Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 21st of August.
Good morning, San Bernardino.
San Bernardino County Library offers 32 branches with interactive programs like observatory stargazing at Lucerne Valley (featuring a motorized ScopeDome) and tech build spaces at Fontana (with 3D printing and laser cutters) that let residents explore new learning and fun experiences.
More than 600 community members joined the Care and Connect Fun Safety Expo in Fontana, organized by Autism Society Inland Empire and the county fire protection district.
Families, including those with autism or intellectual disabilities, met first responders and toured emergency vehicles in a welcoming, accessible setting.
San Bernardino County Children and Family Services Parent Partners connect families with individuals who have overcome challenges like addiction and incarceration + offer practical guidance for building healthier futures.
San Bernardino County Regional Parks now offers a stargazing tiny home rental that launched over the Fourth of July holiday weekend at Yucaipa Regional Park.
The glamping option features a California king bed, full amenities (kitchen, bathroom, living room) and panoramic views of the mountains.
San Bernardino County’s CARE Act program connects residents with support and services to build independence and strengthen relationships.
The county invites community members to join a CARE Act Info Session on Aug. 27 at noon — a chance to learn about the program's benefits.
The Ontario Motor Speedway, known as the Big O, opened in Aug.
1970 and hosted major auto races + concerts in Ontario. Financial struggles led to its demolition in 1981 for real estate development, with echoes preserved in a nearby park and themed street names.
A nurse from SBVC and a firefighter-paramedic from Crafton Hills credit affordable education programs for turning emergency encounters into career opportunities.
Their stories come as the San Bernardino Community College District gathers community input via its Affordable College Survey to guide future workforce training in health care and emergency services.
San Bernardino County Library celebrated 40 residents who earned diplomas from its free Career Online High School (COHS) program on Thursday, Aug.
13 at Fontana Lewis Library and Technology Center. The program, offered with the California State Library, lets adults complete coursework with support at 32 branches.
Eligible low-income families can apply for the SUN Bucks program to receive $40 per month for grocery benefits from June to August; applications are due by Aug.
31 so children can have nutritious food throughout the summer.
Vint, a three-year-old lab mix with a gentle demeanor, awaits adoption at Devore Animal Shelter + free August adoptions include spay and neuter, a microchip, vaccinations, and 30 days of MetLife pet insurance.
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