CBS LA Hosts 'Coffee With' Event in San Bernardino

News team wants to hear from Inland Empire residents on community issues

Published on Feb. 13, 2026

The CBS LA news team is hosting its next 'Coffee With' event in San Bernardino on Wednesday, February 18th from 7am to 10am at Nine Eight Five Coffee. The goal is to connect with Inland Empire residents and hear their concerns about the changing landscape of the region, from public safety and housing to rapid growth.

Why it matters

The 'Coffee With' series allows CBS LA to directly engage with local communities and better understand the issues that matter most to residents. San Bernardino, in particular, has faced challenges with public safety and development that the news team hopes to explore further by hearing directly from the community.

The details

The event will feature CBS LA reporter Rick Montanez and the Inland Empire news team. Residents are invited to attend, grab a free coffee, and share their thoughts on the key issues impacting San Bernardino and the broader Inland Empire region.

  • The 'Coffee With' event will take place on Wednesday, February 18, 2026 from 7am to 10am.

The players

Rick Montanez

A CBS LA reporter who will be leading the 'Coffee With' event in San Bernardino.

Nine Eight Five Coffee

The coffee shop hosting the 'Coffee With' event in San Bernardino.

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The takeaway

The 'Coffee With' series demonstrates CBS LA's commitment to directly engaging with local communities and understanding the unique challenges and concerns of residents in the Inland Empire region.