# City Life: Inland Empire

Updated Fri Nov 6, 2:11 PM Pacific. Most important first.

- [Riverside Council, School Board Races Tighten as Count Continues](/inland-empire/stories/94871def39.md) [developing]: About 455,000 mail ballots remain uncounted countywide, with results not expected to be certified until December. (Raincross Gazette, 2026-11-04 19:15 PST)
- [Jackson House given new county mental health crisis treatment contract](/inland-empire/stories/954365d77a.md): The Riverside County Board of Supervisors awarded Jackson House a new crisis residential treatment contract. (Valley News (Temecula Valley), 2026-11-05 15:11 PST)
- [Lake Elsinore approves agreement for additional TUMF funding for I‑15/SR-74 interchange](/inland-empire/stories/3d7a0e3c0d.md): The Lake Elsinore City Council approved an amendment to the Transportation Uniform Mitigation Fee agreement for improvements to the interchange at Interstate 15 and State Route 74. (Valley News (Temecula Valley), 2026-11-05 15:13 PST)
- [Indio mission expects to hand out up to 3,000 food boxes](/inland-empire/stories/1bba6d0baa.md): Coachella Valley Rescue Mission in Indio said it expects to distribute up to 3,000 food boxes ahead of Thanksgiving and currently serves about 1,000 meals a day. (KESQ News Channel 3, 2026-11-06 08:15 PST)
- [San Antonio Regional Hospital Reunites NICU Families and Caregivers as Medi-Cal Cuts Loom](/inland-empire/stories/a9011ae75f.md): Families dressed as their favorite halloween frights and filmic characters returned to Upland’s San Antonio... (Inland Empire Community News, 2026-11-05 18:48 PST)
- [Free skin cancer screenings offered in Palm Springs Friday](/inland-empire/stories/5d0acdf956.md): A mobile clinic will offer free full-body skin cancer screenings Friday from 10 a.m. to noon at the Mizell Center in Palm Springs, first come, first served. (KESQ News Channel 3, 2026-11-06 10:00 PST)
- [San Bernardino hospital seeks help identifying mystery patient](/inland-empire/stories/28e3275134.md): Health officials are asking the public for help identifying a man who was brought to a San Bernardino hospital nearly a week ago. (KTLA 5, 2026-11-03 09:53 PST)
- [Palm Springs opens 22-court pickleball complex at Mesquite Park](/inland-empire/stories/11b1f6a046.md): A 22-court pickleball complex at Mesquite Park in Palm Springs has finished construction, with a $5 million investment, and includes shaded areas, seating and lighting. (KESQ News Channel 3, 2026-11-06 08:04 PST)
- [Palm Springs Pride festival opens 2026 edition](/inland-empire/stories/312fa21537.md): The annual Palm Springs Pride festival opened its 2026 edition, drawing thousands of visitors, according to KUNA. (KESQ News Channel 3, 2026-11-06 10:10 PST)
- [Eight 20-foot alebrijes from Oaxaca on display across Riverside](/inland-empire/stories/c168c12c84.md): Eight 20-foot alebrije sculptures from Oaxaca will stand at five Riverside sites, including The Cheech and Riverside City College, until early January. (Raincross Gazette, 2026-11-06 11:30 PST)
- [Fontana Coalition Links ‘Third Spaces’ and Tree Equity to Health and Quality of Life](/inland-empire/stories/761615ecad.md): A shaded place to walk, an affordable activity and a welcoming place to gather can... (Inland Empire Community News, 2026-11-02 12:25 PST)
- [Riverside Students Turn Clay Into Meals at Annual Empty Bowls](/inland-empire/stories/a34dee4759.md): Students from five RUSD high schools offered handmade bowls and warm meals at the Riverside Art Museum, with proceeds going to Overflow Farms. (Raincross Gazette, 2026-11-06 04:59 PST)
- [New Community Orchestra Makes Its Debut Saturday at La Sierra University](/inland-empire/stories/d2e57d6b6a.md): The Symphony of Riverside's free inaugural concert brings together students, educators and longtime musicians for a program anchored by Brahms' Symphony No. 2. (Raincross Gazette, 2026-11-05 11:15 PST)
- [Cosmé Cordova and the Long Road to Division 9](/inland-empire/stories/bf74e9c500.md): The gallery owner is credited with helping grow Riverside’s art culture, a love he traces to his mother and grandmother in Mexico. (Raincross Gazette, 2026-11-05 05:00 PST)
- [The Baker’s Drive Thru You Remember: Familiar Recipes Through the Eyes of Two Longtime Employees](/inland-empire/stories/405aed1f2d.md): After 40 years at Baker’s Drive Thru, Tina Cardoza still sometimes finishes a day working... (Inland Empire Community News, 2026-11-05 18:18 PST)
- [November ArtsWalk Brings Sherman Indian to Lemon Street and Local Band Kodiak to the Rooftop](/inland-empire/stories/f53c615da3.md): A Sherman Indian student showcase, live music on the rooftop and a Tijuana-Tehran painting show headline Thursday's ArtsWalk Downtown. (Raincross Gazette, 2026-11-04 05:00 PST)
- [Golf Tournament Raises Funds to Empower Young Women in Inland Empire](/inland-empire/stories/a0991d77d7.md): Proceeds will support the Empowering Young Women Conference, which builds leadership skills for the region's young women (Raincross Gazette, 2026-11-03 13:15 PST)