Mini Greenhouse from a Plastic Bottle

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.

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.

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.

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.

Families enjoy a Halloween trunk-or-treat gathering with decorated vehicles, pumpkins and festive costumes. Grand Terrace has scheduled its 2026 Trunk or Treat celebration for October 31

Young readers made a splash during the County Library’s 2026 Summer Reading Program, discovering new books, building reading skills and celebrating a summer filled with learning and imagination. Read more below to see how local readers made waves this summer.

New cellular therapy facility could bring more clinical trials and promising treatment research to Inland Empire patients. A laboratory researcher works with cell culture samples, illustrating the advanced scientific techniques involved in cellular therapy development.

Young children explore painting and artistic expression in a supervised community art class. Colton's recreation offerings include painting activities designed to introduce children and families to creativity.

Five college-age volunteers work in a sunny community garden, planting vegetables and herbs in wooden raised beds. Several wear gardening gloves and use hand tools, while leafy greens, tomatoes, and flowers fill the garden.

A citrus tree grows in a Southern California backyard. Grand Terrace is included in a regional quarantine intended to limit the spread of Huanglongbing, a destructive citrus disease

Families enjoy a community Halloween celebration featuring costumes, decorated vehicles and seasonal activities. Colton's annual Halloween Festival is scheduled for October 30 at Fleming Park.