🌱 Patch AM: Who is Banning hosting in this week’s home football showdown?

Make time for The History Of Jack Rabbit Trail on the Banning Patch calendar

City Of Beaumont Celebrates $4.5M In Upgrades At 20-Acre Sports Park

The city held a ribbon-cutting to celebrate the latest improvements.

🌱 Patch AM: How dangerous will this week’s extreme heat be near Banning?

And check out The History Of Jack Rabbit Trail on the Banning Patch calendar

🌱 Patch AM: The Redlands East Valley Wildcats vs. the Banning... and 12 more events

And check out The History Of Jack Rabbit Trail on the Banning Patch calendar

🌱 Patch AM: The Redlands East Valley Wildcats vs. the Banning... and 12 more events

Happening soon: The History Of Jack Rabbit Trail on the Banning Patch calendar

🌱 Patch AM: How Banning’s quarterback delivered a record-shattering win over Carter

Coming up on the Banning Patch calendar: The History Of Jack Rabbit Trail

5 Things To Do Around Banning, Beaumont And Cherry Valley This Labor Day Weekend

Lavender lights, apple picking, poolside nightlife and two local museums offer many ways to spend the long holiday weekend in the Pass Area.

🌱 Patch AM: What 100% containment really means for the Banning-area Panarama Fire

You won’t want to miss Joshua Tree Philosophy Symposium Friday Sept. 4th at 6:00 P.M. at Beatnik Lounge on the Banning Patch calendar

🌱 Patch AM: Earthquake Shakes Inland Empire Awake Wednesday: Did You Feel It?

Make time for Joshua Tree Philosophy Symposium Friday Sept. 4th at 6:00 P.M. at Beatnik Lounge on the Banning Patch calendar

Real Eagles Of Big Bear: Only Shadow Knows Whether He'll Stay Or Go

Big Bear's famous bald eagle, Shadow, has a new fan these days: an adult from the Prado Wetlands. But will he invite her to his nest?

Beaumont To Hold Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony Sept. 2 For Sports Park After Upgrades

The city will be giving away free lemonade to the first 50 visitors who attend the event.

Officials Seeking Applications For Beaumont Youth Council Ahead Of Aug. 25 Deadline

Students who become a member will serve as an advisory board to the Beaumont City Council, share their ideas, and help the local youth.

Hundreds Cruise To IE Library's First Read, Write & Cruise Car Show

To honor the 100th birthday of Route 66, and some incredibly cool cars, this Inland Empire library hosted an event locals hope they repeat.

Beaumont Commits More Than $250K To Revitalize Downtown Businesses

Four businesses and two commercial properties received more than $211,000 in city assistance during 2026.

'They Were Inseparable:' IE Teens, Best Friends, Killed In Weekend Crash

Maddy and Izzy were the best of friends and had just started their senior year in high school when a horrific crash took their lives.

Shadow, Big Bear Bald Eagle, Has A New Companion In KD-1: Here's What We Know

Shadow, left behind in Big Bear after the death of his mate, Jackie, has been seen with KD-1, a bald eagle from the Prado Wetlands.

Beloved SoCal Bald Eagle Dies, Sending Fans Worldwide Into Mourning

Despite receiving round-the-clock monitoring, her condition progressively deteriorated over the past several days.

Veterinary Team Expresses Concern About World-Famous Big Bear Bald Eagle

"Today's bloodwork brought some difficult news," the Ojai Raptor Center shared Monday.

5 Things To Do This Weekend Around Beaumont, Banning: Swim, Shop, Play

It's the first weekend in August! and it will be hot across the Pass Area. Here are some ideas for staying cool and having fun this weekend.

Crews Install Safety Upgrades Near Sundance Elementary School In Beaumont

The project is intended to improve safety for students and families who walk to school, the city said.

Beloved Big Bear Bald Eagle Continues Fighting For Her Life Following Weekend Setback

A veterinary team is still working to determine the underlying cause of Jackie's illness.

Plans In Place For 2026 National Night Out In Beaumont, CA

The 2026 National Night Out will be celebrated on July 30.

11th-Hour $5.5M Donation Saves Big Bear Eagle Habitat From Development

With one week before the deadline and many millions left to raise to save this land from development, Greg and Anna Brockman saved the day.

Big Bear Bald Eagle Healing At Raptor Center, Receives Transfusion From 'Spirit'

A team of expert veterinarians is working on the medical mystery of Southern California's Bald Eagle mom, Jackie.

UCR's Historic Archiving Project Receives $350K In Funding Thanks To Endowment Grant

The Early California Project 2.0 will document 20,000 residents from the 1760s to the 1850s. Here's why that matters today.

Injured Bald Eagle Found In Big Bear Is 'Likely' Area's Beloved Jackie

Speculation has mounted online that the rescued bird is Jackie, the bald eagle whose nest, perched above Big Bear Lake, is monitored 24/7.

Beloved Big Bear Teen Mourned After Fatal Fall From Dam Bridge

Though their beloved daughter Bella died this week in a tragic fall, her family wishes to make her fondest wish a reality.

Classic Cars, Coffee And Family Fun Roll Into Banning This Week

The Banning Chamber of Commerce’s Cars & Coffee event will feature classic, custom and specialty vehicles, vendors, raffles and more.

IE Man Shot By Police After Allegedly Waving Replica Handgun

Investigators discovered that the weapon was a replica revolver after the shooting happened.

Fledgling Big Bear Bald Eagle Pushed From The Nest: What's Next For Sandy And Luna?

This weekend, Sandy accidentally fledged from the nest after being knocked from her perch by her brother Luna. What's next for the siblings?

Native American Land Conservancy Coordinates Visits to Sacred Sites For Pass Area Students

The Native American Land Conservancy's "Native Youth Ambassador Program" focuses on turning adolescents into "ambassadors."

UFO Clouds Visible Across Inland Empire: More Pics Of These Meteorological Marvels

While traveling from Banning to San Bernardino, a local photographer snapped this amazing lenticular cloud formation. It just gets better.

Firefighters Host Hands-On Training Camp For RivCo Kids

The camp is slated for June 22 through 26 at various locations in Riverside.

BVOV Presents 3rd Annual Juneteenth Celebration In Hemet June 19

The event is the first of two Juneteenth celebrations BVOV is presenting in the San Jacinto Valley.

Team Rubicon Working To Clear Hundreds Of Dead Trees From Big Bear Wildfire Burn Scars

Team Rubicon volunteers are set to remove dozens of dead trees and vegetation to help mitigate wildfire risk on Big Bear.

Earthquake Rattles Inland Empire Tuesday Morning: Did You Feel It?

The earthquake was reported just after 10:45 a.m. Did you feel it?

Beaumont To Host 'Red, White and BOOM' Fireworks Show July 4

The fireworks will be set off on a city-owned property south of Mt. View Middle School.

Public Meeting To Be Held June 6 On Proposed Rehab Of Historic RivCo Home

The house was constructed in 1862, over a quarter century before the county was formed.

Annual Juneteenth Celebration Returns To Moreno Valley

Organizers are currently looking for vendors and informational booths.

CA State Parks Approves Beaumont's Next Phase Of Stewart Park

See why the Stewart Park revitalization project is a significant milestone for Beaumont.

Sidestepping holiday havoc (yes, it's possible)

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How to Pay for Energy Storage & Have Power During Outages

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What Oil & Gas Companies Don’t Want You to Know About Solar

Experts debunk 9 utility-fueled myths so you can make an informed decision about solar energy for your home.