to the Black community. To read the article by Breanna Reeves, Inland Empire Black Churches Raise Mental Health Awareness with Resource Support, click here

Today on Inland Edition, Lillian Vasquez speaks with Kimberly Starrs, Vice President of External Affairs for Inland So Cal United Way. Kimberly shares information about the San Bernardino Rent Relief Partnership. San Bernardino County residents can connect to the Rent Relief Partnership in the following ways: In Fontana, search for “Housing Is Key” or visit housing.ca.gov For the city of San Bernardino, sbcityrent.com For others in San Bernardino County, visit sbcrentrelief.com If you need help

Monday through Thursday at lunchtime, KVCR News has your daily news rundown. Stories highlighted today include: The Riverside City Council held swearing in ceremonies for two reelected council members and one new member Tuesday night. Palm Springs officials have put out a call for candidates to apply to become the city’s next police chief and assistant city manager. State health officials are clarifying that all students and staff must wear masks in schools this fall and those who refuse and are

The eighth annual Tamale Fest is set to return this fall during Hispanic Heritage Month after the COVID-19 pandemic cancelled 2020 plans. Locals can feast on the steamed masa and meat filled corns husks on September 18 at Riverside's White Park. The event which will also feature entertainment and vendor booths, is organized by the Spanish Town Heritage Foundation. The proceeds will benefit their efforts to preserve and restore the Trujillo Adobe. The over 150-year-old adobe is considered the