Good morning, San Bernardino.

San Bernardino County Children and Family Services' Parent Partners share their own stories to guide families through challenges & build hope in the community.

Parent Partner Kristy Barton said the program shows that past hardships do not define future opportunities.

County officials purchased the former All Star Lodge (now a supportive housing community) at 450 N.

G St. to secure safe homes for vulnerable residents, including older adults fearful of rent hikes. Officials plan to work with community partners over the next 18 months to create a healthier living environment.

Colton Crossing was built in 1883 amid a frog war dispute between Southern Pacific and California Southern; lawman Virgil Earp & county officials enforced a court order so the first train arrived on Sept.

13 to the cheers of local citizens.

San Bernardino County will host the 2026 State of the County event on Oct.

8 at the Ontario Convention Center in Ontario to celebrate economic success and Route 66 history (tickets cost $50). Over 1,300 leaders will join the event to honor local achievements and view future opportunities.

San Bernardino County Library has expanded its online tutoring offerings by adding Homework CA with Tutor.com to its existing Brainfuse HelpNow service.

Cardholders now can access live one-to-one academic support 24/7 (in English and Spanish) from home at no cost.

On July 24, San Bernardino County celebrated 169 participants in its SPARK Youth Employment Program through a closing ceremony that honored their work experience across 30 county departments and featured awards for leadership and teamwork — county leaders urged participants to continue pursuing local public service careers.

Kresge CEO Rip Rapson urged San Bernardino leaders to invest in connected community spaces beyond individual projects like the new McDonald’s at the IECF Policy + Philanthropy Summit, and he pointed to the 50-acre former mall site downtown as a chance to strengthen daily life.

Emergency Services is featuring local emergency management team members in its Behind the Ready campaign to show how the county plans for disasters.

Analyst Teddy Bierman manages critical supply coordination + assistant director Anjila Lebsock stresses that preparedness before storms keeps the community ready.

Daisy, a two-year-old American bulldog with a sweet, shy and goofy personality, is available for adoption at local shelters.

Qualifying adopters benefit from free adoption including spay, vaccinations plus 30 days of pet insurance from MetLife.

Hikers on the Sky High Trail in Angelus Oaks can enjoy a 3.7-mile journey featuring views of landmarks like the historic 1952 C-47 wreckage; Heather Hill of Redlands shared photos of the trail, which starts near Mine Shaft Saddle and requires an Adventure Pass plus a free wilderness permit.