Good morning, San Bernardino.

Arrowhead United Way opened its National Veterans Chamber of Commerce in downtown San Bernardino on Sept.

23 to serve over 220,000 veterans with workforce development, mental health care, housing, and employment support. Local leaders say the hub—part of a national effort—will provide essential services to help veterans thrive.

Terrace Hills Middle School hosted a lively Lotería Night that brought students, families and staff together to enjoy traditional games, donated prizes from Loud Burger and local sponsors, and tasty snacks like churros and elotes.

Veronica Meiners discussed student wellness while Principal Afadonis joined a tie-breaker dance-off — the event celebrated culture and strengthened community bonds.

Fontana Unified School District has 33 schools that received California Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports Coalition Awards for showing clear dedication to a positive school environment.

The district said the schools will be honored — with 10 earning platinum awards — at a conference in Sacramento from Oct. 8 to Oct. 10.

North America's first hybrid hydrogen fuel cell and battery electric train, known as ZEMU, began service last week in San Bernardino on the Metrolink Arrow Corridor—its engine makes only water vapor.

It was built by Stadler and tested by the county Transportation Authority to meet FRA rules.

Eastern Municipal Water District was recognized for 21 consecutive years by the Government Finance Officers Association for its clear 2024 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report & the agency earned praise for its strong rate structure and sound practices that provided exceptional value to customers.

SAC Health held a ribbon cutting on Sept.18 for its new Brier Campus at 1003 E.

Brier Drive—this 280,000-square-foot facility built with an $85M investment and a $10M gift now offers more than 40 specialty services to help vulnerable patients.

Totally Kids Rehabilitation Hospital is celebrating its tenth anniversary by providing safe, effective care through its Acute Rehabilitation program that helps children, teenagers and young adults recover from serious illnesses and injuries.

The program offers both inpatient and outpatient services and uses advanced tools—like virtual reality and an EKSO Bionic Exoskeleton—to boost recovery.

At Ontario Town Square, the Los Angeles Dodgers introduced their new Single-A affiliate — Ontario Tower Buzzers — with team mascot Maverick on Sept.

18 as over 5,000 fans attended the event. The team will begin play in spring at ONT Stadium as part of a major new sports complex in the area.

Grand Terrace High School freshman Izayah Nicholas Ochoa, who holds a 3.9 GPA and plays multiple football positions including safety, shone in the team's win against Perris High School—he will celebrate his 15th birthday on September 28th.