San Bernardino County

06/13/2026

Update on . Reposted from CAL FIRE San Bernardino Unit

06/13/2026

Update on . Reposted from CAL FIRE San Bernardino Unit.

06/13/2026

Join us for a fun-filled day with exciting games and refreshing snow cones at Cucamonga-Guasti Regional Park. 🍧

Whether you’re racing through the splash pad, tossing bean bags or just relaxing in the sun, it’s the perfect way to enjoy outdoor recreation at Regional Parks.

Date and location:

Thursday, June 18, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Cucamonga-Guasti Regional Park
800 N. Archibald Ave., Ontario

Snow cones are free while supplies last. ⌛

For more information, please visit parks.sbcounty.gov.

06/12/2026

On Tuesday, June 2, county officials celebrated the grand opening of the Valley Communications Center, a state-of-the-art facility designed to strengthen emergency communications, enhance coordination among public safety agencies and support faster, more effective emergency response throughout the region. ⭐ 🚒

The approximately 75,000-square-foot facility will bring together the San Bernardino County Office of Emergency Services’ Emergency Operations Center, the Sheriff’s Department Valley Dispatch Center and Consolidated Fire Agencies (CONFIRE) dispatch operations. The Valley Communications Center will serve as a hub for daily emergency communications while supporting large-scale incident management efforts during wildfires, floods, earthquakes, severe storms and other major incidents.

Read the full story online at https://bit.ly/43hhTR2.

06/12/2026

San Bernardino County Animal Care is excited to partner with the Inland Empire 66ers for a special “Animals aRe First Fund” Fundraiser Night on Saturday, June 13, at 6:35 p.m. at San Manuel Stadium in San Bernardino. ⚾

Community members are invited to enjoy an evening of baseball while supporting local shelter pets. For every ticket purchased through the designated fundraiser link, $4 will be donated back to Animals aRe First, helping support programs and services that benefit animals in our community.

As a special bonus, the first 1,200 fans through the gates will receive a complimentary “Kittens Jersey.”

Tickets can be purchased at www.gofevo.com/event/Animalsare2.

For more information, visit animalcare.sbcounty.gov.

06/12/2026

Did you know San Bernardino County offers tools to help homeowners add accessory dwelling units? 🏡

Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) and Junior Accessory Dwelling Units (JADUs) are small, independent living spaces built on residential properties. They offer flexible housing options for families, renters and homeowners looking to add space or generate extra income.

To make the process easier, San Bernardino County offers pre-approved ADU plans, which can reduce design costs and speed up permit review.

To learn more, read the full story online at https://bit.ly/4g1b1ir.

06/12/2026

Did you know there is a lake in San Bernardino County that contains samples of at least half of the planet’s natural elements? 🌎

Searles Lake was discovered in 1862 by John Searles during a search for gold. Instead of gold, he uncovered one of the most mineral-rich lakes on Earth. The lake is approximately four times the size of Manhattan, stretching 12 miles long and 8.1 miles wide. Its surface is dotted with red, ultramarine and pitch-black pools of mineral-saturated brine. Summer temperatures can reach 115 degrees and rainfall averages just three inches per year.

Searles did not immediately recognize the significance of the lake when he discovered it while searching for gold. It took him almost a decade and an encounter with Francis Marion Smith, “The Borax King,” before realizing that he had discovered borax.

In 1873, Searles and his brother Dennis founded the San Bernardino Borax Mining Company and began mining and shipping borax in wagons. Searles was the first person to haul borax using the famous 20 mule team wagons. Today, the Searles Lake borax discovery has been designated as California Historical Landmark #774.

06/11/2026

San Bernardino County's Media Specialist II, Cindi Malvin, provides a roundup of what's in today's County Update. Read more about it here: https://lnks.gd/3/3WRpMzR

06/11/2026

Lea la Actualización del Condado en Español de San Bernardino del 11 de junio de 2026: https://bit.ly/3S6OAOI

06/10/2026