Good morning, San Bernardino.

Residents enjoy farmers markets such as Sunday Market Loma Linda and Downtown Redlands Saturday Morning Certified Farmer's Market, where fresh produce, artisan goods + prepared foods are available.

Markets run through May and June, giving local vendors and community members in nearby neighborhoods a place to connect.

Graduation ceremonies for the Class of 2026 are being held across Inland Empire schools and universities as families and community leaders come together to celebrate academic success and resilience.

Events range from high school ceremonies to larger commencements at local colleges + universities.

Valdez Educational Services dedicated its new headquarters on May 15 at a historic building that once served civil rights leader Bonnie Cherie Johnson + community leaders and family members joined the ceremony to celebrate its role in providing free tutoring and mentoring for local students.

The Salvation Army named the City its partner of the year at its annual red kettle kickoff for rapidly rehousing 171 families, with officials reporting 35,871 nights of shelter (a figure that underscores the program's impact).

City leaders will continue working with the nonprofit to support vulnerable residents.

Freshman athlete Gavin Bedolla at Grand Terrace High School earned Principal’s Honor Roll and JV Overall MVP recognition while excelling in baseball and basketball, balancing a 4.0 GPA and 11 years in sports.

He now looks forward to a move to varsity and a future at Ohio State University.