The Inland Empire Legislative Caucus (Inland Empire Caucus) recently announced that the 2026-27 state budget includes funding to begin expanding judicial capacity in California’s most under-resourced courts, including those serving the Inland Empire.
San Bernardino County’s CARE Act program is helping individuals connect with the support, treatment and services they need to move toward greater stability and independence.
For CARE Act graduate Lawrence, that support made a meaningful difference. Lawrence shared that his CARE team consistently showed up for him, helping him access medication, connecting him with his care team and supporting him as he learned to manage appointments more independently.
Over time, Lawrence says the program also strengthened his relationship with his sister and helped him become more independent. As he completed the program, he described graduation as a “fresh start,” a new journey and a new beginning.
Want to learn more about the CARE Act and how it can help? Community members are invited to join our CARE Act Info Session on Aug. 27 at noon to learn more about the program, available support and how CARE can make a difference for individuals and families in San Bernardino County.
For more information and upcoming events, visit sbcounty.gov/dbh/events.
Additional County Update News – August 20, 2026
- Board Actions, Aug. 18
- Ayala Park celebrates new improvements with ribbon cutting during National Night Out
- Behind the Ready: Keeping communities informed and equipped
- County launches environmental justice ordinance effort with Bloomington presentation
- Explore County Services: Discover why San Bernardino County Libraries are the coolest places to be
- Care and Connect Safety Expo brings autism community together with first responders in Fontana
- Applications for free children’s summer nutrition program due Aug. 31
- Children and Family Services Parent Partners turn lived experience into hope for families
- County Library celebrates 40 Career Online High School graduates
- New rental brings fresh overnight experience to Yucaipa Regional Park
- Animal Care is seeking short-term foster families to support upcoming Wings of Rescue flight
- SBC Through Your Eyes: Joshua Tree National Park
- Submit your photos and videos of the county’s destinations, nature and cityscapes
- San Bernardino County history: Ontario Motor Speedway
- Things to do in San Bernardino County
- Pet of the Week: Vint