Manny Sandoval

Inland Empire residents are encouraged to share crucial information with friends, family, and colleagues in Los Angeles who may be affected by the Palisades Fire (west of Los Angeles), the Eaton Fire (north of Pasadena), and the Hurst Fire (in the San Fernando Valley).

In a closed session held on January 8, 2025, the San Bernardino City Council convened to discuss the procedures for appointing the city's next manager, a role pivotal to restoring stability in a city beleaguered by frequent administrative changes.

Detectives from the Colton Police Department arrested a 28-year-old man from Corona on Jan. 2, 2025, for allegedly engaging in a sexual relationship with a minor under the age of 14. Albert Perez was taken into custody at his workplace in Fontana and booked at the West Valley Detention Center on charges of unlawful sexual intercourse and lewd acts with a minor, under California Penal Code sections PC 261.5 and PC 288(c)(1). As of Jan. 6, Perez remains in custody with bail set at $80,000.

A 23-year-old Fontana man was arrested early Thursday, Jan. 16th, after walking through downtown Rialto firing an AR-15 style rifle into the street, authorities said. Police officers apprehended Sebastian Munoz without incident just minutes after receiving multiple 911 calls about gunfire near the Uptown Downtown Bar-Nightclub, only two blocks from the

Upland police fatally shoot Steven Espinoza, 36, during an officer-involved incident on January 12, 2025.

After exactly one year in business, Aroma De Café, a beloved community coffee shop in downtown Colton , closed its doors for the final time on Jan. 18, 2025. Known for its inviting atmosphere, high-quality offerings, and a 4.6-star rating on Yelp and Google, the shop quickly became a local favorite following its January 2024 opening. However, escalating costs and “insufficient support” from city officials ultimately led to its closure.

The Southern California Black Chamber of Commerce brought vibrant energy to downtown San Bernardino on Monday Jan. 20th, with its 5th Annual MLK Day Parade and Extravaganza, a growing celebration of unity and equality. Held along W. Fourth Street and centered in the former Stater Bros. parking lot, the event drew hundreds of families and community members despite heavy winds.

Planned Parenthood of Orange and San Bernardino Counties (PPOSBC) executed a series of striking banner drops across major intersections in Orange and San Bernardino counties on Saturday, Jan. 18. The coordinated action sought to underscore the organization's unwavering commitment to reproductive rights, justice, and equality as the country prepares for President Donald Trump's inauguration.

Flights to Las Vegas and Phoenix, once hailed as convenient travel options for Inland Empire residents, have been missing from San Bernardino International Airport's (SBD) schedule for most of 2024, leaving the community wondering why.

The Colton Police Department is clarifying the circumstances surrounding the arrests of two Colton High School students after a firearm was discovered off campus, leading to one being booked into juvenile hall and the other released with a citation.