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Overview: As students return to school in San Bernardino and Riverside counties, educators are addressing a disconnect b...
08/25/2026

Overview: As students return to school in San Bernardino and Riverside counties, educators are addressing a disconnect between high academic motivation and widespread anxiety regarding campus safety. To support families, the nonprofit Sandy Hook Promise released a guide focusing on emotional well-being and proactive communication. Experts recommend building relational safety through trusted adults and open […]
The post 75% of Teens Fear School Violence: Why Advocates Are Calling for a New Approach to Campus Safety appeared first on VOICE.

San Bernardino and Riverside county students are returning to classrooms where 75% of teens frequently worry about school gun violence despite high academic motivation. What strategy from the Sandy Hook Promise checklist will your family prioritize this year? ...

Overview: California recently enacted the AI Transparency Act, requiring large generative AI providers to implement dete...
08/25/2026

Overview: California recently enacted the AI Transparency Act, requiring large generative AI providers to implement detection tools and watermarking. This new regulation adds to a growing patchwork of global standards, including mandates from the European Union and New York. As platforms like Google and TikTok also begin automating labels, experts suggest businesses must proactively adopt […]
The post CA’s New AI Law Is Here—What Does It Mean for Local Advertisers? appeared first on VOICE.

Inland Empire businesses and regional ad agencies must now navigate new California AI transparency regulations alongside existing laws in New York and the European Union. Have you noticed AI-labeled content appearing in your social media feeds? , , ,....

Overview: Rep. Pete Aguilar toured the Bloomington Community Health Center during National Health Center Week to highlig...
08/25/2026

Overview: Rep. Pete Aguilar toured the Bloomington Community Health Center during National Health Center Week to highlight the vital role of local clinics in San Bernardino County. Operated by Community Health Systems, Inc., the center provides diverse medical services to low-income residents. During his visit, Aguilar warned that the essential Medi-Cal coverage used by most […]
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Rep. Pete Aguilar visited the Bloomington Community Health Center to highlight how Community Health Systems, Inc. provides primary care and Medi-Cal enrollment support to Inland Empire families. Have you used a community clinic for your healthcare? , , ...

Ellen Perrault As California continues to grapple with its housing shortage and searches for ways to address the crisis,...
08/25/2026

Ellen Perrault As California continues to grapple with its housing shortage and searches for ways to address the crisis, more and more cities and developers are looking beyond new construction to properties that already exist. This shift is evident across the state. For example, California’s Homekey+ program has allocated $968.4 million to 54 projects and […]
The post California Needs 2.5 Million More Homes: Will Existing Properties Help Close the Gap? appeared first on VOICE.

One in three California households lacks enough income for basic needs like food and healthcare. Cities are now repurposing vacant offices, medical buildings, and motels to help address the state's housing shortage. , , , , ...

Riverside County Supervisor Chad Bianco faced intense scrutiny after the Board of Supervisors implemented budget cuts an...
08/18/2026

Riverside County Supervisor Chad Bianco faced intense scrutiny after the Board of Supervisors implemented budget cuts and a hiring freeze despite the Sheriff Department ranking lowest in the state for solving violent and property crimes.
The post Keeping it Real: “The Sky is Falling! The Sky is Falling!” The Tale of Chadken Little appeared first on VOICE.

Riverside County supervisor Chad Bianco faced scrutiny after the Board of Supervisors imposed budget cuts and a hiring freeze. These measures aimed to address a shortfall of about $66M in projected reserves. Have you noticed changes in local public services? ...

Aryana Noroozi Riverside County Department of Child Support Services (DCSS) combined back-to-school essentials with a va...
08/18/2026

Aryana Noroozi Riverside County Department of Child Support Services (DCSS) combined back-to-school essentials with a variety of community resources for its Fourth Annual Family Support Resource Fair, all coinciding with Child Support Awareness Month. On August 8, families left the fair with free backpacks and school supplies, free haircuts, dental and vision screenings, and connections […]
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Families in Riverside received free backpacks, school supplies, and dental screenings at the Fourth Annual Family Support Resource Fair on August 8, 2026. Have you ever used the Riverside County Department of Child Support Services' Saturday hours? ...

A new report on the economic state of Black men and boys in the United States reveals significant systemic inequalities ...
08/11/2026

A new report on the economic state of Black men and boys in the United States reveals significant systemic inequalities in education, employment, and wealth accumulation despite historical efforts toward progress.
The post Keeping it Real: “See Me! I Am Not Invisible” Says the Invisible Man appeared first on VOICE.

Dr. Wes Bellamy reports that Black men face systemic barriers despite wealth, with 17% of Black fourth graders proficient in reading. How have you seen economic inequality affect your local community?

Overview: Representative Pete Aguilar recently visited healthcare facilities in Rialto and San Bernardino to highlight t...
08/11/2026

Overview: Representative Pete Aguilar recently visited healthcare facilities in Rialto and San Bernardino to highlight the impact of Republican funding cuts. These cuts to Medicaid and Medicare programs put the health coverage of nearly 50,000 Inland Empire residents at risk. Both centers provide essential services to vulnerable populations, including seniors and low-income families, who face […]
The post I.E. Health Facilities Impacted by Republican Healthcare Funding Cuts Get Visit from Rep. Pete Aguilar appeared first on VOICE.

Inland Empire residents at Neighborhood Healthcare Rialto and the InnovAge PACE Center in San Bernardino face risks to their care following Republican cuts to Medi-Cal and Medicare in the Big Ugly Bill. Have you seen how these changes affect your family? ....

Nyla Glover As the 2026–27 school year begins, Riverside Unified School District (RUSD)—ranked the 16th largest in Calif...
08/11/2026

Nyla Glover As the 2026–27 school year begins, Riverside Unified School District (RUSD)—ranked the 16th largest in California with over 38,000 students—will welcome youth back to school across 51 campuses starting Friday, Aug. 7 for seventh graders and Monday, Aug. 10 for all remaining grades. Opening-day festivities will take place at Highgrove Elementary School in […]
The post Riverside Unified Welcomes 38,000 Students Back to Campus and Launches 2026–2031 Strategic Plan appeared first on VOICE.

Riverside Unified starts the 2026-27 school year with 38,000 students returning to 51 campuses under a new strategic plan.

Alyssah Hall The Inland Empire Community Foundation held their 2026 Policy & Philanthropy Summit: “All Together” on Thu...
08/11/2026

Alyssah Hall The Inland Empire Community Foundation held their 2026 Policy & Philanthropy Summit: “All Together” on Thursday, Aug. 6, at the Riverside Convention Center. The IE’s “rapid growth” has strained infrastructure, increased the cost of housing and is expanding the risk of leaving communities behind. The IECF event aimed to discuss these challenges in […]
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Inland Empire residents met at the Riverside Convention Center on Thursday, Aug. 6, for the 2026 Policy & Philanthropy Summit to address rapid growth and rising housing costs. How has regional development changed your neighborhood? ...

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