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Redlands Pottery Project joins A.K. Smiley Public Library for a November 14 workshop designed for young artists ages 13 to 18. A lump of clay may not look like much at first. In the hands of a young artist, however, it can become a bowl, a decorative sculpture or an entirely unexpected creation.

The first years of a child's life are filled with milestones that families often remember forever. A baby's first smile, the first attempt to crawl and the first spoken words are moments of celebration. They can also bring questions, uncertainty and new responsibilities for parents learning how to care for a growing child.

CSUSB’s Department of Physics and Astronomy has earned recognition for it for its work to create a more inclusive, diverse and supportive physics department, earning the Bronze Award from the American Association for the Advancement of Science Physics & Astronomy SEA Change program.

When electricity fails, cellular networks become overloaded or ordinary communications systems are disrupted, the ability to exchange information can become one of the most important resources available during an emergency. Moreno Valley is preparing residents to better understand an alternative form of communication through an amateur radio training course scheduled for November 6 and 7.

A decision affecting the future of educational options in Moreno Valley is scheduled for Tuesday, November 10, when the Moreno Valley Unified School District Board of Education considers a charter school petition involving Options for Youth – Moreno Valley.

The Moreno Valley Public Library provides educational programs and learning opportunities for children and families, including activities that encourage exploration and discovery. A public library can be the place where a child discovers a favorite book, but it can also be where that child begins to understand how a machine works, why a scientific experiment produces a particular result or how a simple idea can become an invention.

Twenty physical therapy students and accompanying faculty members visited two hospitals in China last month for mutual learning and exchange of perspectives on rehabilitation. An international academic experience in China highlights how future rehabilitation professionals can learn from different approaches to patient care.

A panoramic view of residential neighborhoods and surrounding hills illustrates the landscape of Grand Terrace. On November 30, 2026, Grand Terrace will mark 48 years since becoming an incorporated California city.

A handful of colorful building bricks may not look like much at first. Spread across a table, they are simply small pieces waiting to be assembled. But in the hands of an imaginative child, those pieces can become a bridge, a house, a vehicle or an entirely new invention.

For someone comfortable using a computer, sending an email or finding information online may take only a few seconds. But for a person who has never learned those skills, even a simple task can feel overwhelming. At the Grand Terrace Branch Library, residents who want to become more confident using computers can receive individualized assistance through a free basic computer instruction program.

When residents walk into a public library, they may be thinking about finding a book, helping a child with homework or locating information they cannot easily access elsewhere. Few visitors stop to consider the decisions that help determine which services a library provides, how it operates or how its responsibilities to the community are defined.

One of the most visible projects Navarro wants to advance is the city’s planned sports complex. He lists its development among his major accomplishments and says residents should evaluate another term partly by whether the city breaks ground and completes project phases. Read more about Mayor Frank Navarro...