Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 13th of August.
Good morning, San Bernardino.
San Bernardino is now offering sensory stations at city events, providing calm spaces for visitors overwhelmed by bright lights and loud music.
The stations include soft lighting, comfortable seating and noise-canceling headphones+making events more inclusive for all attendees.
San Bernardino Community College District marked its 100-year milestone by offering affordable education to local students.
Last March, the city declared Valley College Day - district leaders also launched a survey to plan upgrades for classrooms, labs and career-training spaces.
On July 30, first-year medical students marked the White Coat Ceremony at Loma Linda University Church from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., beginning their path in medicine with a promise of hard work and compassionate care.
Fontana Unified School District opened Oak Grove Preparatory Academy on Aug.
4 to offer expanded career and academic pathways on a new indoor campus. The academy welcomes students from grade six to nine and will add a grade each year to support career technical education and college courses (including cybersecurity).
The City Council approved plans for the new McDonald’s on Aug.
5 at Baseline Street and Sierra Way after months of public debate over transit and community health, and the project now has the permits to proceed + it will be built on a 0.74-acre site consolidated from six parcels.
Residents at the former All Star Lodge on N.
G St faced uncertainty when notices warned of a steep rent hike until county officials acquired the property to secure the supportive housing community. Officials plan to work with community partners over 18 months to enhance services and safety for residents.
Loma Linda University Health will host its first annual Evening of Discovery on Aug.
30 from 5:30 to 8 p.m. at the Wong Kerlee International Conference Center, where community members can join interactive tours of research labs to see how new treatments are developed.
The Fontana Planning Commission postponed its decision on an eight-unit condominium project at 8202 Wheeler Avenue and will continue the public hearing to Tuesday, Aug.
18 for further research. The project includes three- and four-bedroom units, open space, and additional parking on a 0.43-acre lot+features a Spanish-style design.
15-year-old Nathalia Flores is doing great in cheerleading, soccer, and ASB while keeping a 4.25 GPA.
The 10th grader earns All-American honors and credits teamwork + help from her mom with her dream to attend Harvard Law School.
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