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Raised in Loma Linda, California, Dean Pense is the Cherry Valley reporter for Times Media Service. Pense covers Cherry Valley news, including local government and politics, schools, public safety, development, elections and community life. Pense holds a master's degree in mass communication.

Stories by Dean Pense

17 stories

  1. September 2026

    3 stories: 3 explainers

  2. Fri

    Explainer · Election · Ontario

    Ontario Voters Face Mayor, Council Races and Measure H

    Ontario voters will choose a mayor, District 2 and 3 council members and decide whether to approve Measure H on Nov. 3, 2026.

  3. Thu

    Explainer · Election · Fontana

    Fontana Unified Board Races Draw Seven Candidates

  4. Fri

    Explainer · Election · California

    From Chino Valley School Board to Statewide Ballot: Sonja Shaw’s 2026 Bid

  5. August 2026

    5 stories: 5 explainers

  6. Tue

    Explainer · Crime and Justice · Inland Empire

    DOJ Finds Abuse Failures at California Women’s Prisons

    The DOJ found California's prison system failed to protect women from staff sexual misconduct at facilities in Chino and Chowchilla.

  7. Sat

    Explainer · Politics · California

    Whitmer credits Trump with securing F-15EX mission for Michigan’s Selfridge base

  8. Tue

    Explainer · Education · California

    What California’s SB 1133 could mean for school health lessons

  9. Fri

    Explainer · Environment · California

    Jackie the Big Bear bald eagle remains critically ill as anemia worsens at Ojai Raptor Center

    Ojai Raptor Center reported this week that California bald eagle Jackie's blood count fell to 13%, keeping her in critical condition.

  10. Sat

    Explainer · Arts and Entertainment · California

    Wrightwood Mountain Classic Car Show Returns Aug. 15

  11. July 2026

    9 stories: 6 explainers, 3 news stories

  12. Tue

    News: Education · San Bernardino, California

    CSU trustees appoint S. Terri Gomez as next president of Cal State San Bernardino

  13. Mon

    Explainer · Politics · California

    Why a planned In-N-Out in Culver City sparked a fight over drive-thrus and pollution

    Following a June vote, Culver City paused new drive-thrus for 10 months as residents protest a proposed In-N-Out Burger at Studio Village.

  14. Sat

    Explainer · Environment · California

    $10.5 million Moon Camp fundraiser clears way to protect Big Bear bald eagle habitat

  15. Thu

    Explainer · Food and Dining · Florida

    Burger King’s new manager role and Whopper guarantee, explained

  16. Sun

    Explainer · Education · California

    UC reopens the SAT and ACT question: what is changing, and what is not

    California students may need to take the SAT or ACT again as the University of California reconsiders its test-free undergraduate admissions.

  17. Fri

    News: Food and Dining · California

    Costco adds chicken strips to California food courts as new item appears at several warehouses

  18. Wed

    Explainer · Sports · California

    LA28 opens volunteer applications as Los Angeles marks two years to the 2028 Olympics

  19. Tue

    Explainer · Travel · United States

    New Mexico teams up with Chex Mix on Route 66 packaging and road-trip sweepstakes

    The New Mexico Tourism Department and Chex Mix are launching a Route 66 sweepstakes and special packaging from June 1 to August 31, 2026.

  20. Mon

    News: Crime and Justice · California

    Newport Beach police say 402 were arrested during Fourth of July celebrations