Good morning, San Bernardino.

This summer, San Bernardino County Regional Parks—home to nine parks and one nature preserve—invites families to enjoy water attractions, boating and fishing around the Inland Empire.

The county's campaign also stresses water safety and affordable outdoor activities for residents.

County Fire Protection District hosted the annual FIRESCOPE board meeting at Lake Arrowhead Resort + Spa last week, where fire chiefs and officials from across California set emergency response policies to support swift mutual aid during wildfires and other crises.

San Bernardino County’s Community Emergency Response Team trains volunteers to assist first responders during emergencies and closely monitored the recent Summit Fire without being activated.

The program prepares members for roles like evacuation support and communications, and residents can learn more through upcoming training sessions.

Adult Protective Services offers free help to older adults and people with disabilities facing abuse, neglect or self-neglect by connecting them with community resources and emergency assistance.

Residents may call (877-565-2020) 24/7 for support.

The American Red Cross declared a blood shortage after a 25 percent drop in June and urges donors to give blood—especially platelets and O positive and B negative—for patients.

Drives include one in Hesperia today from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., with thank-you movie tickets offered through July 31.

Arrowhead Regional Medical Center in Colton expanded its surgical services to include TransCarotid Artery Revascularization, a minimally invasive procedure that lowers stroke risk, and recently introduced Ambient AI in its primary care clinics to streamline documentation (a step to enhance patient care), reflecting its commitment to advanced, local healthcare.

Six-year-old husky Sky is available for adoption at Devore Animal Shelter; she is well-behaved, enjoys walks, and loves company (free adoption qualifies with spay/neuter, microchip and vaccinations included).