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09/06/2026

09.06.26

If you are a candidate running for council in the city of Banning and would like a video to introduce yourself and provide info on why you are running . Reach out to me and we can schedule something .

As of now , I have two possible scheduled videos next weekend .

The video is just an introduction to the community and why you are running. I aim for a minute or less and no questions. I link your website and profiles so people can reach out to you . I keep it simple , they aren’t endorsement videos and It’s also free . It’s a service I provide to the community of Banning .

Enjoy your weekend , beautiful weather today .

09/06/2026

09.06.26
Banning , CA

Meet Nathaniel Rodriguez who is currently running for Banning Council District 4.

Every local election year I provide exposure for candidates running , the intent is to use social media to link the community to their profiles and websites.

The video isn’t an interview , it’s 1-2 minutes introducing yourself to the community and why you are running.

https://www.rodriguez4banning.com/

Instagram- IG: Rodriguez4bng

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61588304575442&mibextid=wwXIfr

Disclaimer : this is not an endorsement

09/06/2026

09.06.26
Banning , CA

Meet Chris Castorena who is currently running for Banning Council District 5.

Every local election year I provide exposure for candidates running , the intent is to use social media to link the community to their profiles and websites.

The video isn’t an interview , it’s 1-2 minutes introducing yourself to the community and why you are running .

https://www.castorenaforbanning.com/

https://www.instagram.com/castorenaforbanning?stkn=eXdoMjZubnY0bTIz

Disclaimer : this is not an endorsement

09/06/2026

09.06.26
Banning , CA

Meet Marco Santana who is currently running for Banning Council District 4.

Every local election year I provide exposure for candidates running , the intent is to use social media to link the community to their profiles and websites.

The video isn’t an interview , it’s 1-2 minutes introducing yourself to the community and why you are running .

https://www.santanaforbanning.com

https://linktr.ee/santanaforbanning

Disclaimer : this is not an endorsement

09.03.26Redlands , CA Press release by CHP Fatal Auto vs Pedestrian I-10 to SR 210 on 09.02.26On September 2nd, 2026, at...
09/03/2026

09.03.26
Redlands , CA

Press release by CHP

Fatal Auto vs Pedestrian I-10 to SR 210 on 09.02.26

On September 2nd, 2026, at approximately 1123 hours, CHP San Bernardino Area was notified by CHP Dispatch of a pedestrian down within the right shoulder and dirt embankment, reported on Interstate 10 westbound, to the westbound State Route 210 within the city of Redlands and San Bernardino County.

Upon further investigation, CHP personnel responded to the scene and confirmed the individual was deceased.

It has been confirmed that this was a vehicle vs. pedestrian crash with fatal injuries.

Christian Gillespie (27) of Redlands was pronounced on scene by emergency personnel.

The vehicle and driver involved are still outstanding. If anyone with information regarding this crash is encouraged to contact Officer C. Rossi, ID 22906, at the San Bernardino California Highway Patrol Area Office. (909)383-4227.

09/01/2026

Per radio traffic , highway 243 opens at 8:00 pm . No restrictions .

Two engines will remain on scene .

Panorama IC

08.31.26Banning, CA Today, just roughly before 12:00 pm a traffic collision occurred off Highway 243 near Mt Edna . The...
08/31/2026

08.31.26
Banning, CA

Today, just roughly before 12:00 pm a traffic collision occurred off Highway 243 near Mt Edna . The collision resulted in the Panorama brush fire .

A full state response was dispatched for the fire , Highway 243 was closed in both directions by CHP .

A bystander who witnessed the accident climbed down the rocky terrain and pulled one occupant out of the vehicle . Firefighters on scene helped the bystander back up the hill. Paramedics evaluated the bystander and declined further treatment or transport .

A hoist rescue operation was conducted by CALFIRE Copter 605 for the one patient in the vehicle. The patient was hoisted using a stokes basket and was transferred over to a ground ambulance at the Banning Airport in moderate condition .

The forward progress of the fire was stopped around 2:30 pm and has consumed roughly 23 acres . The fire is 5% contained .

Highway 243 to remained closed for several hours .

Panorama Fire
Pictures and videos provided by followers of the page .

08.31.26Banning , CA Reported vegetation fire at 12:00pm off Highway 243 and Mt Edna . Unit on scene advised of a 20-25 ...
08/31/2026

08.31.26
Banning , CA

Reported vegetation fire at 12:00pm off Highway 243 and Mt Edna .

Unit on scene advised of a 20-25 acre fire with dangerous rate of spread and a hard closure to highway 243 .

I’m unable to chase and fully monitor radio traffic today . But I’ll try to update .

Follow CALFIRE and watchduty for up to date info .

Fire was named Edna , but now changing to panorama fire .

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Update : forward progress stopped at 2:30 pm

08.30.26Cabazon , CA I was reached out today regarding what appeared to be a search off Railroad Ave in Cabazon . The wi...
08/31/2026

08.30.26
Cabazon , CA

I was reached out today regarding what appeared to be a search off Railroad Ave in Cabazon . The witness described , several dig sites and what appeared to be a body wrapped in a sheet .

I reached out to RSO and this is what they had to say , At 3:44 p.m., deputies were dispatched to the area of Railroad Avenue and Main Street, Cabazon, regarding a report of a possible deceased subject in the area.  Upon arrival, deputies located a subject alongside the roadway who was pronounced deceased at the scene.  The Coroner’s Bureau was contacted and responded.  Deputies are currently on scene, and the investigation remains ongoing; no further information is available at this time.

08.28.26Banning , CA On August 4th The Riverside County District Attorney had submitted a California Public Request Act ...
08/28/2026

08.28.26
Banning , CA

On August 4th The Riverside County District Attorney had submitted a California Public Request Act for the Records Regarding Banning Electric Utility .

It was received by the City of Banning on August 17th and the City is Complying .

Attached is the request by Senior Investigator Elva Soriano , requesting records from January 2018 to present . The pictures are obtained thru the City of Banning’s website and are public record .

If you aren’t familiar with this issue, the city of Banning has faced a significant financial crisis centered on Banning Electric Utility involving large cash shortfalls . BEU’s unrestricted cash surplus fell roughly 30 million during 2018-2023.

A 2024 independent forensic investigation found no evidence of fraud or misconduct. It attributed the shortfall primarily to financial mismanagement, overspending on capital projects.

The Utility Director Thomas Miller was placed on leave in 2023 . He has a whistle blower lawsuit alleging illegal transfers and retaliation by the City .

The city manager at that time was Doug Schulze 2018-2025 , he is now the City Manager for National City .

Lincoln Bogart who was the Finance Director from 2022 - 2025 and was the official who identified the declining unrestricted cash now works for the City of Coachella .

The current city council was voted in to try to mitigate the inherited financial crisis the city is currently facing with many programs and jobs being cut for the 2026-2027 operating budget .

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