"Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need and thank him for all he has done." Phil. 4:6 NLT The following contain recent issues facing our county reported by local news. It highlights news related to crime, economy, education, traffic and weather. In our podcast, we will summarize a few of the stories. You might gravitate to one subject over another. Pray what concerns you. Our united prayers can turn the tide of evil and bring about the work of God's Kingdom. Let's turn our fears, frustrations or frenzy into faith-filled petitions that keep knocking UNTIL God moves [Luke 18:1-8] Pray for the people involved, decisions makers, emergency responders, victims, criminals, law enforcement, circumstances. Share with others. In the comments section at the end of this page, post that you prayed and what you prayed for. Feel free to also type your prayer. This will help others. Need help praying for the news? Use the following resource: How to pray for breaking news stories - 24-7 Prayer International Local & Outstanding Crime News in Week ending 09/25/26 | Prayer Podcast PRAYER FOCUS: Local News & Environment Pray for … Hurricane Polo effects on Southern California 100 miles of beaches … potential large waves, high surf, high tides, coastal flooding, coastal erosion, rip currents, hazardous ocean conditions, humidity, tropical moisture, forecast uncertainty from Sunday-Tuesday. State of emergency declared for all of California ahead of strong El Niño forecast Recent news: Two people were killed when a small plane crashed in Hesperia. A homeless man is in critical condition after being stabbed at a homeless encampment in Hesperia. Arrested: Upland man arrested in Bullhead City, AZ on forgery, fraud charges. After 2 decades a man from Big Bear was arrested for murdering his wife who was missing since 2007 and finally identified by her remains in 2023. Police shootout leaves suspect wounded after officers find 2 victims shot at San Bernardino home. Two people hitting home-improvement stores across two Southern California counties made it as far as Upland before police arrested in the parking lot. Felon on probation in Johnson Valley arrested for alleged handgun possession. Fontana man arrested for assault with a deadly weapon. Suspect arrested following Hesperia residential robbery, police chase. Traffic stop led to drug bust in Big Bear, Hesperia ex-con jailed. Vehicle taken in Hesperia armed robbery leads to pursuit ending in Apple Valley. Two Sonic employees injured in Yucca Valley assault, alleged DHS student involved. Two arrested after checks allegedly forged from 86-year-old Apple Valley woman’s account. 22-year-old arrested after Victorville gang team recovers two handguns during search warrant. Special Operations: Traffic stop leads to drug bust in Big Bear, Hesperia ex-con jailed

From September to Election Day, we focus our prayers on the elections as if our life depends on it; the critical infrastructure in our country that has been threatened by various countries and for our local news. “Praise the name of God forever and ever, for he has all wisdom and power. He controls the course of world events; he removes kings and sets up other kings. He gives wisdom to the wise and knowledge to the scholars. He reveals deep and mysterious things and knows what lies hidden in darkness, though he is surrounded by light. Daniel 2:20-22 NLT MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY 9/7 Elections - Voters & IFA Prayer Guide Part 1 9/8 Critical Infrastructure - Water & Wastewater 9/9 Critical Infrastructure - Chemical Sector 9/10 Media & Elections - Whose Report will you Believe? 9/11 Local News & Environment 9/14 Elections - Poll workers & IFA Prayer Guide Part 2 9/15 Critical Infrastructure - Commercial Facilities Sector 9/16 Critical Infrastructure - Communi-cations Sector 9/17 Elections & Media - Battle for the airwaves 9/18 Local News & Environment 9/21 Battle for the Airwaves 9/22 Critical Infrastructure - Manufacturing Sectors 9/23 Critical Infrastructure - Dams Sector 9/24 Elections & Media: Social Media Platforms 9/25 Local News & Environment 9/28 9/29 Critical Infrastructure - 9/30 Critical Infrastructure - 10/1 10/2 Local News & Environment 10/5 10/6 Critical Infrastructure - 10/7 Critical Infrastructure - 10/8 10/9 10/12 10/13 Critical Infrastructure - 10/14 Critical Infrastructure - 10/15 10/16 10/19 10/20 Critical Infrastructure - 10/21 Critical Infrastructure - 10/22 10/23 10/26 10/27 Critical Infrastructure - 10/28 Critical Infrastructure - 10/29 10/30 11/2 11/3 11/4 11/5 11/6 Helpful Resources: Critical Infrastructure Sectors | CISA Water and Wastewater Systems | Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency CISA Communications Sector | Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency CISA Commercial Facilities Sector | Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency CISA Chemical Sector | Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency CISA Give Him 15 for 09/03/2026 🌲Magnitute of Upcoming Elections Critical Manufacturing Sector | Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency CISA Dams Sector | Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency CISA

Pray for top issues, schools currently face in the upcoming 2026-27 school year. When you drive by a school of any kind - pray for it. Our future depends on it. Short Prayer Podcasts and resources are linked below. 7/6 Introduction Updates from 20258/889/ 7/7 Chronic Absenteeism 7/8 State of the Teacher K-12 public 7/9 State of the Students K-12 public 7/13 Postsecondary adults why no degree 7/14 State of CA Colleges 7/15 Bullying in SBC schools Online & In Person 7/16 Substance Abuse in K-12 schools 7/20 Challenges for Parents & Teachers 7/21 CA Teacher Shortage 7/22 Major Challenges Students Face 7/23 Classroom Behavior Issue 7/27 Libraries, Librarians & Books 7/28 Courageous Faith Students & Staff 7/29 Bring Your Bible to School 7/30 See You at the Pole Day 8/3 Students & Staff at PreK, Daycare & Aftercare 8/4 Students & Staff in K-6th grades 8/5 Students & Staff in Jr. & High schools 8/6 Students & Staff in Colleges 8/10 CA Bills affecting Public Schools 8/11 #1-5 of 10 bills affecting Public Schools currently in hearings 8/12 #6-10 of 10 bills affecting Public Schools currently in hearings 8/13 School Support Staff 8/17 School Faculty 8/18 School Leaders 8/19 Parents of students all ages 8/20 US education compared to world 8/24 Homeschooling Parents & Kids 8/25 Christian Clubs on Campuses 8/26 Christian Schools K-12 8/27 Colleges & Revival 8/31Campus Safety & Officers 9/1 Dept of Ed & CA Dept of Ed 9/2 Teacher Unions: NEA, AFT, CTA 9/3 District School Boards Helpful Resources [in order of reference] RAND_RRA1108-17.pdf The State of Public Education in 2025 in Five Charts | RAND State of the American Teacher Survey, Winter 2025 | RAND Teacher Well-Being, Pay, and Intentions to Leave in 2025: Findings from the State of the American Teacher Survey | RAND The State of the American Teacher and the American Principal | RAND Ten Things to Pray for Teachers, Schools, and Leaders - Rooted Ministry 5131.6 - Alcohol and Other Drugs - San Bernardino County Superintendent of Schools; Friday Night Live – Department of Public Health; Substance Use Prevention - San Bernardino City Unified School District; https://www.justice.gov/usao-edky/file/898991/dl A-Prayer-Guide-for-SchoolsStudentsStaffsTeachers-Final-by-page-order.pdf https://claimyourcampus.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/The-CYC-Prayer-Walk-Guide-2.pdf Examining School PersonneStl Roles and Responsibilities (thoughtco.com) 5 parental rights you must know before your kid returns to school Microsoft Word - Praying For Your School.doc (prayerclosetministries.org); 11 Back-to-School Prayers | Christianity Today PISA Scores by Country 2026 | Education Rankings by Country 2026 | Most Educated Countries 2026 Prayers for Homeschooling | Fast Facts on Homeschooling | National Home Education Research Institute Good News Club - Child Evangelism Fellowship | P7 BIBLE CLUBS | High School Christian Club | Students Standing Strong Are Christian Schools Really Worth It? The Truth About Academic Excellence and Faith Integration | Campus Prayer Guide | Every Student Every School About — UniteUS | Unite Samford: 'God is Moving in This Generation!' Warfare Prayers for Students, Teachers, & Parents Guide to pray for schools, warfare prayers and declarations Prayer for Safety of School Campuses - Intercessors for America : Role & Responsibilities - Belief & Purpose (CA Dept of Education) | President Trump’s First Year: Education in America | U.S. Department of Education Trump ramps up Education Department’s dismantling with changes on special education and civil rights | Federal News Network | Newsom’s final education budget, by the numbers | EdSource .” [Awkward, I know! But we need to talk about teachers’ unions. - Christian Educators] New From NEA | NEA | AFT - American Federation of Teachers - A Union of Professionals | California Teachers Association Role and Responsibilities