Big Bear Lake Job and Resource Fair Returns August 27

Looking for a new job or helpful county resources? Don’t forget about the Big Bear Lake Job and Resource Fair, coming up Thursday, August 27, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Hofert Hall, 39707 Big Bear Boulevard.

The free event will give job seekers an opportunity to connect directly with local employers from a variety of industries and learn about available positions. San Bernardino County departments will also be on hand with employment resources, record-clearing and expungement assistance, veterans’ benefits information, vital records services, notary public filings, fictitious business name statements and more.

Whether you’re ready for a new job or could use some assistance with county services, stop by and see what’s available. The event is free to attend, but advance registration is encouraged for those seeking assistance with veterans' benefits, record-clearing services, or employment resources. Register now at eventbrite.com.

Child Support Services Helps
Families Navigate the Process

Raising a child is a shared responsibility, and the San Bernardino County Department of Child Support Services (DCSS) works with parents to help ensure children receive the financial support they need. The department assists families throughout the child support process, from establishing legal parentage and obtaining support orders to collecting payments and enforcing existing orders.

The department provides tools designed to make navigating the process easier. Parents can open a case online, access child support forms and payment information, use the statewide child support calculator, and find resources for separation and divorce. The Family Law Facilitator provides additional assistance with family law and child support matters, including free reviews of court paperwork, with services available in person, by phone, online, and by email.

DCSS also recognizes that every family's circumstances are different. Specialized services are available for military service members, including expedited support modifications, interest reduction, and debt reduction options. Parents who have fallen behind on payments are encouraged to contact the department to discuss available options and work toward resolving their balance.

At the heart of these services is a simple goal: helping children thrive by working with parents and the community to create greater financial stability for families. To learn more, open a case or explore available resources, visit San Bernardino County Child Support Services or call 1-866-901-3212.

Photo courtesy of Friends of Big Bear Valley.

Big Bear Mourns the Loss of
Beloved Bald Eagle Jackie

One of Big Bear Valley's most famous residents, Jackie, the bald eagle whose life captured the hearts of millions worldwide, died August 10 after more than three weeks of intensive medical care at the Ojai Raptor Center.

Jackie held a special place in local history. Hatched in 2012, she was the first known bald eagle chick born in the Big Bear Valley. Years later, she returned to the area and eventually took over the nest that would make her famous. Alongside her mate, Shadow, Jackie gave people worldwide a remarkable window into life in the wild as they built their nest, weathered mountain snowstorms, protected their eggs, and raised eaglets together.

Along the way, Jackie became much more than a bald eagle on a webcam. She became a local icon and an ambassador for the San Bernardino Mountains, teaching millions of viewers about bald eagles and the natural world while showcasing the beauty of Big Bear Valley. Friends of Big Bear Valley, the nonprofit organization that installed the nest camera in 2015, made much of that connection possible and has operated it ever since. The Big Bear Bald Eagle Cam remains operational and can be viewed on YouTube. More information about Friends of Big Bear Valley is available at friendsofbigbearvalley.org.

Jackie’s remains have been entrusted to the California Department of Fish and Wildlife and are being transported to the National Eagle Repository near Denver, where bald and golden eagle remains and feathers are provided to members of federally recognized Native American Tribes for traditional, religious, and cultural purposes. Jackie leaves behind an extraordinary legacy through the eaglets she helped raise and the millions of people who came to know and appreciate these magnificent birds by watching her life unfold online.

Halloween Weddings Return to
Calico Ghost Town

Couples dreaming of a Halloween wedding with a little Old West flair should start making plans now. Halloween Marriage Services are returning to Calico Ghost Town on Saturday, October 31, and appointments are expected to fill quickly.

The San Bernardino County Assessor-Recorder-County Clerk’s Office and Regional Parks will host the annual event from noon to 5:00 p.m. at the historic 1880s mining town in Yermo. Against the backdrop of historic buildings and mines, couples can tie the knot in traditional wedding attire, western wear, or even Halloween costumes. County officials will be there to provide marriage services and officiate ceremonies.

Appointments are strongly encouraged due to high demand and must be scheduled by Friday, October 23, by calling 1-855-732-2575. Couples are encouraged to reserve early rather than wait until October, as this unique Halloween tradition is expected to sell out. There is no limit on the number of wedding guests, although everyone attending must pay regular park admission.

Calico Ghost Town is located at 36600 Ghost Town Road in Yermo. Couples and their guests are welcome to stay after the ceremony and enjoy the park’s Halloween festivities. For information about marriage licenses, required documentation, and fees, visit the Assessor-Recorder-County Clerk’s website at arc.sbcounty.gov/marriage. Learn more about Calico Ghost Town here. 

(Photo provided by James Tang Photography, jamestangphotography.com)

End Summer with a Splash at
Regional Parks

There’s still time to cool off before summer ends! The swim complexes at Glen Helen and Yucaipa Regional Parks will remain open on weekends through Labor Day, offering families more chances to enjoy fun in the sun.

Glen Helen Regional Park features a lagoon-style pool, rodeo-themed splash pad, and snack bar, while Yucaipa Regional Park offers a beach-style pool with waterslides and nearby pedal boat rentals. Both swim complexes will be open from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on the following dates:

• August 22-23
• August 29-30
• September 5-7 — Labor Day weekend

Park admission and swim admission are charged separately. Vehicle admission is $15 on weekends and $20 on holidays and holiday weekends. Swim tickets are $15 per person on regular days and $20 on holidays and holiday weekends, and include waterslide access. Children under age 3 are free.

For the complete swim schedule and additional information, visit the San Bernardino County Regional Parks website.

One Hour, One Donation,
a Lifesaving Difference

Every two seconds, someone in the United States needs blood or platelets. From accident victims and surgical patients to people undergoing cancer treatment, donated blood is essential to everyday medical care, and it can only come from volunteer donors. The need becomes especially critical during the summer, when vacations and the seasonal loss of school blood drives can lead to fewer donations even as hospitals experience increased demand during trauma season.

Blood also can't simply be stockpiled until it's needed. Red blood cells generally must be used within 42 days or less, while platelets have an even shorter shelf life, requiring a steady year-round stream of donors. Nationwide, about 29,000 units of red blood cells are needed each day, yet only about 3 percent of age-eligible Americans donate blood each year. The nation's blood supply declined nearly 25 percent in June, with platelets and O positive and B negative blood types particularly in demand.

Third District residents have many upcoming opportunities to help, with blood drives scheduled throughout the region:

• Friday, Aug. 28: California Welcome Center, Yucca Valley
• Friday, Aug. 28: Family YMCA, Redlands
• Saturday, Aug. 29: Farmers Market, Twentynine Palms
• Thursday, Sept. 3: Immanuel Baptist Church, Highland
• Tuesday, Sept. 15: Ayres Hotel, Redlands
• Tuesday, Sept. 22: Family YMCA, Highland
• Wednesday, Sept. 23: Kaiser Permanente, Redlands

Residents can find additional blood drives and appointment information through the websites for LifeStream Blood Bank and the American Red Cross.

For most eligible donors, giving blood is a relatively small investment of time with an enormous potential impact. The entire process typically takes about an hour, with the actual blood collection generally lasting only 15 to 20 minutes, and a single donation can help more than one patient. It’s a small time commitment that can make a lifesaving difference for someone in need.

Late-Summer Celebrations
Light Up the Third District

A milestone as big as America’s 250th birthday deserves more than a single weekend of celebration. Communities across the Third District are keeping the festivities going with community gatherings and fireworks over the next two weekends.

Redlands Family Fun Day kicks things off at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, August 29, at the new Redlands Sports Park. The event celebrates America’s 250th birthday with a Kids Zone, live music, food, and a patriotic tribute. One of the highlights will be the 250th Softball Showdown, pitting the Redlands Police Department against the Redlands Fire Department. Proceeds will support local youth programs, scholarships, and community initiatives, with half of the softball proceeds shared with the police and fire department foundations. Redlands Sunrise Rotary Club provides details here.

Later that day, the celebration moves to Pioneer Park in Lucerne Valley, where the community will gather for America’s 250th Birthday Celebration and Fireworks Spectacular from 3:00 to 8:30 p.m. The Lucerne Valley Fireworks Committee is bringing together food and local vendors, a beer garden, games and activities, a salute to veterans, and a spectacular fireworks show to cap off the evening. Event information is available on the group's Facebook page.

The following weekend, Homestead Valley Park in Landers will keep the celebration going with its Labor Day Fireworks Show, “Party for the Park,” on Saturday, September 5. Festivities begin at 5:30 p.m. at 1501 Belfield Boulevard in Landers. This year’s gathering marks the 40th anniversary of Homestead Valley Park with an evening of community fun beneath the desert sky and a Labor Day weekend fireworks show. Visit Homestead Valley Park and Recreation to learn more.

Blue Jay Jazz Festival
Returns Thursday, August 27

For nearly two decades, the Blue Jay Jazz Festival has brought outstanding musicians and music lovers together in the San Bernardino Mountains. The annual event returns next week with its 2026 theme, “Style and Sass!”, featuring three evenings of jazz, soul, R&B, funk, and more at Tavern Bay Beach Club in Lake Arrowhead and San Moritz Lodge in Crestline.

This year’s lineup begins Thursday, August 27, with acclaimed guitarist and longtime Supertramp member Carl Verheyen, joined by opening act 6 Beats Apart. Friday features the Latin R&B sounds of Tierra Legacy, continuing the musical heritage of the legendary East Los Angeles band Tierra, along with “Ambassador of Soul” Ellis Hall. The festival moves to Crestline Saturday, August 29, where vocalist Niki Haris joins the Jazz Salon All Stars, with Digital Audio Projekt opening the show.

The volunteer-run Blue Jay Jazz Foundation produces the festival to support scholarships and performance opportunities for young musicians. It operates the Adopt an Instrument program, which places donated and refurbished instruments with students who need them. Thursday’s concert will include a special ceremony recognizing the foundation’s 2026 Future Generation Jazz Scholars. For tickets, schedules and additional festival information, visit bluejayjazz.org.

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SR-38 Crack Sealing Operation - Big Bear Lake

Maintenance personnel will be conducting a crack sealing operation on the Fawnskin side of State Route 38 (SR-38) in the Big Bear Valley. Work will be conducted on Friday, August 21, from 8:45 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. One-way flagging control will be in effect between Stanfield Cutoff and Division Drive.

SR-38 Crack Sealing Operation

I-15 and I-40 Preventive Maintenance Project

Caltrans bridge preventive maintenance is underway along portions of Interstate 15 and Interstate 40 near Barstow. Work will take place at 16 bridges and will include new concrete overlays, pavement work and joint seal replacements.

Crews are scheduled to work Monday through Saturday from 7:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m., with lane and ramp closures possible in several areas, including:

• I-15: Between Ghost Town Road and Yermo Road
• I-40: Montara Road to South Iwo Jima Avenue
• I-40: A Street to Hidden Springs Road
• I-40: Fortress Wash to Essex Road

Motorists should watch for construction signs and detours, reduce speeds through work zones and allow extra travel time. The project is expected to continue through January 2027. 

I-15 and I-40 Preventive Maintenance Project

I-10 Bridge Maintenance Project

Caltrans crews will continue performing bridge repairs and preventive maintenance along Interstate 10 (I-10) between Loma Linda and Yucaipa. Motorists should expect nighttime lane, shoulder, and occasional ramp closures from 8:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m., Monday through Friday, with possible weekend night work. 

Work locations include:

Westbound (WB) I-10 on-ramp and off-ramp closures

· Orange Street on-ramp
· Live Oak Canyon Road on-ramp  

Eastbound (EB) I-10 on-ramp and off-ramp closures

· Tennessee Street on-ramp
· Live Oak Canyon Road off-ramp

I-10 Bridge Maintenance Project

Loma Linda University

Loma Linda University’s roots in the Inland Empire stretch back more than 120 years. Founded by the Seventh-day Adventist Church in 1905, the institution began with a sanitarium and a small school for nurses before establishing what became the College of Medical Evangelists in 1909. Renamed Loma Linda University (LLU) in 1961, it gradually developed into a health sciences university centered on education, research, and patient care. Today, LLU serves the region through more than 100 degree and certificate programs, with more than 4,400 students enrolled in 2025.

The university is closely connected with Loma Linda University Health, a system that has grown alongside the surrounding community. Its facilities include Loma Linda University Medical Center, Children’s Hospital, East Campus Hospital, Behavioral Medicine Center, and other medical facilities serving patients throughout the Inland Empire and beyond. Over the decades, Loma Linda has also played a role in medical advances, from pioneering infant heart transplantation to opening the nation’s first hospital-based proton treatment center. 

That presence extends well beyond the hospital and university campus. Through Loma Linda University Health’s Institute for Community Partnerships and Community Academic Partners in Service, students, faculty, and staff participate in programs addressing health, education, and other needs in San Bernardino and surrounding communities. In addition, LLU works with community organizations throughout the region on programs designed to improve access to care and address broader factors that affect community health.

From its beginnings as a small sanitarium and nursing school to its modern role as a university and academic medical center, Loma Linda has remained closely tied to the growth and health of the Inland Empire. Its lasting impact is rooted in education, patient care, and community partnerships, and its reach extends around the world.

Turtle Travels - Yucca Valley
Thursday, August 20 - Saturday, September 5

Turtle Travels is entering its final weeks at the Hi-Desert Nature Museum in Yucca Valley, with the interactive exhibit on display through September 5. Visitors can step onto a giant game board and experience the world from a turtle’s point of view while learning about the challenges turtles and tortoises face in the wild. Stop by the museum at 57090 Twentynine Palms Highway before this exhibit slowly but surely makes its way to the finish line! Visit yucca-valley.org for more information.

Hot August Nights - Grand Terrace
Saturday, August 22

Hot August Nights returns to the Park Center Shopping Center, 12210 Michigan Street in Grand Terrace on Saturday, August 22. This free event will feature an impressive display of classic cars and custom vehicles, live entertainment, local businesses, food vendors, and a variety of community organizations. The Grand Terrace Chamber of Commerce provides event details at ggtchamber.org.

On-The-Go Health Mobile Clinic - Barstow
Tuesday, August 25

San Bernardino County’s On-The-Go Health mobile clinic provides free primary and urgent care services in Barstow every Tuesday from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the San Bernardino County Library Barstow Branch, 304 E. Buena Vista Street. The clinic serves Medi-Cal recipients and uninsured residents, offering health screenings, blood pressure and diabetes testing, medication refills, minor urgent care, pregnancy testing, and more. The mobile clinic is scheduled to visit Barstow next Tuesday, August 25. For more information, call 1-800-722-4777 or click on dph.sbcounty.gov.

Community Safety Fair - Forest Falls
Saturday, August 29

The Community Safety Fair will bring local emergency responders and community organizations together from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 29, at Big Falls Lodge, 41303 Valley of the Falls Drive in Forest Falls. Attendees can learn about wildfire preparedness, home safety, and ways to prepare for earthquakes and other community emergencies. The event will also offer C.E.R.T. class sign-ups, information about San Bernardino County Fire Corps volunteer opportunities, and other practical safety resources. The Forest Falls group on Facebook has more information.

Shrine's Cannon Comes to Life - Redlands
Saturday, August 29

The Lincoln Memorial Shrine’s reproduction cannon will roar to life during a special anniversary celebration on Saturday, August 29, at Smiley Park in Redlands. Members of the 1st Pennsylvania Light Artillery will offer a brief introduction to artillery use during the Civil War, joined by Abraham Lincoln presenter Robert Broski. The free event will take place between the Lincoln Memorial Shrine and A.K. Smiley Public Library, and attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs or blankets. Call 909-798-7632 or visit lincolnshrine.org for a complete schedule of events.

Historic Airplane and Car Show - Twentynine Palms
Sunday, August 30

The Twentynine Palms Airport Historic Airplane Display and Car Show returns Sunday, August 30, from 10:00 a.m. to noon at the Twentynine Palms Airport. This monthly gathering invites visitors to get an up-close look at aircraft and automobiles, meet pilots, peek inside cockpits, and hear stories about aviation in the Mojave Desert. Admission is free, and families, car enthusiasts, aviation buffs, and anyone simply curious are welcome. Visit29.org has full event information available.

Rodeo and Carnival - Big Bear Lake
Friday, September 4 - Sunday, September 6

The Big Bear Rodeo and Carnival brings three days of Western fun to Big Bear Lake over Labor Day weekend, Sept. 4-6. The event will feature professional rodeo competition, including bull riding, barrel racing, and team roping, along with carnival rides, live entertainment, and plenty of fair food. Families can enjoy the midway and cheer on cowboys and cowgirls while taking in the beautiful mountain setting at the Big Bear Rodeo Grounds on Sandalwood Drive. For schedules, ticket information and additional details, visit bigbearrodeo.com.

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