Canyon Springs Health Careers Academy Sophomore students. “The Canyon Springs Health Careers Academy has consistently produced students with a plethora of knowledge, genuine concern about all health issues and most importantly a passion to be proactive and responsive,” Dr. White said. “The level of student engagement and compassion for others has propelled this program above the rest. Students participating in this program live and breathe commitment to health.” ...

Parks and Recreation Commissioner James C. Baker II (left) presents a certificate of recognition to Moreno Valley Noon Rotary Club President Ross Nakatani during the Rotary's Nov. 19 meeting in thanks of the Rotary's donation of $1,000 to the efforts, headed by Baker, to restore the landmark M on Box Springs Mountain. ...

It is important to remain up-to-date on Pertussis, or whooping cough, vaccinations, as Pertussis immunity from vaccination is not lifelong. ...

Waste Management services will be closed Thursday in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday but will resume Friday, Nov. 29. ...

Running with the pack. More than 1,000 participants are expected for the 24th Annual Holiday Classic Half Marathon & 5K Run/Walk that winds through the streets of Loma Linda, Sunday, Dec. 1. ...

Artists Patty and Juan Navarrete hail from Taos, New Mexico. Recently they worked to install three public art pieces they created for sbX bus stops in Loma Linda. ...

San Manuel Band of Mission Indians Business Committee Secretary Ken Ramirez and Fire Chief Michael Smith (fourth and fifth from left) present a $28,000 donation to the Redlands Emergency Services Academy at the Oct. 15 Redlands City Council meeting. From left: Redlands Fire Chief Jeff Frazier; Mayor Pete Aguilar; Redlands Police Commander Chris Catren; San Manuel Band of Mission Indians Business Committee Secretary Ken Ramirez and Fire Chief Michael Smith; Redlands Police Cpl. Cindy Gourlay; Redlands Firefighter Jason Dressel; Redlands Police Officer Chris Mead; and Redlands Police Cpl. Eddie Herrera. ...

Loma Linda University Children's Hospital plans to incorporate a program that will focus on those who live in the high and mid deserts. ...

Look for Santa and his crew around Grand Terrace this season, as they make their way through the city. The Grand Terrace Fire Station #23 will also be opening the fire station as a tree lot during designated week and weekend hours. Support your local firefighters and pick up a beautiful Christmas tree! ...

The Highgrove United Methodist Church will be presenting a Living Nativity. All are welcome and invited to stop by and join in the fun. ...

Largo Concrete, Inc. Principal Ken Long speaks to the City Council at the meeting on Nov. 19 in favor of overturning the Planning Commission's denial of a Conditional Use Permit for the company. He maintained that the company would work with residents living in the area to keep traffic and noise down, and also held that the property had been cleaned since Largo placed it in escrow. ...