The rumble of a commercial truck passing through a city can represent two very different things. For a business awaiting a delivery, it may signal the arrival of essential supplies. For residents living near a busy roadway, it may raise concerns about traffic, noise and safety. In Grand Terrace, finding a reasonable balance between those interests is at the center of an ongoing transportation planning effort. ...

As Grand Terrace approaches its 48th anniversary of incorporation, a public committee meeting offers residents a way to participate in preserving local history and strengthening cultural connections. Every community has a history that extends beyond the dates recorded in government documents. It lives in family photographs, neighborhood traditions, school memories, local businesses and the experiences of residents who remember how a city looked before its streets and buildings changed. ...

An October City announcement draws attention to an everyday household practice with benefits for food budgets, kitchen safety and the environment. A basket of fresh produce can represent a week's worth of meals, the results of a successful backyard harvest or an unexpected bargain at the grocery store. Yet without proper storage, even the freshest fruits and vegetables can spoil before a family has an opportunity to use them. ...

An October announcement highlights how investigative technology and cooperation among law enforcement agencies can help solve crimes affecting Grand Terrace neighborhoods. For residents of Grand Terrace, home is more than an address. It is where families gather, children grow up and neighbors build relationships over many years. When a residential burglary occurs, the effects can extend beyond the property taken or damage caused. A crime inside someone's home can undermine the sense of security that makes a neighborhood feel safe. ...

“When we support parents, we support children,” says Dr. April Clay, LMFT. ...

An October 2026 study from Loma Linda University suggests a simple dietary change may influence inflammation-related measures in older adults. A bowl of walnuts sits alongside a nutritious breakfast, illustrating the everyday dietary choice examined in Loma Linda University research. ...

Sandy Torres is of the Colton Joint Unified Board of Education to represent Area 3. Torres brings personal ties to the community, experience working in education and an emphasis on student relationships to Area 3. Read more about Sandy Torres. ...

Grand Terrace City Council candidate Jeremy C. Briggs. Read more below to see his views regarding Measure N, his experience on the Planning Commission, and his belief that the city needs new leadership. ...

Matt Brown Grand Terrace City Councilmember shares the history of JC Wallace house and how it came to Grand Terrace, and what can be done. ...

Residents attend a community town hall meeting in a municipal meeting room. A state legislative town hall is scheduled for October 19 for Grand Terrace residents. This is an illustrative scene, not a photograph of the scheduled event ...

A citrus tree grows in a Southern California backyard. Grand Terrace is included in a regional quarantine intended to limit the spread of Huanglongbing, a destructive citrus disease ...

The day at Grand Terrace High School turned into a tense afternoon on Monday, October 5, 2026, when an anonymous threat prompted administrators to place the campus on a precautionary lockdown. Read more below to see the importance of cooperation between neighboring jurisdictions.... ...