Good morning, San Bernardino.

Over 100 foster, kinship and probation youth gathered at Children and Family Services’ 17th annual Sports Faire where they tried sports like soccer, boxing and pickleball while NFL running back Alexander Mattison encouraged mental health and goal-setting.

Caregivers also attended a training session to learn support strategies.

Earlier this month, San Bernardino County Animal Care staff stepped in at Devore Animal Shelter when a nursing dog (with 11 puppies) needed bottle feedings as her mother battled an infection.

They provided supplemental feedings twice daily while giving round-the-clock care to help all animals recover.

National Night Out returns to Ayala Park in Bloomington on Tuesday, Aug.

4 from 6 to 8 p.m. The event will feature live entertainment + family-friendly activities, games, and food vendors, along with a ribbon cutting to celebrate new picnic shelters and swings.

State Route 62 remains a vital corridor linking desert communities to Joshua Tree National Park and the Marine Corps base in Twentynine Palms.

Originally built as a two-lane road in the 1930s, it has expanded to 151 miles with a nine-mile scenic stretch recognized by Caltrans.

Residents have one last chance to join the San Bernardino County Library's Catch the Wave Summer Reading Program as it ends Saturday, Aug.

2 at local branches. Families can enjoy nearby fun events (magic shows, animal encounters, and comedy) and help reach a goal of 500,000 books read.

Heather Hill of Redlands shared striking photos that capture San Gorgonio Peak, also called Old Grayback, the highest peak in southern California.

Hikers starting from the Vivian Creek Trail at Forest Falls must secure a permit + Adventure Pass for parking at the Mentone ranger station.

This August, the San Bernardino County Office of Emergency Services launches the Behind the Ready campaign — highlighting the professionals who plan and coordinate community emergency preparedness.

Follow OES on social media for video spotlights and stories that introduce the dedicated individuals behind everyday readiness.

San Bernardino County Fire’s Type 3 Strike Team returned home Monday night after working 24-hour shifts at Inyo County’s Rock Fire, where they built containment lines to stop the blaze from spreading using five specialized wildland fire engines and a battalion chief.

Arrowhead Regional Medical Center received the American Heart Association’s Commitment to Quality award for excellence across three clinical guidelines programs (a recognition of its high care standards) on its Colton campus.

The award underscores the team’s focus on data-driven protocols and cross-disciplinary collaboration.

Sammy is a three-year-old shepherd mix with blue eyes and a playful heart who loves outdoor adventures and socializes well with other dogs.

Visit Devore Animal Shelter to adopt Sammy; qualifying adoptions include free spay and neuter, microchip, and vaccinations plus 30 days of pet insurance.