Rina Sy, Honored Hero

Firefighters in protective gear spray water on a fast-moving brush fire as an aircraft drops red fire retardant over burning hills, with thick smoke rising into the sky nearby.

The exterior entrance of the Moreno Valley Mall shows the main facade with storefront signage and parking area in front of the building.

Volunteers collect trash and debris during a community cleanup event aimed at improving neighborhood conditions.

Community members attend a ribbon-cutting ceremony celebrating the opening of a new local business.

Guests attend a formal fundraising gala supporting pediatric healthcare services.

A medical transport helicopter prepares to land near a hospital to transfer a patient for emergency care.

Junior pitcher Illyana Rangel rises to the moment, leading the Lady Titans with heart, resilience, and unwavering determination.

Richard Lee and Ellen Gutierrez stand behind a booth at an elementary school Career Day, talking with children gathered around a table covered with boba-themed materials and giveaways.

CalKIDS 100% Banner Presentation and Student Celebration at Good Hope Elementary School

A rattlesnake is coiled on rocky ground with its tongue extended, displaying its patterned scales and raised rattle in a natural outdoor setting.

A group of community members and professionals from Dignity Health – Community Hospital of San Bernardino (CHSB) and St. Bernardine Medical Center (SBMC) stand together holding certificates on a decorated stage with a red curtain backdrop, celebrating recognition for their achievements.

Residents hike along a sunlit trail on Blue Mountain overlooking Grand Terrace.