Children's Holiday Drive-Thru

Young readers made a splash during the County Library’s 2026 Summer Reading Program, discovering new books, building reading skills and celebrating a summer filled with learning and imagination. Read more below to see how local readers made waves this summer.

A blood donor gives blood during a community drive as healthcare staff provide assistance. Blood donations help hospitals maintain lifesaving supplies for patients facing emergencies, surgeries and ongoing medical treatments.

Conceptual rendering of future residential and commercial development that reflects the type of thoughtful planning being considered as Colton prepares for continued growth.

Community volunteers work together to fill food boxes and clean neighborhood parks, demonstrating how local beautification projects strengthen San Bernardino one neighborhood at a time.

Residents gather at Redlands City Hall to learn about community initiatives and share feedback that will help guide future city priorities.

Redlands City Hall serves as the center of municipal operations where purchasing professionals help ensure taxpayer dollars are spent responsibly.

The Liberty 12 Doo-Wop Parade Float, Elvis was Matt from Manzanita, Crandelon McGinnis as "Little Richard", Philippine Singing star, Ysabella Loyola and her parents and sister, Commissioner Baker as the Duke of Earl and Serena Tremayne as the Duchess of Earl. Madison Ooms  as Marilyn Monroe and Lance Ooms  as our Soda Jerk, the float also featured our own reigning Miss Inland Empire, Brittan Baxter. Our Driver was Dustin Cornell and our costume/ decoration consultants, Krystal Cornell-and Serena Tremayne. This is the Liberty Float's 12th award-winning entry since starting the parade in 2014 

Kaiser Permanente Moreno Valley Medical Center and Riverside Medical Center have each earned Magnet® with Distinction™ recognition — the gold standard for clinical excellence and the highest national honor for exceptional nursing care.

A few smart safety habits can help boaters relax, explore, and enjoy the water with greater confidence all season long.

Workers prepare customer orders inside a modern Inland Empire distribution center, one of several industries expanding seasonal hiring throughout the region this summer.

A family meets an adoptable dog with the assistance of an Animal Services employee, highlighting the important role local shelters play in finding loving homes for pets while promoting responsible pet ownership.

A dispatch workstation inside the new Valley Communications Center showcases the advanced technology used by emergency communications professionals to coordinate police, fire, and emergency medical responses across the San Bernardino region.