Good morning, San Bernardino.

The annual Clear the Shelters adoption event will be held at Moreno Valley Animal Shelter on 14041 Elsworth Street from August 19 to 22—10 a.m. to 5 p.m.—and on August 23—10 a.m. to 3 p.m.— and offers free adoption of dogs and cats with included spay/neuter surgery, vaccines, and HomeAgain Microchip. Pets needing surgery will be ready to go home the same afternoon.

Live Oak Canyon Farm has launched its Choose Your Cause, Cast Your Vote campaign to help five local nonprofits and mark 45 years of service in Yucaipa.

Voters can pick which group gets a share of a $10,000 cash and prize pool—each vote enters a drawing for VIP Pumpkin Patch tickets with voting open from August 1—September 14.

At a Policy and Philanthropy Summit held Aug.6—7 at the Riverside Convention Center, nearly 500 local leaders and advocates discussed how many Inland Empire renters pay over half their income on rent.

Assemblymembers Jackson and Garcia urged government and business to work together to expand affordable housing and stop poor practices by bad landlords.

About 200 guests gathered at VFW Post 6476 on August 3 to honor San Bernardino native Ray Gomez, who turned 100 after serving in World War II and working 20 years at Santa Fe Railroad.

Organized by his daughter Cynthia Martinez and grand-daughters Leslie Cruz and Michelle Thrash, the event celebrated his lifelong dedication to family, country, and community—marking a milestone in his life.

Crafton Hills College Respiratory Care Program earned the Distinguished RRT Credentialing Success Award from the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care after achieving a 93% three-year average—making it one of only about 16% of accredited programs in 2025.

The program graduates 20-30 students each year who later secure offers with local hospitals and healthcare centers and continuously update their curriculum to meet new industry standards.

The J.W. Vines Foundation is hosting a banquet today at 6:00 p.m. at Canyon Crest Country Club — honoring the graduating cohort of the 23rd annual Elma Vines Summer Health Academy — where college students who spent five weeks shadowing local doctors will share their experiences.