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Second Street reopens to traffic after three year closure

Second Street reopens to traffic after three year closure

The City of San Bernardino celebrated the reopening of Second Street between Arrowhead Avenue and Mountain View Avenue this week, restoring vehicle and pedestrian traffic to a key downtown corridor. The road had been closed for three years for the demolition and reconstruction of the Second Street Bridge, which passes …

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County warns of text message scam targeting CalWORKs and CalFresh

County warns of text message scam targeting CalWORKs and CalFresh

The California Department of Social Services has issued a warning to people that receive CalWORKs and CalFresh benefits via an Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) card to be on the lookout for recent scams and electronic theft. Fake text messages that look like official text notifications are being sent to customers …

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Extreme snow storms cause County to declare state of emergency

Extreme snow storms cause County to declare state of emergency

San Bernardino County declared a state of emergency Monday after mountain community residents found themselves trapped at home or unable to reach home due to several feet of snow that fell over the past weekend. The declaration seeks state and federal assistance to clear snow from mountain highways and neighborhood …

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San Bernardino County Code Enforcement opens at new location

San Bernardino County Code Enforcement opens at new location

San Bernardino County Code Enforcement has opened a new office in San Bernardino on Hospitality Lane. The move to 268 W. Hospitality will house a growing Code Enforcement team in the Auditor-Controller/Treasurer/Tax Collector building and offer several services such as: Code Enforcement Community Clean-Up lllegal Dumping Off-Highway Vehicle Enforcement Graffiti Abatement …

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County Behavioral Health seeks public input on mental health plan

County Behavioral Health seeks public input on mental health plan

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 …

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Parks Department ranks among best for social media program

Parks Department ranks among best for social media program

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 …

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Tran to represent city and transportation authority on SCAG Committee

Tran to represent city and transportation authority on SCAG Committee

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 …

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San Bernardino breaks ground on new Santa Ana River Trail segment

San Bernardino breaks ground on new Santa Ana River Trail segment

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 …

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San Bernardino receives federal funding to renovate Roosevelt Bowl

San Bernardino receives federal funding to renovate Roosevelt Bowl

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 …

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McNeely returns to San Bernardino as interim City Manager

McNeely returns to San Bernardino as interim City Manager

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 …

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