🌱 Who’s leading in San Bernardino County’s high-stakes sheriff’s race tonight?
San Bernardino, California Patch AM: a 3 min readGood morning San Bernardino! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Who’s leading in San Bernardino County’s high-stakes sheriff’s race tonight?
- How will these tight county races reshape San Bernardino’s political landscape?
- What we know so far about the Millers Fire in the county
Today's riddle: What did the carpenter ant say when he walked into the bar? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Very warm, with a high of 93 and low of 61 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Thursday: Mostly sunny and very warm, temps: high: 94, low: 60.
- Friday: Mostly sunny and warm, with a high of 90 and low of 59 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• 2026 Election Results: San Bernardino County Sheriff Shannon Dicus faces challenger Joe Silva (sbsun.com) — San Bernardino County voters are seeing Sheriff Shannon Dicus hold a strong early lead over challenger Joe Silva in the 2026 primary, with updated results expected later tonight. The race centers on department morale, staffing levels, and how the sheriff manages a $1.2 billion budget and lobbies lawmakers on public safety laws. 
• 2026 Election Results: San Bernardino County supervisor, auditor-controller/treasurer/tax collector races (sbsun.com) — San Bernardino County voters are shaping key local power centers, with early results showing leads in the supervisor Districts 2 and 4 races and in the high-profile auditor‑controller/treasurer/tax collector contest. The article details legal challenges, ethics questions, and potential censure efforts that could affect how billions in county funds are managed.
• Update: Millers Fire in San Bernardino County (sacbee.com) — A new wildfire called the Millers Fire has been burning on U.S. Forest Service land in San Bernardino County since Monday afternoon, with cause and containment still unknown as of Tuesday late morning. Residents in and around San Bernardino should stay alert for official updates on fire behavior, smoke, and any potential advisories affecting nearby communities.
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Found this sweet puppy laying in the middle of the street on mountain and Kendall.
Would hate to take her to the shelter! She’s friendly and very calm. (Nextdoor Sterling) - We found and rescued, NALA, a male who is fully intact off of the street this morning in north San Bernardino.
We have called and texted to this number on his collar 310-930-6843 several times to NO avail thus far. If anyone knows where NALA belongs, please… (Nextdoor Del Rosa Estates)
- Home Chef posted a job opening for Sanitation Associate 2nd Shift (4pm- 12:30am) in San Bernardino. Apply here.
- Dollar Tree Family Dollar - Dollar Tree, Inc. posted a job opening for 1st Shift Shipping Loader - M-Th 5:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. in San Bernardino. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near San Bernardino here.
🗞 Nearby News
Rialto
- The Roofing Alliance Announces 2026-27 Leadership (roofingcontractor.com)
- How a Fontana detective solved a 40-year-old cold case with a Wingstop cup (dailynews.com)
- Kelvin Moore Seeks Re-election as West Valley Water District Director (theievoice.com)
Colton
- CHS Learning Specialist Takes On New Position for CJUSD (pepperbough.com)
- Ribbon-cutting Marks Critical Expansion for Child & Adolescent Behavioral Healthcare in Southern California (mcdmag.com)
- Meet Mr. and Ms. Yellowjacket (pepperbough.com)
Ok San Bernardino! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Is the bar tender here? (Thank you W. M. for sending it in!)
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