Good morning, San Bernardino.

Gary Mumaw from Rancho Cucamonga shared striking photos of Kelso Dunes, a 600-ft sand formation built by desert winds near the Mojave River sink.

Visitors can hike the three-mile trail + listen to the dunes’ low-pitched song on quiet days.

Regional Parks will host a ribbon-cutting and official bike ride for the new 3.8-mile Santa Ana River Trail Phase III on Thursday, Feb.

12 from 12-1 p.m. behind the California EDD Tax Division Building in San Bernardino, linking Waterman Avenue to California Street and expanding the local trail network.

Metrolink changed its schedule for the San Bernardino and Ventura County lines on Monday, Jan.

26. Eastbound trains on the San Bernardino line left two minutes earlier plus Ventura County service added flexible afternoon options to better align with Amtrak Pacific Surfliner.

San Bernardino County invites local residents to submit photos and short vertical videos of their favorite county destinations for potential feature in the County Update newsletter, website and social media.

Entries must meet detailed format guidelines regarding ownership, resolution, and content + include photographer or videographer credit.

Cheyenne, a therapy pony standing 37 inches tall, charmed local families at fall events and Christmas celebrations, including the Redlands Dog Jog and Christmas Blessings of Animals event.

Her owner (Dr. Bernadine Irwin, 909 289-5859) can schedule her for future community gatherings.

Hardy and Cheryl Brown, longtime local leaders in schools and politics + media innovators, are named grand marshals for the Black History Parade on Saturday, Feb.

7 at 9 a.m. The parade will follow Baseline from Mt. Vernon to California Street, ending at Arroyo High School.

Redlands High School Team Blue won San Bernardino County Mock Trial for the third time on Jan.

24 at Superior Court + the team now prepares for the California Mock Trial Finals March 20–22.

Residents in Joshua Tree will access free legal help and court services from the Mobile Defense Program on Feb.

11 from 12:30 to 4 p.m. at the Joshua Tree Community Center; the event offers record clearing assistance and other county resources.

NSAWMF will host the Jus Be Great Youth Mental Fitness Kickoff Event on Saturday, Jan.

31, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at San Manuel Stadium in San Bernardino, where athletes, parents & coaches join wellness zones, skill clinics and a community awards workshop.

Redlands Community Hospital has named veteran healthcare executive Adam Thunell as its new CEO today.

The board said his leadership (from his previous role at Community Memorial Healthcare) will boost the hospital's growth and enhance local care.

College students and car enthusiasts raised $5,000 on Dec.

20 at a Cars N’ Coffee Riverside event held at Cable Airport to support local driver Truly Adams in his Formula 4 career. The fundraiser drew over 200 people with 25 show cars, local vendors, helicopter tours + awards.

Gabriela Jacome Avendaño, a 17-year-old senior at Grand Terrace High School, was named Athlete of the Week on January 29, 2026 — she balances soccer, marching band, and a 3.7 GPA while planning to attend college and pursue a medical career.