Michael Silverblatt, longtime KCRW ‘Bookworm’ host dies in LA home at 73 The program included interviews with the likes of Gore Vidal, Joan Didion, David Foster Wallace and Toni Morrison.

Michael Silverblatt, longtime KCRW ‘Bookworm’ host dies in LA home at 73 trib.al/eezMlt9

Prosecute Hieronymous? Almost every San Bernardino County judge was just too busy Judges seemed to be in short supply when it came to scheduling a hearing, writes Joe Blackstock.

Prosecute Hieronymous? Almost every San Bernardino County judge was just too busy trib.al/jhwmbQq

Trump says Board of Peace will unveil $5 billion in Gaza reconstruction pledges at inaugural meeting The pledges will be formally announced when board members gather in Washington on Thursday for their first meeting, he said.

Trump says Board of Peace will unveil $5 billion in Gaza reconstruction pledges at inaugural meeting trib.al/2kSZ5UM

NBA All-Star Game: Anthony Edwards, USA Stars top USA Stripes to cap new-look event The Timberwolves guard wins the MVP award while leading his squad past their fellow Americans, 47-21, in the final of the three-team tournament, the only chapter without a dramatic finish. Kawhi Le…

NBA All-Star Game: Anthony Edwards, USA Stars top USA Stripes to cap new-look event trib.al/RCWPy8j

Do student walkouts affect school district funding? California is one of six states that fund public schools based on how many students attend classes on an average day.

Do student walkouts affect school district funding? trib.al/xDgnK7o

Attempted robber chased from Montclair jewelry store, police say Police didn’t immediately know if the suspect stole anything from the store.

Attempted robber chased from Montclair jewelry store, police say trib.al/U3vwEs9

FBI: DNA recovered from glove found near Guthrie home that appears to match glove worn by suspect TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — The FBI says a glove containing DNA was found about two miles from Nancy Guthrie’s home and appears to match those worn by a masked person outside her front door in…

FBI: DNA recovered from glove found near Guthrie home that appears to match glove worn by suspect trib.al/fWr0f8Z

US military boards another oil tanker in Indian Ocean after tracking it from the Caribbean By BEN FINLEY WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. military forces boarded another sanctioned tanker in the Indian Ocean after tracking the vessel from the Caribbean Sea in an effort to target illicit oil …

US military boards another oil tanker in Indian Ocean after tracking it from the Caribbean trib.al/LqIHILn

Nuclear reactors at March base head for Utah in a first-of-its-kind airlift The modules were created by a nuclear startup in Hawthorne benefiting from President Trump’s energy agenda.

Nuclear reactors at March base head for Utah in a first-of-its-kind airlift trib.al/Nx9kx6O

No clear path to ending the partial government shutdown as lawmakers dig in over DHS oversight Congress is on recess until Feb. 23, and both sides appear dug into their positions.

No clear path to ending the partial government shutdown as lawmakers dig in over DHS oversight trib.al/GirZ7uJ

California cardrooms anticipate thousands of layoffs as gambling rules change Operators may be forced to drop blackjack and other table games due to new state rules that they say favor tribal casinos.

California cardrooms anticipate thousands of layoffs as gambling rules change trib.al/T3jQ4Jg

Tiny Montclair embraces urban-density housing near transit and mall Village at Montclair, with 350 units on 6 acres, is latest in wave of development. “We were probably one of the first to do anything outside of L.A.,” planner tells columnist David Alle…

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Could Inland Empire warehouses become ICE detention centers? Plans to do so locally would “only increase anxiety and fear,” an advocate for migrants warns.

Could Inland Empire warehouses become ICE detention centers? trib.al/dliTI0X

Where in Southern California does love and money mix best? We compared “best cities for singles” in Southern California to rankings minus the economic grades.

Does love and money mix well in Southern California? trib.al/MfLuYSF

Klatch Coffee releases an espresso in honor of Route 66 The espresso blend celebrates the centennial of the Mother Road, which runs through the Inland Empire.

Klatch Coffee releases an espresso in honor of Route 66 trib.al/RIRlrIq

New leg of Santa Ana River Trail opens, brings access from San Bernardino to Redlands With the new 3.8-mile section open, outdoor enthusiasts can now make their way from Waterman Avenue in San Bernardino to an area near California Street in Redlands.

New leg of Santa Ana River Trail opens, brings access from San Bernardino to Redlands trib.al/F2A95Q7

3 federal agents reported injured in attack during downtown LA demonstration An officer was hit in the head with a rock at the Friday protest, DHS said.

3 federal agents reported injured in attack during downtown LA demonstration trib.al/UZH4UjT

San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan wants to be the optimistic candidate for California governor Mahan, who recently visited L.A.’s Skid Row, has earned a reputation of bucking his party and Gov. Gavin Newsom. But he’s confident California will have a governor who can deliver resul…

San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan wants to be the optimistic candidate for California governor trib.al/L4ETzXj

San Bernardino’s Pacific High School opens new biomedical building It will train students interested in health careers in a state-of-the-art program with professional equipment.

San Bernardino’s Pacific High School opens new biomedical building trib.al/ysfa6gc

Canada rolls over Czechia as the NHL returns to the Olympics in a big way Eleven Team Canada players make the score sheet including Connor McDavid who dished out three assists.

Canada rolls over Czechia as the NHL returns to the Olympics in a big way trib.al/qAo60wD

Three Dog Night drove San Bernardino audience wild in 1969 Photos from that concert were used in an unexpected way. Meanwhile, one of the 4,000 fans robbed a gas station solely for ticket money, columnist David Allen writes.

Three Dog Night drove San Bernardino audience wild in 1969 trib.al/bisTm7I

9 months after shooting that left her son dead, Moreno Valley mother charged with manslaughter Teesha Lucas, 47, told investigators she felt threatened by her son, but surveillance footage showed he wasn’t armed, authorities said.

9 months after shooting that left her son dead, Moreno Valley mother charged with manslaughter trib.al/S6d41Wm

Malinin melts down, finishes 8th after disastrous free skate “I blew it,” Malinin said. “That’s honestly the first thing that came to my mind.”

Malinin melts down, finishes 8th after disastrous free skate trib.al/IYVBehR

Man gets 10 years for setting fire to historic Mission San Gabriel Arcángel The massive fire tore through the historic church in the early morning hours of July 11, 2020.

Man gets 10 years for setting fire to historic Mission San Gabriel Arcángel trib.al/hFUaVYb

Activist Corona mom, grieving hit-and-run death of son, keeps his story alive Kellie Montalvo and her husband Eddie try to make streets safer for bicyclists and pedestrians, even when it makes them cry and wears them out.

Activist Corona mom, grieving hit-and-run death of son, keeps his story alive trib.al/tfwvTBj

San Bernardino County restaurants shut down by health inspectors, Feb. 4-12 Two facilities were ordered to close, while one shut last week reopened.

San Bernardino County restaurants shut down by health inspectors, Feb. 4-12 trib.al/jaFDpuh

‘Black Renaissance’ exhibit draws inspiration from historical movements “The artwork is vibrant and expressive, spanning paintings, sculptures and mixed-media works that explore” many themes.

‘Black Renaissance’ exhibit draws inspiration from historical movements trib.al/YEZmLai

San Bernardino Symphony announces its 2026 season Like music? If so, take a look at the 97th season coming up for the San Bernardino Symphony Orchestra, with five performances in honor of America’s 250th birthday, including an emphasis on Am…

San Bernardino Symphony announces its 2026 season trib.al/lEFrzHY

Chloe Kim takes silver medal in Olympic halfpipe competition The Torrance star was denied in her bid to become the first Olympic snowboarder to win three straight gold medals.

Chloe Kim takes silver medal in Olympic halfpipe competition trib.al/3xjqpnB

Valentine’s Day: A look at dating apps and marriage rates What’s the median age for someone to get married? You might be surprised.

Valentine’s Day: A look at dating apps and marriage rates trib.al/N1rPigw