Good morning, San Bernardino.

Bubbles, a two-year-old Pit Bull mix at the Devore Animal Shelter, loves the outdoors and gets playful when her belly is rubbed—she also enjoys walks and meet-and-greet sessions where adoptions include spay or neuter, microchipping, and most vaccines.

The Santa Ana River in San Bernardino County has been an important water source since Native American settlement 9,000+ years ago and was named by the Portola expedition in 1769; it supported local agriculture and the citrus industry.

Today the river flows through local cities, supports over 250 species, and offers a trail for biking, walking and running that begins at the County Hall of Records.

The CalKIDS program offers free, tax-free scholarships to help children save for college.

The state automatically enrolls newborns on or after July 1 and eligible low-income public school students identified by LCFF as of Oct. 6 — awarding up to $100 and $1,500 respectively.

The San Bernardino County Superintendent of Schools and the Department of Behavioral Health hosted The Wellness Conference from July 8-11 at the Disneyland Hotel in Anaheim, where nearly 1,000 educators, behavioral health experts and community leaders gathered to share strategies for improving school well-being. County leaders praised the event for offering a strong base for practical collaboration — helping schools build healthier learning environments.

San Bernardino County Children and Family Services hosted an event to honor 220 foster youth who graduated high school, with speeches from Board Supervisor Joe Baca, Jr. and CFS Director Jeany Glasgow + a resource fair that helped the graduates learn about their next steps.

San Bernardino County has partnered with the County Museum in Redlands and the Maria Merced Williams and John Rains House in Rancho Cucamonga to offer monthly marriage services; the next ceremonies are scheduled for Tuesday, Aug.

19 at the museum (10 a.m.–3 p.m.) and Thursday, Aug. 21 at the historic house (10 a.m.–2 p.m.). Visitors can enjoy discounted museum admission — $5 for adults and $4 for children 6-12 years old — while tours at the historic house are free with suggested donations.