Good morning, San Bernardino.

San Bernardino County Children’s Network held a Children’s Memorial Flag-Raising Ceremony at the County Government Center on April 24 to honor children lost to abuse and neglect.

Officials stressed the need to strengthen families and community partnerships to prevent future tragedies.

Grand Terrace native Elysia Christina Fernandez was named the 2026 Woman of the Year for California’s 58th Assembly District on March 27 at Mission Inn Hotel (Riverside), honored for her leadership as Chamber President, business owner, and volunteer.

The Phi Upsilon Chapter is hosting its inaugural Golden Renaissance Scholarship Gala on Sunday, May 17 at 6:00 p.m. at the Mission Inn Hotel & Spa’s Grand Parisian Ballroom in Riverside to honor Black leaders (including former education administrators) and boost a program for Black male youth.

Old West Days will return tomorrow, May 2 at the San Bernardino County Museum in Redlands where families can enjoy interactive booths, live demos and food canning sessions that highlight local Old West history; admission is $10 for adults with discounts for military, seniors and students.

A historical review details how I-15 was rerouted using state highways 31 and 71 after controversy over the earlier U.S. 395 proposal, with final routes formalized in the 1970s to support growing regional needs in San Bernardino County.

The piece comes from a video series by the Assessor Recorder County Clerk's office.

Gary Mumaw of Rancho Cucamonga submitted stunning photos of the Pacific Crest Trail, which runs 2,650 miles from Mexico to Canada and crosses our scenic county + offers varied views for local hikers and equestrians today.

Valdez Educational Services will host a ribbon-cutting ceremony for its new headquarters at 115 S Waterman Avenue on Friday, May 15.

The event will feature speeches honoring civil rights advocate Bonnie Sheree Johnson as the center is set to offer tutoring & mentoring for students.

Transitional Assistance Department expanded its free Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program, serving 12,924 taxpayers and delivering over $25.3 million in refunds & credits through 11 in-person and mobile sites across the county.

Community partners helped extend the service to underserved residents.

County officials said that the Jan.

22 Point-in-Time Count recorded 3,718 homeless individuals (a 3.1 percent drop from last year, including 2,448 unsheltered and 1,270 sheltered) and credited expanded outreach, greater shelter capacity, and supportive housing investments for the improvement.

The Office of Homeless Services earned the Partnership Award on Wednesday, Apr.

22 in Rancho Cucamonga — recognizing its strong community partnerships and guidance through federal program changes. Officials said the honor underlined its commitment to supporting those in need.

The San Bernardino County Public Health Department and Riverside University Health System Public Health hosted the Inland Empire Perinatal Equity Provider Summit on April 16 at Crestmore Manor in Riverside to discuss ways to improve birth outcomes and advance health equity for Black and African American families.