San Bernardino
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Thursday, April 23rd, 2026
Good morning, San Bernardino. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 23rd of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Feeding America Riverside | San Bernardino warned that CalFood funding may not be renewed for the coming year, a risk that could lower food bank funding from $60 million to $8 million and affect 6 million people monthly (with 1 in 5 households already facing food insecurity). CityNewsGroup
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Automakers and tech companies are merging to bring advanced electric and connected car features to Inland Empire drivers. The deals will update dealership services and may lower vehicle costs as they combine resources to accelerate innovation. CityNewsGroup
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Rialto Juneteenth Jam 2026 will take place at Ferguson Park on Friday, June 19 from 3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., offering live music, food trucks, sports, and cultural exhibits that honor Black history and community resilience — supported by the City of Rialto and local organizations. CityNewsGroup
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Local educators are hosting a workshop that guides children to build a mini greenhouse from a recycled plastic bottle, teaching plant care and recycling. The project covers cutting, filling with soil and planting seeds (emphasizing creativity and responsibility) and is held at a community center. CityNewsGroup
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Regional leaders highlighted an innovative PumpPod training device unveiled in Riverside that saves millions of gallons annually by recirculating water during firefighter training, offering a sustainable model for public safety in water-conscious San Bernardino County. They say the project, (announced on Feb. 3), could inspire similar local efforts. CityNewsGroup
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Fontana honored Fire Capt. Jim Grigoli for 29 years of service by awarding him a certificate as he prepares to retire; Nick Harkins is set to replace him. Fontana Herald News
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ After a remarkable heart transplant journey that inspired many, Nathaniel, a Kaiser patient since birth, remains a symbol of hope as Kaiser Permanente teams join the American Heart Association’s Inland Empire Heart and Stroke Walk on Saturday, April 25 at ONT Field in Ontario to promote heart health. Fontana Herald News
- ➤ Kaiser Permanente awarded approximately $2.75 million in community health grants to 32 nonprofits in Riverside County, including programs reaching San Bernardino, to boost access to quality health care, mental health, nutrition and housing for vulnerable populations in a 2025-2026 initiative. CityNewsGroup
- ➤ Loma Linda invites residents to join a new community garden initiative that provides shared spaces for growing local produce and learning sustainable practices. The program includes workshops on composting, irrigation (and seasonal planting) to support healthier lifestyles and foster community connection. CityNewsGroup
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Payton Orem, 17 years old and a senior at Grand Terrace High, impressed with her play at a recent softball game (4.3 GPA) while earning multiple awards and will continue playing in college while aiming for a pediatric surgery career. CityNewsGroup
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