Firefighters Ignite Spark of Love for 2014 Holiday Season

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.

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.

Students sit in a classroom using laptops while a teacher provides instruction at the front of the room.

A sheriff’s patrol vehicle is parked along a residential street in Moreno Valley during daylight hours.

Emergency responder hazmat engine during a hazmat response.

Creamy, dreamy, and bursting with spring greens, this risotto tastes like the season on a spoon.

Regular screenings and awareness of early warning signs empower women to take charge of their breast health.

Faith is the quiet confidence that God is working beyond what we see, anchoring us in hope.