Destiny Melendez Shines On and Off the Basketball Court

February 17, 2026

Destiny Melendez is always trying to shoot higher. A guard/forward for San Bernardino Valley College's women's basketball team, Melendez is often the first one in the gym on game days taking shots. It has paid off - in the last week of January she was tied for 11th in the state for scoring and third in the Inland Empire Athletic Conference, with an average of 19.2 points per game. She later set a new school standard for points in a single game, scoring 48 points and besting the school mark of 42 set 25 years ago.

SBVC Spring Opening Day Sets the Tone for a Successful Semester

February 16, 2026

San Bernardino Valley College kicked off the spring semester of its centennial year January 16 with a festive opening day ceremony featuring music from Taiko Mix, photo ops, prize giveaways, and a special sweatshirt to mark the occasion.

SBVC Celebrates ESL Certificate Recipients

January 22, 2026

More than a dozen San Bernardino Valley College students who received non-credit English as a Second Language (ESL) integrated skills certificates were honored during a celebration held on December 10.

SBVC Athletics Makes History with Unprecedented Postseason Play

January 21, 2026

In 100 years of offering athletics at San Bernardino Valley College, the school had never seen a day like November 22, 2025. For the first time in program history, all six of SBVC’s fall sports teams were competing in postseason play on the same day—a remarkable testament to the depth, consistency, and competitive strength of Valley athletics.

SBVC President Contreras Delivers $1,000 Prize to Cajon HS

January 20, 2026

San Bernardino Valley College President Dr. Gilbert J. Contreras received a warm welcome when he arrived at Cajon High School on December 11 to award the Associated Student Body with $1,000 from the SBVC Foundation.

SBVC 'All Aboard' the Polar Valley Express for WinterFest

January 19, 2026

Families enjoyed throwing snowballs and sledding down a hill, visiting with Santa and Mrs. Claus, and riding a trackless train during SBVC's annual WinterFest on December 3.

SBVC Faculty and Staff Celebrate the Season at Annual President's Holiday Gathering

January 18, 2026

San Bernardino Valley College faculty and staff came together for the President's Holiday Gathering on December 5, enjoying a buffet catered by students in the Culinary Arts program, music by the SBVC Jazz Band, a coffee bar, and a visit from Santa Claus. Every attendee also received a blue centennial scarf as a present.

Centennial Spotlight: N.A. Richardson

January 17, 2026

Noble Asa (N.A.) Richardson was the earliest champion of San Bernardino Valley Union Junior College, now known as San Bernardino Valley College. He believed in the power of learning, and served as one of the college's founders and first chairman of the board.