San Bernardino County put a spotlight on its local businesses during the annual State of the County event on Thursday, Oct. 8, which also celebrated the 100th anniversary of Route 66.
County officials in attendance included Board of Supervisors Chairman and Third District Supervisor Dawn Rowe, Vice Chair and Fifth District Supervisor Joe Baca, Jr., Second District Supervisor Jesse Armendarez, Fourth District Supervisor Curt Hagman, Assessor-Recorder-County Clerk Josie Gonzales, Sheriff Shannon Dicus and County Superintendent of Schools Ted Alejandre.
Jesse Duran, a longtime radio show host in the Inland Empire, opened the event by welcoming attendees and talking about his connection to the county.