County highlights businesses and celebrates Route 66 at State of the County
 County leaders are recognized at the annual State of the County event.
San Bernardino County put a spotlight on its local businesses during the annual State of the County event on Thursday, Oct. 8, which also celebrated the 100th anniversary of Route 66.
County officials in attendance included Board of Supervisors Chairman and Third District Supervisor Dawn Rowe, Vice Chair and Fifth District Supervisor Joe Baca, Jr., Second District Supervisor Jesse Armendarez, Fourth District Supervisor Curt Hagman, Assessor-Recorder-County Clerk Josie Gonzales, Sheriff Shannon Dicus and County Superintendent of Schools Ted Alejandre.
Shift happens: San Bernardino County drops, covers and holds on
 San Bernardino County joined the 2026 Great California ShakeOut to practice earthquake safety and strengthen emergency preparedness across the region.
San Bernardino County put earthquake preparedness into action this morning, joining communities across the state for the 2026 Great California ShakeOut.
At 10:15 a.m., more than 30 county departments, cities, schools and partner agencies practiced “drop, cover and hold on.” Participants also conducted drills and evacuations designed to test emergency procedures and strengthen readiness across San Bernardino County.
 Andrea L. Daugherty
“Becker’s Hospital Review” recently named Andrea L. Daugherty, chief information and digital transformation officer at Arrowhead Regional Medical Center (ARMC), as one of its 2026 Hospital and Health System Chief Transformation Officers to Know.
Daugherty, who joined ARMC in early 2026, became the hospital’s inaugural chief information and digital transformation officer and is the first executive in the organization’s history to lead ARMC’s enterprise digital and information strategy. Daugherty focuses on six domains: clinical applications, informatics, infrastructure, data and analytics, cybersecurity, and health information management. She is also responsible for consolidating three previously separate departments into a single integrated function and for setting its strategy, governance and operating model.
 San Bernardino County Behavioral Health presents the sixth Annual Cultural Competency Advisory Committee (CCAC) Summit on Oct. 27.
The San Bernardino County Behavioral Health Department invites community members, behavioral health professionals, county and community partners to attend the sixth Annual Cultural Competency Advisory Committee (CCAC) Summit on Tuesday, Oct. 27, from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the IEHP Center in Rancho Cucamonga. The summit is free and open to the public.
This year’s theme, “Every Journey Matters: Building Trust, Advancing Equity, and Creating Culturally Responsive Pathways to Care, Recovery, and Hope,” will center conversations around the experiences of the diverse communities Behavioral Health serves. Through keynote presentations, lived-experience perspectives and community dialogue, attendees will explore how stronger relationships, greater understanding and culturally responsive approaches can help build pathways to behavioral health care that people trust.
 The county will share the draft Objective Design Standards at the upcoming Planning Commission study session.
The county invites residents, community partners and development professionals to take part in a study session that will shape how multifamily housing is designed in the county’s unincorporated areas. This session, hosted by the San Bernardino County Land Use Services department, will offer the first public look at the county’s draft Objective Design Standards, known as ODS. These standards aim to bring additional clarity and consistency to the development process.
County staff and design consultants will introduce the preliminary draft and explain how the new standards are intended to work. The proposed standards set clear criteria and thresholds for building design, outlining measurable requirements for elements such as building entries, architectural features, roof design, lighting and open space. This approach gives applicants and community members a clearer sense of what is required and helps ensure that projects are reviewed in a consistent way.
SBC Through Your Eyes: Joshua Tree National Park
 Joshua Tree National Park.
We would like to thank Scott Aponte of Yucaipa for submitting outstanding photos of one of San Bernardino County’s many scenic places.
Joshua Tree National Park is a great place for people who love nature, rock climbing, photography and outdoor adventures. Visitors can hike on many trails, camp under the stars and view wildlife. If you visit at night, you can enjoy the dark sky and have a clear view of the stars and constellations. We encourage you to plan your trip today.
Submit your photos and videos of the county’s destinations, nature and cityscapes
 San Bernardino County invites readers to submit photos and videos of our county.
Since October 2024, we’ve enjoyed sharing photos submitted by our readers and social media audience that highlight destinations across San Bernardino County. Through this effort, it has become clear that some of the most beautiful images that we receive do not always fit within the category of destinations.
Most of these images capture the county’s natural beauty or interesting sites that tell you something about the place we live. Therefore, we invite you to contribute your photos and videos to our new photo column, SBC Through Your Eyes.
This new column features photos and videos that show San Bernardino County in many different aspects, from destinations to cityscapes and nature.
San Bernardino County history: Barstow’s Mardi Gras Parade
 Kiwanis Club of Barstow Crossroads’ 90th Annual Mardi Gras Halloween Parade. Photo courtesy of Kristyn Galvan.
Barstow is located 32 miles north of Victorville and has a population of more than 24,000 people. The city serves as a hub for nearby desert communities such as Yermo, Baker and Newberry Springs.
In the past, Barstow celebrated Halloween over two days with trick-or-treating taking place on Oct. 30 and a parade following on Oct. 31. The tradition began in the early 1930s, when members of the Kiwanis Club proposed a large parade and Mardi Gras celebration at a club meeting. The club organized the event and added a dance to entertain residents and raise funds for local children.
Things to do in San Bernardino County
 There’s always something happening in San Bernardino County. Check out these upcoming events and activities.
This section focuses on family-friendly events that are sponsored by county departments including County Library, County Museum, Regional Parks and more.
Pet of the Week: Pasta
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Pasta may be fun-sized, but her heart, personality and love for play are truly king-sized. This 11-month-old Dutch Shepherd-Dachshund mix brings all the charm of short legs paired with a tall, confident spirit. She adores toys, people and snacks, and she’s always ready to greet the world with enthusiasm and a wagging tail.
 Start or further your career at San Bernardino County.
Looking for a fresh start or thinking about your next career move? San Bernardino County offers opportunities across a wide range of departments and professions, with roles that support everything from public safety and health services to administration, technology, infrastructure and community programs.
County careers offer the chance to build your skills, gain valuable experience and contribute to work that directly supports residents and communities throughout the region.
Explore current openings at sbcounty.gov/jobs.
Follow us on social media @sbcountycareers for the latest job opportunities and recruitment updates.
- Airport Operations Technician I, Airports
- Critical Care RN - NICU, Arrowhead Regional Medical Center
- Cytotechnologist, Arrowhead Regional Medical Center
- Division Chief (Fire District) (County Promotional), Fire District
- Fire Captain, Fire District
- Health Education Specialist II, Public Health
- Human Services System Quality Review Specialist (County Promotional), Human Services-Program Integrity/Fraud Prevention
- Mechanics Assistant, Fleet Management
- Public Health Epidemiologist, Public Health
- Quality Management Nurse - Value Based Programs, Arrowhead Regional Medical Center
- Registered Nurse III - NICU, Arrowhead Regional Medical Center
- Supervising Legal Support Assistant, Multiple County Departments
- Survey Technician II, DPW-Surveyor
Animals aRe First Fund (ARFF) is a nonprofit organization that provides support services for animals cared for and housed at animal shelters operated by San Bernardino County Animal Care. Consider giving in memory of a loved one or pet, giving monthly or sponsoring a fundraiser. Your donation is tax deductible and will directly help homeless animals in your community. To make a donation to assist animals at the shelter, visit arffund.org.
- 24hr Mental Health Helpline: 1-888-743-1478
- Animal Care: 1-800-472-5609
- Code Enforcement: 909-884-4056
- County Fire Non-Emergency Number: 909-387-5974
- Homeless Concerns: 909-387-0623
- Illegal Cannabis Cultivations: 909-387-8400
- Illegal Fireworks: 1-800-472-7766
- Potholes and Other Road Problems: 909-387-8063
- Sheriff Non-Emergency Dispatch: 909-387-8313
- Short Term Rental Complaints: 1-833-722-7871
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