Good morning, San Bernardino.

IEHP Foundation’s Champions network brought 80 nonprofit leaders together to learn advocacy skills for pushing local housing, hunger and youth policy solutions.

The group met on Dec. 15 in Rancho Cucamonga and will reconvene in January and travel to Sacramento in February to continue their efforts.

A new SCAG report shows the Inland Empire will see slow job growth in 2026 as global trade challenges and labor shortages affect key sectors, particularly healthcare and construction.

Economic gains remain modest compared to post-pandemic surges.

At the AVID National Conference in San Diego, Fontana High School’s AVID Site Team received the Global Achievement Award for fostering a culture of belief among students.

The honor is part of AVID’s 45th anniversary celebrations, recognizing educators who empower all students for future success.

Property owners in Grand Terrace are hiring professional grazing herds (goats and sheep) to clear dangerous vegetation and lower wildfire risk.

This eco-friendly method avoids noisy machinery and harmful chemicals while renewing land health in the community.

County Fire is testing a hands-free AR Navigator that gives firefighters four vision modes to see through smoke and send an instant Mayday signal — the device is built to withstand extreme heat and impacts.

Officials will continue evaluations to boost safety and operational efficiency.

Dignity Health – St. Bernardine Medical Center elected Dr. Mir Wasif Ali as its new Chief of Staff; he will start his two–year term in January 2026 and serve on the hospital's Community Board and key committees to guide patient care.

Fontana MCJROTC won the opening round of the National Sporter Air Rifle League Champions Division Championship Tournament by defeating West Valley MCJROTC 2303.1 to 2191.3 and will face Palm Bay MCJROTC in round two under coach Lt. Col. Denny Meelarp.