CSUSB Trades Workers Strike Feb. 17 After CSU Denies Contract Pay Steps
Maintenance workers represented by Teamsters Local 2010 will picket after CSU leadership approved executive raises but denied negotiated pay increases.
Two Siblings Killed in Fiery Head-On Crash in California
Nursing Student Survives Freak Freeway Accident
Lifestyle
San Bernardino County Sheriff's Sergeant and Union President Dies of Cancer
Sgt. Grant Ward, who led the Sheriff's Employees' Benefits Association, passed away after a long battle with the disease.

Michelle's Place Announces 2026 Educational Scholarships
Applications Open January 15 through March 15, 2026
Metrolink Offers Free Rides on Transit Equity Day
Annual event commemorates Rosa Parks' civil rights legacy with free public transportation across Southern California.
Health
Nursing Student Survives Pole Impalement in Freak Accident
Janina Akporavbare faces long road to recovery after pole flew into her car on California freeway.

San Bernardino County Confirms First Measles Case of 2026
Unvaccinated youth visiting from another state tests positive for the highly contagious disease.
San Bernardino County Confirms Year's First Measles Case
Possible exposure occurred at local Walmart, officials warn residents to check vaccination status.
Crime
Leader of Hemet-based religious group accused of striking congregant with microphone
Woman testifies at hearing in double-murder case against group's leaders

Cult-Like Church Leader Accused of Murder Claimed God Spoke Through Her
Kelli Byrd testified that Shelley Bailey 'Kat' Martin, who led a religious group in California, said she had the 'gift of prophecy' and referred to herself as 'Prophetess Kathryn'.
Rialto, San Bernardino Police Receive $2 Million in Grants for Surveillance Upgrades
The funds will be used to install new security cameras and expand real-time crime monitoring programs.
Sports
San Bernardino Valley College Freshman Liggins Shines on Defense and Clutch Shooting
Liggins has earned extended playing time with his defensive intensity and timely scoring for the Wolverines

Arizona's Brayden Burries named AP Men's Basketball Player of the Week
Freshman guard led top-ranked Wildcats to wins over BYU and Arizona State
Four Inland Girls Water Polo Teams Earn Top Playoff Seeds
Bonita, Murrieta Valley, Valley View, and San Bernardino earn top-four seeds in their respective divisions.
Politics
Trump Posts Racist Video Depicting Obamas as Apes Amid Voting Rights Threats
Experts warn video is part of broader pattern to discredit voters and justify restrictive voting laws

U.S. Citizens Testify to Violent Encounters with Border Patrol
Congressional hearing highlights lack of accountability for federal immigration agent misconduct
San Bernardino Man Testifies About Immigration Agents Shooting at His Truck
Martin Rascon recounts incident where federal agents opened fire on his vehicle, raising concerns over immigration enforcement tactics