Students at Canyon Springs High School pet a therapy dog to help combat any stress that final exams can bring. ...

Children at Midland Elementary gather around Mrs. Claus in the library for the yearly tradition of listening to some holiday stories. ...

Families in front of the church during the Lights for Little Lives Memorial Ceremony from a previous year. ...

The City of Moreno Valley unveils new project-Balancing Act-in the hope of encouraging citizens to take a more active role in the budgeting process. ...

Valley View High School junior French Hornist and Crimson Regiment Horn Sergeant Josiah Wallace (right) has been accepted to perform in the All-Southern Symphonic Band. ...

The Manufacturers’ Council of the Inland Empire is hosting its 6th Annual Manufacturers’ Summit on Feb. 3, 2017 at the Ontario Convention Center from 7 a.m. – 2 p.m. The event will include a keynote speaker, panel discussions, Micro-burst presentations, “Made in the Inland Empire” display and large exhibit featuring vendors who support manufacturing. ...

The extension pole count was upgraded from 13 temporary poles to 21 permanent posts, which increased the light count from 39 lights to 63 lights. ...

The Moreno Valley Police Department, Community Services Unit hosted the 23rd Annual Operation Holiday Cheer Celebration Dinner at the Moreno Valley Recreation Center Grand Valley Ballroom. ...

A family candle lighting and remembrance ceremony was held Saturday, Dec. 31, 2016 for The Unforgettables 17th Annual Memorial Walk and Program Lights for Little Lives in Loma Linda, California where families who have lost a loved one would come forward, light a candle, say the name of their child and remain standing at the front of the church. ...

Members of the Redlands Fire Department helped kids pick out a toy at Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Redlands-Riverside’s annual Holiday Extravaganza at the Burrage Mansion in Redlands Dec. 16. ...

Alejandra Jauregui, teacher at Badger Springs Middle School, accepts an award as "Teacher of the Year" for Region 10 of the California League of Middle Schools during a ceremony held at the Riverside Marriott. ...

The Moreno Valley Master Chorale performs at a concert. The chorale is now inviting new singers to join. ...