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Spring water-saving plant webinar May 15

The San Bernardino Municipal Water Department is hosting a free workshop for residents about selecting water-saving plants. Participants will learn how to save water by incorporating beautiful and sustainable plants into their landscape. Topics will cover California-native, drought tolerant, pet-friendly and pest controlling plant species. SBMWD staff will also be …

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Two San Bernardino Restaurant Landmarks Burn in a Week

San Bernardino County Firefighters responded to a fire Friday night at The Gourmet Restaurant at 1445 E Highland Avenue.  The fire left the long-vacant structure heavily damaged. The Gourmet joined the former Mediterranean Restaurant, which burned exactly one week prior just a block away.  The Mediterranean was completely gutted. Both …

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Police conduct successful John operation

In another sign of resurgent and pro-active policing in San Bernardino the police department on Thursday, April 15, released details of a recent operation aimed at curbing prostitution as an economist might say from the demand side of the equation. According to a press release from the department: “On Tuesday, …

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Meiga Best Sushi House; Fresh Sushi at a Fair Price

We know that sushi is an acquired taste for many folks, but it has been growing in popularity in Southern California for years.  San Bernardino now has at least seven restaurants specializing in the Japanese dish and we look forward to visiting each one over the coming months. Meiga Sushi …

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Detectives ask public for help in homicide investigation

San Bernardino Police Detectives are conducting a homicide investigation following a shooting that occurred on last Friday. After receiving reports of a shooting, officers were dispatched to the 700 block of N. Terrace Road where they found a teenage boy, Diego Duran, 18 years old in a vehicle.  Medical personnel …

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Mayor Challenges Residents to Join Water Conservation Effort

Mayor John Valdivia is urging San Bernardino residents to join in a friendly, nation-wide competition between cities for water conservation through the Wyland National Mayor’s Challenge for Water Conservation. The annual challenge, held throughout the month of April, is a nonprofit community service campaign that encourages residents to make a …

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FEMA now has a funeral assistance program for COVID-19 Deaths

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has classified COVID-19 as a disaster.  This gives FEMA authority to provide assistance to families to help with expenses occurring from death related to COVID-19. This is possible under the Coronavirus Response and Relief Appropriations Act of 2021 and the American Rescue Plan. FEMA …

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High Winds in San Bernardino – How to Prepare

San Bernardino and Riverside Counties are no stranger to high wind advisories and this week was no exception. The National Weather Service said the two-county region would experience sustained winds of 20-30 miles per hour and gusts of up to 55 miles per hour. While this is not the most …

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Lucy’s Mexican Restaurant, Decades of Great Food

If you are a native of San Bernardino, family-owned and operated Lucy’s Mexican Restaurant on Sierra Way above 40th Street should be on your list of regulars.  Our family has been patronizing this wonderful Mexican eatery since I was a child. Lucy’s offers great traditional Mexican food that hasn’t changed …

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Human Trafficking Suspect Arrested by SBPD

The San Bernardino Police Department has announced the arrest of a human trafficking suspect. “The San Bernardino Police Department’s Vice Team was contacted by patrol officers regarding a potential human trafficking case. During the investigation, officers identified a victim and her suspected pimp, who was later identified as Sulema Banda. …

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