updated 05/19/25 Victorville City Web Site Location : in Victor Valley at the southwestern edge of the Mojave Desert, 81 miles northeast of Los Angeles, 34 miles south of Barstow, 48 miles east of Palmdale, and 37 miles north of San Bernardino through the Cajon Pass on Interstate 15. Victorville is the location of offices of the "Mojave Desert Branch" of the San Bernardino County government; bordered by Apple Valley on the east, Hesperia on the south, and Adelanto on the west. The Mojave River flows sporadically through Victorville. The elevation at City Hall is approximately 2,950 feet above sea level. Demographics : estimated population [2024] 135,983; median age 31; median household income $54K; median property value $271K; 49% married; 52% have kids <18; 66% speak English; 33% speak Spanish; White (Hispanic) (41.5%), White (Non-Hispanic) (22.4%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (16%), Other (Hispanic) (8.18%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (3.58%). 91.3% U.S. citizens; average household is 4 people; 4,383 veterans [2% WWII; 7% Korean; 40% Vietnam; 51% Gulf Wars] Victorville City map Location of Upland city in SBC History Victorville was incorporated on September 21, 1962 as a general law city. At the time, the population was approximately 8,110, and the land area was 9.7 square miles. Since then, our City has experienced significant growth with current population estimates of 125,000 and land mass of 74.16 square miles. Victorville's history dates back more than 100 years prior to incorporation, when the first settlers of European descent arrived. In about 1885, the community was known as Victor. It was named after Jacob Nash Victor, a construction superintendent for the California Southern Railroad (Santa Fe Railroad). The town was established as a result of the original railroad station constructed approximately one mile northwest of the narrows of the Mojave River. On January 18, 1886, the Plan of the Town of Victor was prepared which created the grid pattern of the original town. This original subdivision included property between "A" Street through "G" Street and First Street through Eleventh Street. The area encompassed approximately 200 acres or one-third of a square mile. The abundance of good water and the availability of rich bottom lands led to agricultural development shortly after the establishment of the railroad depot. Near the turn of the century, large deposits of limestone and granite were discovered. Since then the cement manufacturing industry has emerged as the single most important industry of the Victor Valley. In 1901, the community's name was changed by the United States Post Office from "Victor" to "Victorville" due to the confusion associated with the community of Victor, Colorado. In 1926, U.S. Route 66 was established, which was one of the main arteries of the National Highway System linking Chicago, Illinois, with California. A portion of this famous highway provided a transportation corridor through Victorville, which was unsurpassed until Interstate 15 was constructed. Seventh Street and "D" Street were a part of this national highway. During World War II, on July 23, 1941, initial construction of Victorville Army Airfield, later renamed George Air Force Base, began. The base was completed May 18, 1943. When fully activated, the base supported two Tactical Fighter Wings of the Tactical Air Command whose primary aircraft was the F-4 Phantom. It also employed approximately 6,000 civilian and military personnel. On January 5, 1989, the Secretary of Defense announced the closure of George Air Force Base under the Base Closure and Realignment Act. The base was deactivated December 15, 1992. The former military base was annexed into the City July 21, 1993, and has been renamed Southern California Logistics Airport . Specific Prayer Points Environment : current air quality ; recent earthquakes ; current drought condition is extreme ; current fire outlook Economy : The economy of Victorville, CA employs 42.4k people. The largest industries in Victorville, CA are Retail Trade (6,266 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (5,481 people), and Transportation & Warehousing (4,555 people), and the highest paying industries are Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($83,750), Utilities ($75,865), and Information ($63,850). The most common jobs held by residents of Victorville, CA, by number of employees, are Sales & Related Occupations (5,510 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (4,111 people), and Material Moving Occupations (3,454 people). Compared to other places, Victorville, CA has an unusually high number of residents working as Material Moving Occupations (2.19 times higher than expected), Fire Fighting & Prevention, & Other Protective Service Workers Including Supervisors (2.06 times), and Transportation Occupations (1.7 times). Government : Current city council & County District 1 Schools: Victor Valley College, Victor Valley Elementary school district ; Victor Valley Union High school district Christian schools : [not exhaustive] Victor Valley Christian schools; Bible Baptist Christian Academy, ABC 123 Christian Academy, The Gate Christian, Zion Lutheran, Grace Christian preschool Crime grade : [2024] overall crime grade is D+; violent crime D+; property D; other A-; top issues are theft 16% Poverty Issues : [2024] 19.9% - 7.9% > CA Avg 12%; One out of every 4.3 residents of Victorville lives in poverty.\ Points of interest : Victorville Planned Parenthood; 4 prisons; 3 houses 1,200 males each; the camp houses over 200 females. USP Victorville : United States Penitentiary Victorville , considered very unsafe by prisoners, dubbed Victimville high level of violence, High security [; FCI Victorville Medium 1 - Federal Correctional Institution Victorville Medium 1 is a medium-security level federal prison; FCI Victorville Medium 2 - Federal Correctional Institution Victorville Medium 2 is a medium-security level federal prison; FCI Victorville Camp - Federal Correctional Institution Victorville Camp is a minimum-security level federal prison is one of the most sought-after women’s federal prisons in California. Southern California Logistics Airport . Spiritual : Intercessors arise and claim this large suburb for the Lord & pray until they see change; prayer groups start and/or grow with a quest to see people saved and transformed by the gospel; Christian recovery groups for those dealing with addictions; laborers for the harvest; ways to reach the poor; unity among the churches; people have a passion to reach the gangs and see deliverance and such a change, like Saul to Pauls that would make more people turn to the Lord by the power of God changing their lives; reformation in the city and pockets of it where there is more crime and violence; revival and an awakening to those who believe to hunger and thirst after righteousness; that God's kingdom would be advanced. Churches & Ministries [not exhaustive] High Desert Church Victorville campus Abba Rain Ministries Apostolic assembly in the faith of JESUSCHRIST Bible Baptist Church Bread Of Heaven Ministries Burning Bush Baptist Church Calvary Chapel Victorville Desert Rock Church El Bethel Apostolic Faith Church Emmanuel Temple Christian First Assembly of God First Christian Church First Missionary Baptist Church First Southern Baptist Gate Church High Desert Church Holy Innocents Catholic Church Holy Innocents Parish Hosanna Christian Fellowship Jesus Rey de Reyes Ministerio de Sanidad y Liberacion Mount Carmel Community Church New Community Baptist Church New Start Christian Center Oasis Christian Church Saint John Of God Salvation Army Set Free Christian Fellowship Seventh-Day Adventist Church Spirit Of Christ Tabernacle St Joan of Arc Parish St John Lutheran Church St Mary Coptic Orthodox Church Streams Of Hope Church Sunrise Church - Victorville The Church At Victorville Tongpu Sarang Presbyterian Church Trinity Lutheran Church United Methodist Church United Pentecostal Church Victor Valley Baptist Church Victor Valley Church Of Christ Victorville 2 Foursquare Church Victorville Church Of God Victorville Foursquare Church Victorville Green Tree Community Victory Chapel Zion Lutheran Church

updated 05/19/25 San Bernardino City Web Site Location : a city and county seat of San Bernardino County, California. Located in the Inland Empire region of Southern California, making it the 18th-largest city in California. San Bernardino is the economic, cultural, and political hub of the San Bernardino Valley, as well as a college town, as home to California State University, San Bernardino. Neighboring cities include Rialto & Fontana to the west; north is Crestline & Muscoy; to the east is Highland & Redlands; south is Loma Linda & Grand Terrace. Demographics est. population 221,774 [2024]; founded in 1810; county seat of San Bernardino County; median age 30; M:F ratio 1:1; 42% married; 53% have kids <18; 50% speak English; 45% speak Spanish; 43% Hispanic; 15% White non-Hispanic; 14% Black; 5% Asian; 23% other; 23% born outside of US; $45K median household income; $249K median property value; 86% US citizens; 5580 Veterans [98 WWII; 462 Korean; 2200 Gulf Wars]; 70% high school graduates; 7% attended college; 12% college graduates; 60% own homes; 3.3 average people per house; commute time average 32 minutes San Bernardino City map Location of San Bernardino city in SBC History Spanish missionaries were the first settlers to the region. They chose the fertile valley at the foot of a mountain range as an outpost for other missionaries who traveled throughout the California territory preaching to the various Indian tribes. Father Francisco Dumetz made his last trip from Mission San Gabriel to the San Bernardino Valley and in 1810 set up an altar in a planned effort to convert the Indians living there. Padre Dumetz named the area "San Bernardino" after Saint Bernardino of Siena, the patron saint of the day on the Catholic Calendar. In 1819, Mission San Gabriel established Rancho San Bernardino in the area. The main concern of the missionaries was the spiritual welfare of the Indians, but they also took a part in their material well being, showing their peaceful friends how to bring water down from Mill creek and the best ways to plant and irrigate crops. As the mission flourished, so did the Indians. However, all missions were ordered closed by decree of California's Governor Figeroa in 1834 and the mission period came to an end. But with its demise came the birth of the Great Spanish rancheros. The abandoned mission didn't stay vacant for long and soon became an important post on the trading route known as the Spanish Trail. Pioneer trailblazers like Kit Carson and Jedediah Smith, among others, spent a good deal of time in the valley during those years. Beautiful haciendas were built to house the Spanish landowners and the ranchos were kept in a constant state of excitement from all the fiestas, rodeos, horse races and celebrations of religious holidays. The biggest threat to the happy life on the ranchos was the horse and cattle-stealing raids made by tribes of desert Indians. Usually made during the full moon, these attacks could wipe out a rancho's entire herd and many rancheros eventually gave up and moved out of the area. The stealing continued, however, until a company of nearly 500 Mormons arrived in the valley in 1851, making camp at the mouth of a creek which flowed briskly through the valley to the Santa Ana River. Overjoyed with the abundance of water, the dense growth of willows, cottonwoods and sycamores and the mustard and wild oats that grew on the hillsides, the followers named the stream "Lytle Creek" after their leader, Captain Andrew Lytle. Dedicated to expanding Brigham Young's religious empire, the religious pioneers purchased 35,000 acres of the San Bernardino Rancho in 1851, for $77,500, with a down payment of $7,000. Having heard tales about the Indian attacks, the Mormons quickly built a stockade around the rancho and named it Fort San Bernardino. The families lived inside the stockade for the first few years, growing wheat and other crops outside and building a grain mill inside. But since the Mormons weren't raising cattle or horses, the desert Indians were no longer a threat and soon families were able to move out and build their own homes. In the fall of 1852, Colonel Henry Washington, a United States deputy surveyor, erected a monument on top of Mount San Bernardino and through it ran the base line from which surveys in the southern part of the state were, and are still made. The community thrived and in 1854 the City of San Bernardino was officially incorporated. Population at the time was 1,200 - 900 of them Mormons. San Bernardino was strictly a temperance town, with no drinking or gambling allowed. In 1857 Brigham Young recalled his Mormons to Salt Lake City. Some went, taking great financial losses, while others opted to remain and struggled to continue on their own. In the six short years that the Mormons followed their mission at San Bernardino Rancho, they made numerous achievements, establishing schools, stores, a network of roads and a strong government. Gold was discovered in Holcomb Valley in 1860 and men poured into the mountains through San Bernardino to try their luck at panning. For a time Belleville, in Holcomb Valley, was the largest city in Southern California with 10,000 residents, and it almost became the county seat, losing to San Bernardino by only one vote. Times were rough and hard, just like the men who came in search of instant wealth, and numerous internal problems plagued the God-fearing settlers. The community survived and both the library and temperance associations were created at this time. As the last years of the 19th century waned, the giant railway companies eventually found their way to San Bernardino, changing it from a sleepy town into an enterprising city. The Santa Fe, the Union Pacific and the Southern Pacific railroads all converged on the city, making it the hub of their Southern California operations. Competition between the railroads set off a rate war, which brought thousands of newcomers to California in the great land boom of the 1880's. When the Santa Fe Railway established a transcontinental link in 1886, the already prosperous valley exploded. Even more settlers flocked from the East and population figures doubled, from 6,150 in 1900 to 12,779 in 1910, the year that the San Bernardino Chamber of Commerce was first organized. A well-known landmark of the San Bernardino Valley is the arrowhead that sits high on the mountainside. Clearly visible since long before the white man came, the figure has many legends concerning its origin. The Indians, well aware of the medicinal value of the hot springs, often gathered there to bathe in the hot springs. The Mormons called the mark the "Ace of Spades". Measuring 1,375 feet long and 449 feet wide, the arrowhead is visible from as far away as 30 miles on a clear day. Although it was commonly believed at one time that the Indians had made the arrowhead to mark the location of the hot springs, geologists now say that it is a natural phenomenon, a natural uplifting of the soil. As the years went by, San Bernardino floundered and flourished with growing pains, just as all communities do. The good times went hand-in-hand with the bad times. Today, of course, San Bernardino has grown into a civilized, urban center - a modern community with a bright future. The enduring spirit and vitality of yesterday's pioneers is still evident and is reflected in the pride of the community. Motto: “The Future is Ours" Specific Prayer Points Environment : current earthquakes ; current Air Quality ; current fire outlook ; current drought condition [severe]; Economy : The most common jobs are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (10,647 people), Material Moving Occupations (10,022 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (7,805 people). Compared to other places, San Bernardino, CA has an unusually high number of residents working as Material Moving Occupations (3.15 times higher than expected), Fire Fighting & Prevention, & Other Protective Service Workers Including Supervisors (1.79 times), and Healthcare Support Occupations (1.64 times). Government : Current City Council | Home of County Supervisors & key leaders 3rd District oversees this city Colleges: California State University San Bernardino ; In 2020, universities in San Bernardino, CA awarded 8,387 degrees. The student population of San Bernardino, CA is skewed towards women, with 12,066 male students and 20,533 female students. Most students graduating from Universities in San Bernardino, CA are Hispanic or Latino (5,107 and 64.3%), followed by White (1,235 and 15.5%), Black or African American (526 and 6.62%), and Asian (447 and 5.63%). The largest universities in San Bernardino, CA by number of degrees awarded are California State University-San Bernardino (5,858 and 69.8%), San Bernardino Valley College (2,152 and 25.7%), and Concorde Career College-San Bernardino (368 and 4.39%). The most popular majors in San Bernardino, CA are General Business Administration & Management (1,435 and 17.1%), General Psychology (781 and 9.31%), and Liberal Arts & Sciences (713 and 8.5%). The median tuition cost for a public four year colleges is $5,742 for in-state students and $17,622 for out-of-state students. K-12 Schools & Christian schools : San Bernardino City Unified School district | List of Christian schools Crime grade : [2024] overall crime grade is D; violent is D; property is D; other is D+; top issues are theft 17%; vehicle theft 6%. Home to Central Detention Center; San Bernardino City Jail; Central Valley Juvenile Detention & Assessment Center Gangs : Crips, Bloods, Verdugo gang some of the largest | Crime Issues & History Video | Rappers promote Doggystyleeee [killed in 2020]; Kingmostwanted Rapper for Bloods Poverty Issues: [2024] 19.5% - 7.5% > CA Avg 12% Points of Interest : Abortion clinics: Planned Parenthood ; FPA Women's Health ; Alternative clinics: San Bernardino Pregnancy & Family Resource Center; Assure Pregnancy Clinic Spiritual : Intercessors to rise up with courage and faith to believe God to move in the churches, in the believers and in the outflow of the Spirit; for prayer groups to grow and pray with fervor; strongholds broken that oversee the crime, lawlessness, abortions, poverty and fears; hearts broken over sin and the love of God; may those who know the Lord humble themselves and pray; may those who do not know you yet discover your mercy and hear and see of your greatness and turn to you; for laborers for the harvest; churches to unite in events that reach the communities in most need; outreaches to the poor; recovery groups for the many struggling with drugs; those selling drugs be caught, imprisoned; ministries arise to those in the prisons that help them get delivered, healed and transformed by the Gospel and the name of Jesus; for an outpouring of the Spirit of God over the city that brings an amazing reformation in all sectors. Churches & Ministries [not exhaustive] 16th Street 7th Day Adventist Agua Viva Iglesia Comunidad All Nations African SDA Church Allen Chapel Ame Church Apostolic Pentecostal Church Assumption Church Base Church San Bernardino Bethesda House of Mercy Calvary Assembly Of God Church Calvary Chapel Antorcha de Fe Calvary Chapel San Bernardino Calvary Christian Church Campus Hill church Central Christian Church Church Of Acts Church Of Christ Apostolic Church Of Christ At 11Th Street Church Of Christ Of Mountain View Church of Pentecost Community Bible Church Community Ch of Devore Community SDA church Cornerstone Christian Fell Crosswalk SDA church Del Rosa United Methodist Church Ecclesia Christian Fellowship Emmanuel UMC San Bernardino Faith Bible church Faith Temple Apostolic Church First Church of the Nazarene First Congregational-Ucc First Presbyterian Church Galilee Presbyterian Church Gateway Christian Fellowship Golden Valley Christian Church Grace Baptist Church Great Commission Bible Fellowship Greater Bethel Baptist Church Greater Faith Community Church Greater Holy Trinity Church Greater New Jerusalem Church Greater Victory Church of God Highland Avenue Lutheran Church His Light Neighborhood Iglesia de Nuestro Senor Jesucristo Iglesia Unidos En Cristo Iglesia Vision de Futuro Asamblea de Dios Inland Empire Indonesian Group International Ministries Of Holiness Iraq Site Israel Church Of God Judson Baptist Church Kingdom Builders Church International Little Zion MBC Living Rock Community Church Living Word Baptist Church Loma Linda Tagalog Adventist Church Loving Shepard Church Of God Lutheran Church Of Our Savior Meadowbrook Apostolic Church Mission San Bernardino Mountainside Community Church Muscoy Faith Assembly Of God Muscoy United Methodist Church New Apostolic Church New Hope Church Of God In Christ New Hope Missionary Baptist New Jerusalem MBC Northpark Community Church Our Lady Of Fatima Church Our Lady Of Guadalupe Church Our Lady Of Hope Our Lady of the Rosary Cathedral Praise Chapel Christian Fellowship San Bernardino West Prophet Elias Greek Orthodox Roadhouse Biker Church Rock Church & World Outreach Roman Catholic Newman Ministry Saint John's Parish Saint Mark Baptist Church Saint Paul Ame Church Saint Prophet Elias Church Saint Stephen's Church Of God Saint Timothy Community Church San Bernardino 16th Street SDA Church San Bernardino 2 Foursquare Church San Bernardino Christian Center San Bernardino Foursquare Church San Bernardino Hispanic Foursquare Church San Bernardino Samoan San Bernardino Spanish SDA Church Set Free Church San Bernardino Set Free Westside Christian Fellowship Social and Community Services Spanish Church Of God Spirit of Love Christian St Anthony's Church St Bernardine Parish St Paul AME Church St Paul's United Methodist Church St Philip the Apostle St. Mark Baptist Church Temple Missionary Baptist Templo El Siloe Latin American AG The Branch Church The Living Word of God Ministries The New Anointed Ones Ministries The Rock Church And World Outreach Center Trinity Full Gospel Church Unified Baptist Church University Park Christian and MA Church Uptown Church of Christ VCF San Bernardino Victoria 7th Day Adventist Vietnamese Evangelical Church Water of Life Community Church Rosena Ranch Campus Waterman Visayan Filipino SDA Church

updated 05/19/25 Fawnskin Chamber of Commerce Fawnskin is an unincorporated community, population est. 403 [2024]. Its altitude is 6,827 feet; has a post office, established in 1922. It is located in the Northwest section of Big Bear Lake. Hidden along the north shore of Big Bear Lake in the mountains above Southern California, Fawnskin provides activities for the Lake and forest: paddling, hiking or snowshoeing. The city hosts a Doo Dah parade and other events in the summer. Demographics : Median age of the male population is 48.3 and the female population is 51. The race breakdown of the population in Fawnskin varies per year, but currently 393 are one race and 16 are two or more races. Of the 409 people who live in Fawnskin, there are 82 under 20 years old. History | Video clip Unable to access the north side, was only a dirt road and hard to access. Later in 1917 became Fawnskin when a road paved to the north shore completed. A lodge was erected, the first major building; later closed; used currently for several small businesses. Before highway 18 evolved, people had to come through Fawnskin to access Big Bear area. After the highway was built, they had less travelers. Big Bear City & Lake city grew as a result of the traffic coming from the South shore. It's a quiet area which residents prefer. “Spending your getaway on the lake, in the woods, in the town; Northshore of Big Bear Lake" Map of Fawnskin Location of Fawnskin in SBC Specific Prayer Points Spiritual Intercessors to rise up & pray for the issues facing this town; Bible studies, attend churches in Big Bear city or Lake, there's a darkness here, possibly from isolation, long term economic hardships from environment and pandemic Government: 3rd District of SBC Crime issues : [2024] overall crime grade is F: violent crime F; property crime F and other crime is C-; top crime issues are theft at 34% theft very high; burglary 10%; assault 6%; vehicle theft 6%; vandalism 5% Poverty Issues: [2024] 4.4% <7.6% from CA Avg 12% Businesses : took an economic loss, some businesses closed and others are trying to regain their losses; primarily a place for travelers, Bed & Breakfast, inn & lodge, home rentals, or cabins, some businesses cater to the Lake activities; need economy & tourism to improve; saw abandoned and closed up buildings & businesses Points of Interest : Doo Dah Parade, the Loggers' Jubilee, and the Fawnskin Festival, Big Bear discovery center, YMCA, Boy Scouts, trails Environmental issues: Drought & fires Churches [not exhaustive] no churches in Fawnskin proper nearby churches in Big Bear City and Big Bear Lake

updated 05/19/25 Oak Glen City Web Site Oak Glen is a census-designated place situated between the San Bernardino Mountains and the Little San Bernardino Mountains. It is northeast of Yucaipa. Oak Glen is located 15 miles east of San Bernardino, at an elevation of 4,734 feet. It experiences all four seasons and hosts the Apple Blossom Festival in April and the Apple Butter Festival in November. Demographics : median age 60; 20% poverty rate; $80K median income; 84% white; 6% Hispanic; 5% native Hawa\iin & Pacific islander; 2% Asian; 2% African American; overall crime grade is C [see more details below]; estimated population [2024] 387. History of Los Rios & Riley Ranches The Rileys moved to Oak Glen in 1978. They bought 12 acres from “Blackie” Wilshire, son of Oak Glen pioneer Joe Wilshire, who first settled in Oak Glen in 1871. Soon the Rileys were learning how to care for the several hundred heirloom apple trees on the property as well as building a log home for the family. After a couple of years, the Rileys thought it would be great to open the orchard to the public and let folks experience orchard life, firsthand. Soon, visitors were pouring into the small orchard by the hundreds and eager to participate in all that the Rileys planned, including old fashioned hoedown dances, pressing cider by hand, and picking several varieties of apples. In 1987, the adjoining 200 + acres, also originally owned by the Wilshire family, were purchased by Ray and Bea Riley, Dennis’ parents, and soon Grandson Devon and his wife Shelli were operating the expanded Rileys venture on that property and renovating an 1887 apple packing shed for dinner dances, starting school tour programs and hosting several special events each year. In 2002 Devon and Shelli left Riley’s Farm (due to differences in the extended family business direction) and 2-years later they began to tenet the historic Los Rios Rancho. Los Rios Los Rios first began in 1906 when Howard L. Rivers, a grower, packer, and shipper from the Pasadena area purchased property from the Wilshires, over 300 acres, to expand his operation to include apples. He planted the largest apple orchards in all of Southern California, many of which are still in production today. Los Rios Ranch soon became known as the place to get truckloads of quality mile-high grown apples. Fruit from the ranch has been shipped locally and globally over the years. The operation expanded as the shift from wholesale packing/shipping to retailing took hold in the 1950’s. Soon a sales barn and bakery were built, picnic areas developed, and cider operations enhanced to make the most of the growing numbers of visitors, eager for mountain fresh apples and the things made from them. In 1995, The Wildlands Conservancy purchased the ranch from the descendants of the Rivers in an effort to save it from certain development and to retain the rich history and landscape for generations to come. They worked diligently to return some of the land to native habitat, develop and expand trails for visitors and begin an outdoor education program that focuses on the wildland and animal life unique to California and Oak Glen. In the Winter/Spring of 2004, The Wildlands Conservancy and Devon Riley began negotiations to join forces that would enable the Conservancy to focus its efforts on preservation, development of trails, and education while leasing the business operations and the bulk of the orchards to the Riley’s to continue the tradition of apple growing and historic entertainment. Mission: “To Promote the area known as Oak Glen in the production and marketing of Oak Glen apples and apple products, together with restaurants, shops, and other agricultural support services in the area." Map of Oak Glen Location of Oak Glen in SBC Specific Prayer Points Spiritual: retreats bring people again, intercessors arise; pray for evangelism explosion, boldness in sharing faith, transformed lives, protection from floods and fires, able to bounce back from the recent past fires and flooding. Bible studies during the week since most work weekends to cater to the tourism Governed by: SBC District 3 ; State Assembly (District 42) ; State Senate (District 23) Crime Statistics : [2024] overall crime is C+; violent crime C+; property crime C- and other crime A-; top crime issue is theft 10% Poverty Issues : [2024] 3.65% < 9% CA Avg 12% Points of interest: Los Rios Rancho ; Wilshire's Apple Shed; Riley's Farm ; Pear Grove Farm Latest Covid stats Environmental issues: fires, flooding Churches [not exhaustive] no churches in city proper Oak Glen Christian Conference Center nearest churches in Yucaipa & Beaumont

updated 05/19/25 Newberry Springs City Web Site Location : an unincorporated community located on Route 66, to the east of Barstow & Dagget and south of Yermo, in central San Bernardino County. Baghdad Cafe was filmed in 1988 at the Bagdad Café (approx. 2½ miles away); Forks of the Road (approx. 4.8 miles away); Historic Mojave River Road (approx. 7.7 miles away); Camp Cady (approx. 7.7 miles away); Original Del Taco (approx. 9.3 miles away); a different marker also named Camp Cady (approx. 9½ miles away); Harvard Mill (approx. 9.6 miles away); Harvard Reservoir (approx. 9.8 miles away). Demographics: estimated population [2024] 2,514; median age is 43; male to female 1:1; 27% households with children; 73% without; median income $63K; 71% own; 29% rent; 40% high school grad; 37% some college; 18% associate or bachelors; no graduate degree; 62% married; 24% single History [MARKER STATES] Westbound explorers and settlers first discovered this desert oasis while following the old Indian routes. It was in 1885, shortly after the Santa Fe Railroad laid track here, that this site (then called simply, "Water") began to supply potable water for arid points east, filling the tanks at section houses used by the steam locomotives. The advent of the automobile and Route 66 further helped the area to grow. The town, by then called Newberry, with its plentiful water supply was a welcome respite for travelers on Route 66. During its heyday in the 1950's, Newberry boasted five gas stations, four motels, four garages, five cafes, three bars, one grocery store, a general store and even a public swimming pool. It was during this period that Walter Knott, of Knott's Berry Farm, contracted with the local farmers here to supply the chickens for his famous restaurant in Buena Park. In 1967 the name of the town was changed from Newberry to Newberry Springs, as the original name was a cause of confusion and mail often ended up in Newberry Park, California. The completion of Interstate 40 dealt a deathblow to Newberry Springs and many other small towns along Route 66. Today Newberry Springs serves locals and adventurous people who wander off the Interstate. “West of the Mojave Desert" Map of Newberry Springs Location of Newberry Springs in SBC Specific Prayer Points Spiritual: Churches to connect, unite & pray for revival together; intercessors arise from each church to pray for the town, the crime, etc. Governed by: SBC District 1 : Newberry Community Services District Schools: Ironwood Christians Academy [school & camp ministry] & Newberry Elementary school Crime statistics: [2024] overall crime grade is D; violent crime grade is F; property crime grade is D- and other crime is A-; top crime is theft 18% high; assault 7% high; burglary 5% Poverty Issues: [2024] 21.36% > 9% CA Avg 12% Points of Interest: Newberry Springs is well known for the Cliff House station and cabins, the old Henning Motel and Bagdad Cafe ; the Whiting Brothers (Dry Creek) Service Station and Poes Café and the Mojave Water Camp ; Roughout Ranch ; More local landmarks are the Rock Art at Newberry Cave and Pisgah Crater . Don't miss the " Pistachio Festiva l" during November. Churches [not exhaustive] Newberry Springs Assembly of God Faith Baptist Church of Cherokee Road - Pastor David Brock Newberry Community Church – Pastor Ray Maese & Assoc. Owen Burch

updated 05/19/25 Mt. Baldy City Web Site MT. BALDY is an unincorporated community in the San Gabriel Mountains north of Upland nestled in the mountains is a small village. It is located below Mount San Antonio, commonly known as "Mount Baldy" where there is a ski lift that runs year-round for people wanting to visit the top of the mountain. Mt Baldy has cold and wet winters with moderate snowfall. Temperatures often fall to 30 °F at night. It is usually 39–49 °F during winter; 25–35 °F at night. Annual snowfall is about 42 inches. Summer temperatures are mild to warm and can get chilly at night. Daytime temperatures are 76–86 °F with lows of 49–62 °F. Thunderstorms, though not frequent, occur in the afternoon and clear up by late evening. Demographics ; est. population [2024] 290; 1:1 male to female ratio; median age 52; 15% households have children; 85% do not; average income $81K; 12% below poverty level; 64% own; 36% rent. History In the early 1900s, Baldy Bowl, the upper south face of Mount San Antonio, transitioned into a recreation area. During this time, a series of bitter conflicts occurred between the San Antonio Water Company and various camp owners. Pollution of the watershed and the1899 brush fire led the company to take legal control of the road through the canyon away from Charles Baynham, close off the canyon with locked gates, and station armed guards to keep out intruders. But after some time and various legal battles, the company decided to profit from recreation rather than discouraging it. It bought Baynham's Camp in 1907 but then hired Baynham to manage it, charging tolls on the road from 1908 to 1922. The camp was renamed Camp Baldy in 1910, and in the following year the canyon became accessible by automobile. By the early 1920s there were numerous trail camps and resorts in the area. When the area became a national forest in 1908, the forest service began offering 99-year leases of plots of land, including at Camp Baldy. During Prohibition, the area became known as a place where one could get a drink away from the watchful eyes of the police. Former Yosemite concessionaire Foster Curry, his wife Ruth Curry, and Ruth's second husband, movie star Edmund Burns, turned Camp Baldy into a playground for affluent residents of Los Angeles, with a swimming pool, casino, and a dance pavilion. The Los Angeles flood of 1938 destroyed most of the human-made structures in Camp Baldy. The casino was destroyed, but the hotel (today's Buckhorn Lodge) survived. Camp Baldy was rebuilt and later became Mt. Baldy Village. The community was established as Camp Baynham in 1906; it changed its name to Camp Baldy in 1910 and became Mt Baldy in 1951. Its post office was established in 1913. The Mt Baldy School District operates the Mt Baldy School in town. Mt. Baldy Village Church was founded in 1953. The Mt. Baldy Ski lifts are located above the town. "Just north of Euclid Avenue, direct access to Mount Baldy; filled with trails, mountain vistas and some of the tallest peaks in the inland Empire." Map of Mt. Baldy Location of Mt. Baldy in SBC Specific Prayer Points Spiritual: believers in the local church intercede for this rural town; people would be transformed by the gospel; people would share their faith with boldness; the Bible studies would attract more people, disciple them and in turn grow Governed by: SBC District 2 Supervisor Elementary school: LCAP — Mt Baldy School Crime g rade [2024] : Overall crime grade is D-; violent D-; property F; and other crime is B+; top crime issues theft at 30% very high; burglary 6% Poverty Issues : [2024] 2% - 10% < CA Avg 12% Points of interest: Mt. Baldy Resort ; Ice Mountain Trail (reaches top of Cucamonga Peak) Churches [not exhaustive] Mt Baldy Village Church - Interdenominational other churches nearby are in Upland and Rancho Cucamonga

updated 05/04/2025 Montclair Web Site Location: bordered by Pomona to the West, Claremont and Upland to the North, Ontario to the East and Chino to the South; southwestern part of the county; in Pomona Valley and part of the Inland Empire. The San Bernardino Freeway (10 Fwy.) runs through the northern part of the city. Nearby cities include Claremont, Glendora, Covina, Mira Loma, Azusa. Montclair sits near three counties that border it: Los Angeles, Riverside and Orange counties. Demographics : Est. population [2024] 37,809; median age 33; median household income $62K; median property value $354K; 70% Hispanic; 12% White; 11% Asian; Black 4%; homeownership rate was 53.9%; most people drove alone to work; average commute time 31 minutes; average 2 cars per household; 81.3% U.S. citizens; 863 veterans [24 WWII; 64 Korean; 224 Vietnam; 551 Gulf Wars]; 73% high school graduate; 17% degrees; M:F ratio 1:1; 45% married; 49% kids under <18; 38% speak English; 52% speak Spanish History Earliest inhabitants were the Serrano Indians who built their village on the banks of a sycamore tree-lined creek which followed what is now Mills Avenue. In 1774, Captain Juan Bautista D’Anza named a stream “Arroyo de los Alisos,” the Stream of the Sycamores now known as San Antonio Creek. Land used to be grazing land and a watering hole, but in 1897, Mrs. Edward Fraser founded, “The Township of Marquette,” area's first modern name; land development began. In the early 1900s Emil Firth, a land developer, named a 1,000-acre land tract “Monte Vista;” to plant orchards and build homes. The first settlers moved in shortly after the tract opened in 1907. The first “modern” settlement within the tract was called Narod. Among the buildings which made up the settlement was a large orange-packing house and the Little White Church of Narod. Like most Southland areas, the Monte Vista Land Tract boomed after World War II. Fearing that it would be annexed by a neighboring city, and the right to control their destiny lost forever, long-time residents formed the Monte Vista Improvement Association. This Association proposed city incorporation of the Monte Vista Land Tract and the residents were asked to vote on the incorporation proposal in the April, 1956 election. On April 8, 1958, the voters of the City of Monte Vista went to the polls to decide upon a name change for their city because there was another community in California also named Monte Vista; the new name was Montclair. During its early years, Montclair struggled to locate a greater tax base to finance the services it provided its residents. In 1964, land developers approached the city with an answer to their tax problems, a large shopping center - Montclair Plaza which produced an additional 20% tax revenue for the City, and today, one of the most successful shopping centers in Southern California; which brought economic stability and the region’s premier shopping destination due to its close proximity to 3 counties. “The people are the city" Map of Montclair Location of Montclair in SBC Specific Prayer Points Environment : Current air quality index ; current fire outlook ; current drought condition is severe; recent earthquakes Major employers : The largest industries in Montclair, CA are Retail Trade (3,005 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (2,084 people), and Manufacturing (1,865 people), and the highest paying industries are Public Administration ($60,294), Finance & Insurance ($41,307), and Wholesale Trade ($40,033). Work : most common jobs held by residents of Montclair, CA, by number of employees, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (2,486 people), Material Moving Occupations (2,029 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (2,007 people); unusually high number of residents working as Material Moving Occupations (3 times higher than expected), Construction & Extraction Occupations (1.61 times), and Personal Care & Service Occupations (1.55 times). Government : District 4 San Bernardino County; Current City Council School district: Ontario-Montclair School District ; Chaffey Joint Union High school district Christian schools : [not exhaustive] Our Lady of Lourdes school; Montclair Christian elementary Crime grade : [2024] Overall grade is D-; violent crime D; property crime F; other B+; top issues are theft 25%; vehicle theft 7% high Poverty Rate : [2024] 16. 7% - 4. 7% > CA Avg 12%] One out of every 5.5 residents of Montclair lives in poverty. Spiritual : intercessors arise and pray until they see revival in the churches; laborers for the harvest; Christian recovery groups who address the drug addictions and look for ways to reach them outside the church walls; church prayer groups increase in number and answers for salvations, changes in their city; believers not get caught up in the cares of this life or being too busy due to its location and prevalent shopping center; more boldness in sharing their faith; testimonies given; an awakening in the older believers; passion renewed and a return to first love; pastors encouraged and preach the gospel with authority. Churches & Ministries [not exhaustive] Trinity Lutheran Church Bethany Baptist Church Montclair Christian Church Temple of Grace Christian Cathedral Love Sanctuary church Peniel church Our Lady of Lourdes Praise Christian Center Grace Fellowship Brighter Day Ministries, Inc. Calvary Chapel Praise Experience Church The Truth/La Verdad ; First Assembly of God

updated 05/19/25 City Web Site Rancho Cucamonga - Located at the foothills of the San Gabriel mountains on the south side. Money Magazine ranked it as 42nd best place to live. It is close to major transportation hubs, airports, and highways. Corporations such as Coca-Cola, Frito-Lay, Big Lots, Mercury Insurance Group, Southern California Edison, and Amphastar Pharmaceuticals located branches here. Has many warehouses. It's sunny on average over 280 days/year compared to 209 national average. The 4 public high schools earned Silver Distinction by US News & World Report & received Golden Gold Ribbon status by CA Dept. of Ed. Demographics : Estimate population over 174,693 [2024], 43% white; 35% Hispanic; 9% African American; 10% Asian [fastest growing group]; 3% other. Average # of people in home is 3; 42% had children under 18; 56% married; 13% female no husband present; 6% male no wife present; 5% over 65 living alone. Age breakdown: 7% <5; 23% 6-18; 12% >65; 58% 19-64. M:F 50:50; 5,268 veterans [2581 Vietnam; 2291 Gulf Wars; 243 Korean; 153 WWII]; Job market increased by 2.3%; 40% growth predicted over next 10 years; median household income is $83K. Home to Chaffey Community college and Victoria Gardens, an outdoor lifestyle mall, includes a library, a 'live" theater playhouse. Also houses the epicenter where the Quakes baseball team play. History Kucamongan Native Americans were the first who populated the area near a land mass known as Red Hill, who anthropologists think might have been the largest indigenous tribe in the North continent. After Spain control then Mexico winning the ground, Tubercio Tapia was granted 13K acres who raised cattle, planted vineyards and established the Thomas winery. California became a state which brought the family of John Rains to purchase the property from the daughter of Tapia. Rains was murdered in 1862 after he expanded the vineyards. President Lincoln assigned a post office in 1864, the 1st in the western region. Railroads and water access later in early 1900s brought people out to live adding citrus, olives and peach trees to the vineyards. Chaffey, an engineer, expanded the area with irrigation, subdividing, adding electricity, irrigation, paved roads. Mexicans often farm workers created their own area called North Town and establishing Our Lady of Mt. Carmel church. Italian immigrants similarly established a section and the Sacred Heart church. Massive growth occurred in the 70s and after voting established Rancho Cucamonga with its own government. They came up with a plan focusing on public safety, sustainability and a good quality of life. “Originally "a city with a plan" turned to recent "A World Class Community" as their slogan. The city's seal, a cluster of grapes, reveals its agricultural history in vineyards." Map of Rancho Cucamonga Location of Rancho Cucamonga in SBC City Prayer Points Environment : First responders [fire, law enforcement, medical] current air quality ; current fire outlook ; recent earthquakes ; current drought condition - moderate; Businesses : Senior care facilities ; Medical centers ; Business & Warehouses (Christians share faith during breaks & model Christ's character]; The most common jobs held by residents Office & Administrative Support Occupations (11,788 people), Management Occupations (10,483 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (9,786 people); high number of residents working as Law Enforcement Workers Including Supervisors (1.61 times higher than expected), Community & Social Service Occupations (1.37 times), and Fire Fighting & Prevention, & Other Protective Service Workers Including Supervisors (1.31 times). Government : Current Mayor & City council ; 3rd District in SBC School district: schools in RC [mask issues, social distancing, online vs face-to-face, curriculum mandates, parents share their voice; Christian teachers] Christian schools : Pebbles Christian, Alta Loma Christian, Wordwise Institute of Eschatology; Next Dimension Bible college; Upland Christian academy; Acmae; Iglesia Universal; Montessori Academy, Rivers Edge, Bibles by Carolyn, Lifepoint Church; Joy Christian Center; St. Marys Montessori, Jesus for Life Community Crime grade [2024] : overall C-; violent crime C; property D; other crime B+; top issues are theft 13%; vehicle theft 5% Poverty Issues: [2024] 8.03% <4% of CA Avg 12% Spiritual : churches unite [list below is not exhaustive; may not be a church that believes in the gospel; pray for revival and unity among the Christian churches]; more laborers for harvest; boldness to share the gospel [ Acts 4:29-31 ]; older generation still see purpose [ Ezek. 37 :1-4 ]; those not attending church post Pandemic; innovative ways to reach the lost; Media church versus F2F; no SILOs; need to connect with others; Insights from praying: One human race vs. division of races; Peace over fear; Connection over isolation; Breath of life over dry bones; unity over division; Gentleness over harshness (increase in fruit of the spirit in words, thoughts, public/private conversations, social media); Humility over Pride; Movement over ; paralysis; Freedom over Bondage; Spirit of boldness over Fear; Stillness over Busy-ness; Simplicity over Complexity; Spirit-led over self-reliance; neighborhood prayer walks; mental health issues [3 students killed themselves the first week of school in 2019] Churches & Ministries [not exhaustive] Abundant Living Family Apostolic Church Calvary Faith Center Christ’s Church of the Valley Community Baptist Church Crosslight Family Ministries Cucamonga Christian Fellowship Etiwanda Community Church First Baptist Church Highland Avenue Community of the Nazarene [Iglesia del Nazareno] Hillside Community Life Way Lifepoint Mountainview Faith Community North Hills Community Northkirk Presbyterian Church Peace in the Valley Family Point of Grace Remedy Sierra Vista Baptist Solid Ground Brethren Church Summit Christian The Flipside United Methodist Church-Cucamonga Amistad Cristiana Asamblea de Dios By His Spirit Fellowship Calvary Chapel of Rancho Calvary Chapel Rancho Cucamonga Church Of Astara Cross and Crown Lutheran Church Destinyland Christian Center Etiwanda BIC Church FAITH CHURCH RC First Baptist of Alta Loma Korean Baptist of Disciples Lighthouse Chapel Ministerios Alfa Y Omega Our Lady of Mt Carmel Church Powerful Baptist Church Rancho Christian Center Rancho Cucamonga Central Foursquare Church Rancho Cucamonga Highland Avenue Community Sacred Heart Catholic Church Shepherd Of The Hills Lutheran Church St Clare of Assisi Church St Justina Coptic Orthodox Chr The Joshua Center International Church The Neighborhood Vineyard Church The River's Edge Church The United Methodist Church of Cucamonga Truth Community Church Vine Church Of Rancho Cucamonga Schools/Districts

updated 05/19/25 Some Info on Blue Jay Web Site Blue Jay is an unincorporated community located in the San Bernardino Mountains, within the San Bernardino National Forest. Blue Jay Village itself is located one mile from the southwestern bank of Lake Arrowhead. The town is a part of the Lake Arrowhead Community. Other towns in this community are Lake Arrowhead, Running Springs and Cedar Glen. Important to note : It is considered the entertainment district of the Lake Arrowhead community. It contains a shopping center, a number of restaurants, a bank, the headquarters of The Rim of the World Unified School District, a motion picture theater, the Lake Arrowhead Library and many privately owned stores. The village also hosts many events including the Lake Arrowhead celebration of film, The Blue Jay Christmas parade, and the Blue Jay Jazz Festival. Demographics : Blue Jay has an est. population of 2,134 [2024] people and of those residents there are M:F almost 1:1; 83% have children under 18; $65K median household income; average family size 3. C rime stats: violent crime D-; property crime grade C+ and other crime D. History The town started as the homestead of Art and Norma Wixom. They leased a few vacation cabins and opened a store in 1914. Stoney DeMent leased the land and built a market called The Blue Jay Market in 1934. The store was named for the blue colored birds that live in the area, and this later became the name of the town built up around it. The naming of the town is something of a misnomer: the local variety of jay is actually the Steller's jay, not the closely related blue jay. While this is widely known in the area, the name has stuck. Residents began to move to Blue Jay about 10 years later. In 1978 Bluejay was purchased by H.R. "Rick" Kaufman through his company Pioneer Take Out Corporation aka Pioneer Chicken. “ Rebuilding together mountain communities.”" Map of Blue Jay Specific Prayer Points Spiritually People go to nearby churches; Intercessors to arise & pray for their city; Evangelists to share with the lost; Bible studies to emerge so they can meet locally; Interesting photo Happy Birthday Jesus banner on SB Fire Dept truck during parade No city government; under Lake Arrowhead & 2nd District San Bernardino County Supervisor Blue Lake Village Schools : Under Rim of the World School District Entertainment Theater would host clean films Festival would be an opportunity Rebuilding mountain communities together organization goal: keep homeowners in need Safe Warm and Dry in their own homes Rebuilding day aka Christmas in April Crime stats : [2024] overall crime grade is F; violent is F; property is F; other is C-; top crime issues are theft 32% very high; burglary 10% high; assault 7% high; vandalism 7% high Churches [not exhaustive] no churches in Blue Jay city nearby churches are in Lake Arrowhead

updated 05/04/2025 Homestead Valley Community Council web site Location : a census-designated place in San Bernardino County, California. Homestead Valley sits at an elevation of 3,022 feet (921 m). Neighboring cities are Landers & Twentynine Palms to the east; Pioneertown, Yucca Valley & Joshua Tree to the south; on scenic Hwy 247 just north of Joshua Tree, east of Big Bear Lake, and southeast of Barstow. Demographics : population: 2,772 (2024); median age is 51; 56% married; 23% have families with kids under 18; 87% speak English; 7% speak Spanish; 70% white; 18% Hispanic; 3% Asian; 3% American Indian; 10% other; median income is $42K; median house is $369K; Map of Homestead Valley Location of Mt. Baldy in SBC Specific Prayer Points Environment : Air quality average is 92.7 [worse than average 74]; Homestead Valley-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above California state average. It is 7132% greater than the overall U.S. average. Recent earthquakes ; current severe drought conditions; current fire outlook Government : Council members | District 3 San Bernardino County School district: Under Morongo Unified School District Christian schools : Nearest are in Joshua Springs, Yucca Valley Crime grade : Overall F; violent F; property F; other C+; top issues are theft 32%; burglary 8%; assault 8%. Poverty Rate: [2024] 32.2% - 20.2% > CA Avg 12%; very high; employment declined by .13% in a year affecting income Spiritual : 60% are not affiliated with a church; 22% catholic; 12% evangelical, 4% other; 1% mainline protestant; 1% black protestant; .2% orthodox; churches spring up in this town of none [that we could find]; prayer groups arise, intercessors claim this area and pray until they see a great move of God; nearby churches would see this as a mission field with such a high number not affiliated with any "religion"; hearts softened to hear the gospel, laborers/missionaries to go into this harvest; events and outreaches to get to these people, that they would not feel forgotten or alone; revival, awaken, reform, transform the people. Churches [not exhaustive] all churches are in Yucca Valley, Landers and Pioneertown

updated 5/19/25 Lytle Creek City Web Site Lytle Creek is a census-designated place in the San Gabriel Mountains about 16 miles northwest of San Bernardino and 10 miles from Fontana and Rialto. This small remote community is located in a large southeast-trending canyon on the eastern portion of the San Gabriel Mountains completely within the boundaries of the San Bernardino National Forest. People visit here for the camping, shooting range and hiking. Demographics : Ethnic group: Caucasian 59%; Hispanic 35%; Asian 3%; Median income $71K; Est. population [2024] 588. History Serrano Indians migrated from the mountains to Lytle creek area in the summer months where it was cooler. After the Mexicans came ranchers arrived. Mormons came next to establish settlements. The Mexican/American war came to an end and Captain Lytle posted camp hunting and fishing; town got its name from him. Then farmers came and the Serranos stopped living there. For a period of time, gold fever broke out creating Texas Point Mine which is no longer in operation. You can see scars from the mine on the way into the town near San Sevaine Road. Later came the Mason Henry gang who stole horses. Two resorts rose up: Mountain Lakes Resort and Green Mountain Ranch. Mountain Lakes was owned by Silas Glenn who gave it to his son-in-law not his 2 sons. An altercation broke out and the sons were shot and killed [bullet holes can still be seen in the front door]. The town is made up of three small cities: Scotland, Tally’s and Happy Jack. San Bernardino Forest composites 200,000 acres in Lytle Creek and houses a ranger station. “Small but mighty, and full of beauty and adventure" Map of Lytle Creek Location of Lytle Creek in SBC Specific Prayer Points Governed by: District 2 San Bernardino County Supervisor Points of Interest: Mountain Lakes Resort ; Green Mountain Ranch ; Melody's Place Bar & Grill ; Lytle Creek Firing Range Environmental issues: Fire issues Earthquake issues - Lytle Creek, CA has a very high earthquake risk, with a total of 14,357 earthquakes since 1931. The USGS database shows that there is a 99.16% chance of a major earthquake within 50km of Lytle Creek, CA within the next 50 years. The largest earthquake within 30 miles of Lytle Creek, CA was a 5.7 Magnitude in 1990. Flooding & rockslide issues from rainstorms Ranger Station Crime issues : [2024] overall crime grade is D; violent crime D; property crime D-; other crime A; the top issues are theft 22%; burglary 5% Poverty Issues : [2024] 5.78% < 6.22% < CA Avg 12% Spiritual : intercessors to arise and pray for this city who live there; for people to be bold in sharing their faith with one another; for Bible studies to arise to help those connect and grow during the week Churches [not exhaustive] none in the city proper nearby churches in San Bernardino & Fontana

updated 05/04/2025 City Web Site Location : located in southwestern part of the County; considered part of the Inland Empire; bordered on north by city of San Bernardino, on east by Redlands, on west by Colton, and on south by Riverside County. Mission Statement : Want to make sure that all residents and visitors can enjoy the social, cultural and economic benefits of a dynamic and diverse society. We commit to remain cohesive and ensure everyone has the opportunity to be part of our city’s success. Demographics : Est. population [2024] 25,021 population grew .4%; median age 36.3; median household income $55K. White 28%; Hispanic 26%; Asian 26%; Black 11%; 89% of the residents are U.S. citizens; median property value $367K; homeownership 38.4%; most drive alone to work, and average commute time 22.6 minutes; average car ownership 2 per household; 877 veterans [121 WWII; 74 Korea; 266 Vietnam; 416 Gulf Wars]; 57% speak English; 16% speak Spanish; 40% have families with kids <18; 55% married; .9/1 M:F ratio. History Loma Linda in Spanish means "Beautiful Hill." The central area of the city was originally known as Mound City, while its eastern half was originally the unincorporated community of Bryn Mawr. In the pre-Columbian until the 18th century, San Bernardino Valley was occupied by scattered bands of Serrano Indians. The Serranos occupied most of the valley and called it “Guachama” which means “plenty to eat.” In the late 1800's railroad companies encouraged development of tourist hotels and Loma Linda began as one known as Mound City which failed. It was during this time that the property came to the attention of the Seventh-Day Adventists (SDA), through the efforts of prominent author, Ellen G. White. In 1904, White recognized the need for another sanitarium property between San Bernardino, Riverside, and Redlands. White envisioned a school where medical missionaries including physicians, could be trained. Her plan was that the Loma Linda facility would be the principal training school on the West Coast. Nursing instruction commenced in 1906 and the first class of nurses graduated in 1907. The Loma Linda Medical College opened on September 23, 1910 and the first class of physicians graduated in 1914. The school evolved into the Loma Linda University and Loma Linda University Medical Center. In the late 1890's, a group of Los Angeles businessmen and physicians purchased the hotel and reopened it as a health resort and convalescent home called Loma Linda, the Spanish words meaning "pretty hill." City was incorporated in 1970. The medical school grew to be Loma Linda University, a health-science University with Schools of Medicine, Dentistry, Nursing, Allied Health Professions and Public Health. Once home to orange groves residential developments began as the city grew. “A city focused on health and prosperity" Map of Loma Linda Location of Loma Linda in SBC Specific Prayer Points Environment : current drought condition is moderate; current Air Quality struggle with poor air due to smog, traffic and location; landslide potential in these areas ; current f ire outlook Common work: Health Diagnosing & Treating Practitioners & Other Technical Occupations (1,966 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (1,195 people), and Education Instruction, & Library Occupations (898 people). Compared to other places, Loma Linda has an unusually high number of residents working as Health Diagnosing & Treating Practitioners & Other Technical Occupations (4.75 times higher than expected), Life, Physical, & Social Science Occupations (2.58 times), and Health Technologists & Technicians (1.73 times). Government : Current City Council ; under District 3 SBC ; Schools: Loma Linda University (1,400 degrees awarded in 2020). R edlands Unified School District; Christian schools : [not exhaustive] Loma Linda Academy; Crime grade : [2024] overall D+; violent D+; property D; other B+; Top issues are theft 15%. Poverty Rate: [2024] 11. 6% - .4% < CA Avg 12% Spiritual : More churches that reach the Asian and Hispanic demographics; intercessors to arise and pray until the city sees growth and a harvest of souls; more laborers into the harvest that can minister to the diverse groups of people; Christian recovery groups to address the drug addictions; Christian classes on how to manage finances and get out of debt; prayer groups at churches that meet regularly; praying for the needs of their people and the needs of the community; community outreaches to reach those marginalized, poor and needing healing; an increase in signs and wonders and a boldness to the believers to share their faith. Churches & Ministries [not exhaustive] Loma Linda University Church Loma Linda Chinese Seventh-Day Adventist Church Life Christian Fellowship Campus Hill Church of Seventh-Day Adventists Loma Linda St Joseph the Worker Church Redeemer Fellowship Redeemer Reformed Baptist Church Inland Empire Filipino SDA Bea Mission Inland Christian Filipino Church UReach