Today on Inland Edition, KVCR's Lillian Vasquez speaks with Dr. April Summitt, Provost with La Sierra University. La Sierra University plans to reopen for in-person classes in Fall 2021 and Dr. Summitt shares the plans and precautions in place to make that happen safely. For more information about La Sierra University, visit lasierra.edu

What happens when an ambulance arrives at the nearest hospital and there's no room? Today on Inland Edition, KVCR's Lillian Vasquez speaks with Jason Sorrick, Public Information Officer and Spokesperson for American Medical Response, to learn about the challenges facing the companies and the people who transport patients in ambulances. For more information about American Medical Response, including employment opportunities, visit their website at www.amr.net

Today on Inland Edition, it's an hour-long education special. KVCR's Lillian Vasquez speaks with students and one parent from around the Inland Empire as they share how the pandemic and distance learning has affected their education experience. Dr. Keith Drieberg is a Licensed Neuropsychologist and Professor in Charge of Teacher Education at La Sierra University. He responds to the concerns, suggestions, and reflections of each student. To learn more about Dr. Keith Drieberg, visit lasierra.edu

Today on Inland Edition, Lillian Vasquez speaks with Michael Osur, Assistant Director for Riverside County Public Health. Michael is one of the key people working on COVID-19 vaccine distribution in Riverside County. He shares the latest important information. Also on the show, Lillian talks with Ryan Hagen, a reporter with Southern California News Group which includes The Sun. Ryan shares information about restaurants and the requirements connected to Stay at Home orders. For information about

Today on Inland Edition, Lillian Vasquez speaks with Jennifer O’Farrell, Executive Director of Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Inland Empire. Jennifer shares how the non-profit has been weathering the pandemic and how mentoring looks different now that in-person outings have halted. You can learn more about Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Inland Empire at https://www.iebigs.org/aboutus/

Today on Inland Edition, Lillian Vasquez speaks with Dr. Denise Woods, Assistant Vice Chancellor of Health Counselling and Wellness at UC Riverside. Dr. Woods talks about California COVID Notify, a smartphone app that notifies the user when they’ve been exposed to COVID-19. Presently, students and others connected to the University of California system are testing this technology. You can learn more about California COVID Notify at The following video provides a visual explanation of the

Today on Inland Edition, Lillian Vasquez talks with Ryan Shaw, Director of Water Resources for the Western Municipal Water District. Ryan shares some new ideas for STEM-focused water education. One component is the development of a new video game that teaches students as they work their way through the levels. The game should be available to implement into virtual and classroom learning in the spring. Also on the show is Ava DeGrave, a 13-year-old from Murrieta who recently had the chance to

On this Veterans Day in the midst of a pandemic, Lillian Vasquez speaks with two Inland Empire veterans. Frank Donahoe is a veteran of the U.S. Navy and a member of the Murrieta Rotary Club. He shares about a learning opportunity for 5 th graders in the community that is online this year. Also on the show, Lillian speaks with Lt. Colonel Gordon Fawcett, Retired, a Board Member of the Murrieta Veterans Memorial Foundation. He talks about the creation of war memorials in Murrieta. For more

Today on Inland Edition, because flu season has arrived and many health professionals are concerned about a double pandemic, Lillian Vasquez speaks with Dr. Karen Hansberger of the Inland Empire Health Plan. Dr. Hansberger discusses how to help protect our lungs and keep them healthy. For more information about IEHP, visit www.iehp.org

Today on Inland Edition, Lillian Vasquez has a conversation with Kimberly Starrs, Vice President of External Affairs for Inland SoCal United Way. Kimberly shares how Riverside County residents can apply for rent relief through United Lift. Also on the show, Lillian speaks with David Luff, the creator of Fright Farms- a drive-thru Halloween activity designed for safety and fun during the pandemic. Riverside County residents can find out about United Lift rental assistance online at UnitedLift.org