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The SUN Bucks program returns this summer! Low-income families can ensure their children have adequate nutrition while school is out with California SUN Bucks, also called Summer-Electronic Benefits Transfer (S-EBT), a permanent federal meal program launched by the California Department of Social Services (CDSS). SUN Bucks helps families with school-aged …

Funding through Proposition 1 will help expand mental health and/or substance use disorder treatment facilities The County of San Bernardino received word earlier this month that their request for $38.7 million from the state to meet the needs of people experiencing homelessness had been approved. The grant funding comes from …

Last week the San Bernardino City Council discussed in closed session, a $2 million claim by Council Member Treasure Ortiz against the city. In her claim she alleges that a member of the police department illegally searched a state database to see if she had a criminal history. What might …

Nonprofit organizations across San Bernardino County will have access to a vital new financing opportunity through a $3 million revolving loan fund. Established through a county investment to the Inland Empire Community Foundation (IECF), the fund will provide flexible, affordable loans to local nonprofits, addressing financial challenges these organizations often …

San Bernardino County has launched its BizHUUB online platform to provide entrepreneurs with free online resources to help grow their businesses. San Bernardino County BizHUUB, found at myhuub.com/selectsbcounty, is a countywide online resource center for small businesses that features free on-demand business tips and guidance from local experts along with a 24/7 …

Eleven local neighborhood groups, community groups and non-profit organizations were announced as winners in San Bernardino’s “Love Your Block” program. The winners will receive $18,000 to complete community-based improvement projects with the top prize of $5,000 going to Tawyna Rhoades-Hensley for her “Unity in the Game: A Mural for Western …

Applications for the San Bernardino County Civil Grand Jury are now being accepted. Successful applicants will serve as Grand Jury for the 2026 calendar year beginning on Jan. 1, 2026, and ending Dec. 31, 2026. The Civil Grand Jury is charged by the California Penal Code to investigate all aspects …

San Bernardino has been recognized as a Tree City USA by the Arbor Day Foundation for its efforts to maintain and nurture its urban forest. This is the second year the city has received the designation. “The City of San Bernardino has over 42,000 trees under management,” said Mayor Helen …

San Bernardino’s Animal Services Department expanded their operations at the Chandler Place Shelter last week, opening of a new kennel building and customer service center. The new kennel building contains 32 kennels in a temperature-controlled environment. The kennels will be used to house additional dogs, including animals needing special treatment …

The City of San Bernardino, in partnership with Neighborhood Partnership Housing Services, (NPHS) is offering financial assistance to eligible low-income homeowners in making essential home repairs and improvements. The Owner-Occupied Residential Rehabilitation Program (OORP) is a financial assistance initiative that may provide up to $40,000 in forgivable loans to assist …