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Thursday, August 21st, 2025
Good morning, San Bernardino. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 21st of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Vegan Vibes Grand Terrace began as a passion project that grew into a popular monthly event featuring vegan food trucks, local artisans, and engaging live experiences. Next month the event will celebrate its one-year anniversary with bigger raffles, returning vendors, and more surprises—affirming its role as a cherished community tradition in Grand Terrace. CityNewsGroup
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Viva La Boba held its official ribbon cutting for its second location at 501 Orange Street in Redlands on August 8, drawing local leaders and community members amid pushback over a pride flag—owners faced a city fine and negative online reviews as they planned community events. Inland Empire Community News
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ On August 16, border agents fired on a family's truck in San Bernardino after reports of shots were heard on Acacia Avenue and Baseline Street; local leaders—Mayor Helen Tran and State Senator Eloise Gómez Reyes—demanded full transparency and a thorough investigation as federal officials claimed the agents acted in self-defense. Inland Empire Community News
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Local Colton band SOK Monkey energized a packed crowd at LOUD BURGER Grand Terrace with hit songs and lively energy, reminding the community why local music matters. LOUD BURGER continues to support homegrown talent and will host more events to bring fans together. San Bernardino City News Group
- ➤ Grand Terrace drummer and business owner Jason Greeley will attend the Pantera concert at The Forum on August 27 to honor the band’s legacy + he credits his metal influence to the late Vinnie Paul and 'Dimebag' Darrell. CityNewsGroup
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The San Bernardino City Unified School District will soon open the new Welcoming Resource Center — a 60,000-square-foot three-story hub that will offer enrollment services, family workshops, and health support. The building features a cantilevered second floor utilizing the SMARTci enclosure system — a design meant to strengthen school-family partnerships. San Bernardino City News Group
- ➤ The Goodness in Food program will take place in September at Feeding America Riverside | San Bernardino as a four-week child nutrition course for grades 2 to 5. Students will have Saturday lessons starting September 6th at the FARSB Learning Center and finish with a field trip on September 27th—designed to teach healthy eating, gut health, and the food cycle. San Bernardino City News Group
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ K-9 Officer Rex was honored last week in a ceremony in Colton hosted by the San Bernardino Police Department, where community members and officers expressed their thanks for his years of loyal service. His handler and fellow officers showed his skill during a live demonstration — marking a heartfelt farewell to a dedicated partner. San Bernardino City News Group
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Ontario plans to open a 200 acre sports and entertainment district that will include a 6500 capacity Minor League Baseball stadium, community fields, shops and a hotel as parts of fun themed zones. A free community celebration is set for September 18 at 5:30 p.m. & the Los Angeles Dodgers’ Single A team will reveal its name and plans as the project becomes Southern California's largest sports hub. Inland Empire Community News
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