Good morning, San Bernardino.

Residents + visitors in San Bernardino county are invited to take a short online survey that will help shape Big Bear Alpine Zoo’s future.

The survey will guide plans for new programs, facilities and wildlife education to serve the community’s needs.

Anna Duarte of San Bernardino shared striking photos of Oak Glen Preserve near Yucaipa, a local escape featuring a botanical garden, children's outdoor discovery center, apple farm and scenic trails.

Families, hikers and birdwatchers can relax by ponds and streams + take short hikes through nature.

The Behavioral Health Department is hosting the fifth annual Sound of Recovery concert at the San Bernardino Valley College Auditorium on Thursday, Sept.

24 with check-in at 6:30 p.m. and music starting at 7 p.m.—a free event celebrating personal journeys of hope and healing.

Robert Munoz Macias, a veteran who left active duty in 2022, rebuilt his career by enrolling in electrical training and joining IBEW Local 477.

Supported by San Bernardino County Workforce Development and the Veterans Electrical Entry Program (VEEP), he overcame challenges in a competitive job market to become a first-year inside wireman apprentice in Fontana.

Children’s Network hosted its 40th annual conference at the Ontario Convention Center on Sept.

2-3, with over 400 community members, youths, parents, and healthcare professionals attending 53 workshops and keynote talks that shared inspiring personal stories and practical insights to strengthen child and family wellbeing in the region.

The County Board of Supervisors approved a contract with the Housing Authority for transitional workforce housing at Echo Apartments for young adults (ages 18–24) and families with at least one youth (ages 12–24), offering rental assistance and employment support.

The plan runs through June 30, 2029.

San Bernardino County’s Department of Aging and Adult Services – Public Guardian has boosted emergency readiness with a new Safety Response application that maps 78,000 clients and sends alerts during extreme weather events.

The system helps staff quickly assist vulnerable individuals with food, water, and utility needs.

The San Bernardino County Public Health Department confirmed the first human case of West Nile virus in 2026 in a local resident and urges residents to protect themselves with repellent + proper clothing while removing standing water from around their homes.

Over 2,000 community members united this past weekend at Recovery Happens, a celebration hosted by the San Bernardino County Behavioral Health Department that offered food, games, activities, and vital recovery resources.

Supervisor Armendarez and acting director Josh Dugas noted that the event underscored the community's ongoing strength and hope.

Joker is a 5-year-old husky known for his playful antics and love of snacks and commands.

Adoption is free for qualifying pets plus includes spaying or neutering, a microchip, vaccinations, and 30 days of complimentary pet insurance.