Lakeshore's Fun with Science

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.

The City of Grand Terrace announced that the California Department of Transportation, commonly known as Caltrans, will conduct freeway sweeping operations on Thursday, November 5, 2026, between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. The work will take place along Interstate 215 through Grand Terrace. The announcement was posted October 30, giving residents and motorists advance notice of the scheduled activity.

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 many older adults, maintaining an active lifestyle does not necessarily mean running long distances or participating in demanding exercise routines. Sometimes it begins with a gentle stretch, a controlled movement or a few moments spent focusing on breathing. At the Grand Terrace Senior Center, residents have an opportunity to explore those activities through regularly scheduled Yoga Therapy classes

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.

Completed project establishes a strategic fuel break between Highway 18 and Devil Canyon while removing thousands of discarded tires. Along the northern edge of San Bernardino, the landscape changes quickly from residential neighborhoods to foothills covered with vegetation that can become dangerous during wildfire season.

For many military veterans, the most meaningful recognition does not come from an elaborate ceremony or a large public gathering. Sometimes it comes from sitting across a table from someone who understands the meaning of service, sharing a meal and knowing that their contributions have not been forgotten.

For families balancing rent, utilities, transportation and grocery expenses, the approach of the holiday season can bring financial pressure alongside the anticipation of family celebrations. A household may be managing its regular expenses carefully, only to encounter an unexpected medical bill, reduced working hours or a vehicle repair that leaves less money available for food.

For teenagers, finding a place where they feel comfortable being themselves can make an important difference during the years between childhood and adulthood. Friendships change, school responsibilities grow, and young people begin exploring their interests and independence. In Colton, the Thompson Teen Center provides a community setting where those experiences can unfold through organized recreation, creative activities and opportunities to connect with other teenagers.

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...

Councilman Doug Wilson, serving Grand Terrace since 2014 Speaks out about why he feels Grand Terrace residents deserve to know the facts about Measure “N,” the proposed one-percent sales tax initiative on the ballot this November 3rd.