Good morning, San Bernardino.

Youth from across the county will gather at Glen Helen Regional Park on Wednesday, June 17 for the Friday Night Live Summer Social.

The event begins with check-in and breakfast from 8-9 a.m. and includes learning activities, a keynote, lunch, ice treats and swim time and waterslides + drop-off options.

The San Bernardino County Library reopens its Wrightwood Branch on Monday, June 8, at 11 a.m. and launches the Catch the Wave Summer Reading Program, with California Joe performing for families on Wednesday, June 10 (at 6011 Pine St. in Wrightwood).

On Monday, June 1, volunteer groomers from PAWS at Main and partners groomed 21 shelter pets to prepare them for California Adopt‑a‑Pet Day at Big Bear and Devore Animal Shelters on Saturday, June 6 — residents can view available pets online.

Mitchell Caverns, a historic attraction in the Providence Mountains State Recreation Area along Essex Road 16 miles north of Interstate 40, was improved by silver miner Jack Mitchell and opened to visitors in 1934; the site, once sacred to Chemehuevi Indians, now attracts interest for its fossils, stalactites and stalagmites.

Stephanie L. Billings (Mentone) shared striking photos of Wigwam Village #7, a key historical landmark in San Bernardino County, inviting locals to appreciate a unique piece of the area’s past.

Silverado High School teacher Lydia Lane received the 2026 Guiding Light Award from the County Department of Behavioral Health for her leadership in mental health awareness through the Directing Change Film Contest.

County officials visited the school and provided students with certificates and resources, praising the approach to mental wellness.

The San Bernardino County Department of Behavioral Health appeared on Southern California Business Report — detailing available services, suicide prevention, and programs to help residents access care.

Department leaders urged community members to become Behavioral Health Champions to build stronger local support.

San Bernardino County Fire launched a new pre-hospital blood transfusion program in Hesperia yesterday to let paramedics give packed red blood cells to patients with severe hemorrhagic shock, partnering with LifeStream Blood Bank (a community resource) to maintain supplies for longer transport times.

Meet Zorro, a two-year-old shepherd mix who loves treats and a good belly rub.

Devore Animal Shelter hosts a pet meet-and-greet where qualifying adoptions include spay/neuter, a microchip + age-appropriate vaccinations.