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. ...

An Inland Empire restaurant campaign turns thousands of cookie purchases into meaningful support for young patients and their families. A cookie is a small thing. It can be tucked into a lunchbox, shared over coffee or enjoyed as a simple treat after dinner. But when thousands of people purchase cookies for a common purpose, something much larger can happen. That is exactly what occurred during this year's Cookies for Cancer campaign organized by Corky's Kitchen & Bakery. ...

A neighborhood park can become one of the most familiar places in a child's life. It is where a toddler learns to climb, where siblings race toward the swings and where parents meet neighbors while their children play. Those everyday experiences depend on something that visitors may rarely think about: the condition of the playground itself. ...

A quiet residential street can mean different things to different people. For a homeowner, it may represent years of investment and a familiar neighborhood where residents recognize one another. For a visitor, it may offer a comfortable place to stay while attending an event, visiting family or spending time in Southern California. ...

Before Loma Linda became known for its university, medical institutions and residential neighborhoods, the surrounding valley was shaped by ranches, agricultural enterprises and families who helped establish the region's earliest settlements. ...

“When we support parents, we support children,” says Dr. April Clay, LMFT. ...

State, Local Education Leaders Highlight Nearly $162 Million in CalKIDS Scholarships Available to San Bernardino County Students. ...

An October 2026 study from Loma Linda University suggests a simple dietary change may influence inflammation-related measures in older adults. A bowl of walnuts sits alongside a nutritious breakfast, illustrating the everyday dietary choice examined in Loma Linda University research. ...

New cellular therapy facility could bring more clinical trials and promising treatment research to Inland Empire patients. A laboratory researcher works with cell culture samples, illustrating the advanced scientific techniques involved in cellular therapy development. ...

Photo caption: The CARE Project’s Vice President, Diana Jaurigue, with President & Founder Carrie Madrid, who is wearing the LympheDIVAS compression sleeve on her left arm. Donated compression garments help manage swelling and are essential to daily care for many breast cancer survivors. ...

Five college-age volunteers work in a sunny community garden, planting vegetables and herbs in wooden raised beds. Several wear gardening gloves and use hand tools, while leafy greens, tomatoes, and flowers fill the garden. ...

An older man practices walking between parallel bars while a female physical therapist in navy-blue scrubs provides support in a bright rehabilitation center. Exercise equipment and other patients are visible in the background. ...