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Wednesday, October 8th, 2025
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Good morning, San Bernardino. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 8th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Children danced+ sang and unwrapped brightly wrapped books during Potter the Otter’s birthday celebration at the Chino Youth Museum hosted by First 5 San Bernardino, which marked the museum’s 25th anniversary and launched its Gift a Kid a Book campaign. A community fair will take place on November 15 from 9 AM to 1 PM at the San Bernardino County Museum. Inland Empire Community News
- ➤ Feeding America Riverside | San Bernardino is running its 'Scare Away Hunger' campaign this month to boost funds, food donations, and volunteer support for families facing food insecurity in the Inland Empire—focusing on healthy food access during Halloween and fall. San Bernardino City News Group
- ➤ Recognizing Latino Heritage Month, the Inland Empire Community Foundation’s CIELO Fund has raised over $3 million since 2022 and invested nearly $1.5 million in grants and scholarships for local Latino-led organizations and students—today it launched a $500K endowed fund to secure long-term community impact. Inland Empire Community News
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Local entrepreneur Pachet Bryant won a $5K grant at the BBOP Academy’s Beyond Ideation competition in San Bernardino and will use the funds to build a digital tool that simplifies insurance-covered maternity care—helping patients access benefits like doula care and lactation consulting. Her project aims to bridge a significant gap in maternal healthcare by clarifying benefits for both patients and providers. Inland Empire Community News
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EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ At the 14th annual LEAD Summit held on Oct. 3 at Cal State San Bernardino, Latino artists and educators shared their stories and pushed for real representation in arts, media and education. Fontana-based Chaparrón Norteño performed a special corrido, and speakers like Dr. Enrique Murillo Jr. honored figures such as Grammy-winning José Feliciano and muralist Ignacio Gomez—highlighting the call to reclaim Latino narratives. Inland Empire Community News
- ➤ Rialto Unified swore in Milor High School senior Audrey Gonzalez as the 2025–26 Student Board Member during the September 24 meeting—she will represent student voices on the Board and through the District Student Advisory Committee. Inland Empire Community News
- ➤ Three Rialto Unified elementary schools hosted a delegation of Chinese educators on October 6 as part of a cross-cultural exchange organized with Cal State San Bernardino’s teacher education department—educators toured classrooms and met school leaders to gain firsthand experience of the district’s innovative learning environments. This visit aimed to foster global collaboration and enrich local student experiences. Inland Empire Community News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Metrolink is celebrating the first Tuesday of October as Customer Experience Day by introducing a new multilingual alert system and a pilot fare program—efforts designed to make train rides easier for local customers. The rail service will also launch its Teams on Trains program later this month so more employees can better understand and serve riders. San Bernardino City News Group
- ➤ The city's website now features Mo and Val, new artificial intelligence virtual assistants that serve as a digital concierge to answer residents’ questions anytime. They learn from each interaction + support over 70 languages to ensure everyone can access accurate City information. CityNewsGroup
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Arjun Kumar, an educator and writer from Highland, links his switch to a plant-based diet with his ideas on how food can affect feelings and health. He says the modern food system—driven by profit—can hurt well-being and that mindful eating can foster change in the community. Inland Empire Community News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Santi is a 5-year-old kindergartener at Grand Terrace Elementary School who shows bright enthusiasm in sports and school. He scored his first soccer goal on Saturday—celebrating with a Ronaldo-style shout—and he dreams of becoming a firefighter or principal while growing his skills through play and learning. CityNewsGroup
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