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The San Bernardino County Department of Behavioral Health (DBH) is asking for community input on the draft Mental Health Services Act (MHSA) Three-Year Integrated Plan, which includes fiscal years 2023/24 through 2025/26. The draft plan is a comprehensive report that illustrates the impact made by DBH and its contracted partners …

In a recent study, the City of San Bernardino Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Department came in 14th in the nation for its engagement with residents on social media. The study, conducted by Next Practice Partners, examined the social media presence of parks departments from the 100 largest cities in …

San Bernardino has new representation on the Community, Economic, and Human Development Committee for the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG). Mayor Helen Tran has been appointed to serve and represent not only the City of San Bernardino, but also the San Bernardino County Transportation Authority (SBCTA). “I am pleased …

In a groundbreaking ceremony last week, the County of San Bernardino celebrated the next step in providing more recreational options for residents and visitors. Board of Supervisors Chair Dawn Rowe, Supervisor Joe Baca, Jr., County Director of Regional Parks Beahta Davis, California Coastal Conservancy Executive Officer Amy Hutzel, and San …

San Bernardino has been awarded $1.4 million in federal funding to renovate the historic Franklin D. Roosevelt Bowl at Perris Hill Park. Congressman Pete Aguilar joined city leaders this week to celebrate the investment. “It is my privilege to announce that I secured $1,400,000 in Community Project Funds to restore …

Former City Manager Charles McNeely has returned to San Bernardino to assume the role of interim City Manager. The Mayor and Council unanimously approved McNeely’s employment agreement at their meeting on January 18. “Charles knows our community. He understands our city.  He cares about San Bernardino and its success. And …

San Bernardino County announced last week, they have secured a $23.6 million grant to help fund the $50.1 million, 80-unit Liberty Lane veteran’s housing project in Redlands. “Ensuring that veterans have adequate housing is the least we can do for those who served our country,” said Board of Supervisors Chair …

On February 1, the San Bernardino City Council will discuss declaring a Homeless State of Emergency and spending more than $20 million on a solution. San Bernardino would join Los Angeles, Long Beach, and Los Angeles County in declaring such an emergency. “We want to make it clear to our …

The City of San Bernardino has announced that Ward Seven Council Member Damon Alexander has been appointed to serve on the Energy and Environment Committee for the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG). Alexander will represent both the City of San Bernardino and the San Bernardino County Transportation Authority (SBCTA). …

Georgina Yoshioka has been appointed behavioral health director for the County of San Bernardino. The Board of Supervisors made the appointment permanent during their regular meeting this week. Yoshioka has served as interim behavioral health director since December 2021. Yoshioka has 26 years of experience working in the field of …