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Government

City to spend $13.8 million on Seccombe Lake Park overhaul

City to spend $13.8 million on Seccombe Lake Park overhaul

The San Bernardino City Council has approved $13,792,332.00 to renovate Seccombe Lake Park, including a $10.5 million construction contract to Landscape Support Services of North Hollywood California. The project is expected to revitalize the Park with new amenities and to restore and upgrade the existing infrastructure. “The planning and funding …

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San Bernardino continues to remove homeless encampments

San Bernardino continues to remove homeless encampments

The City of San Bernardino continues its campaign to clean up and remove homeless encampments at city parks. Last week public works crews, accompanied by the San Bernardino Housing and Homeless Division, Police Officers, and staff from the Salvation Army, helped to clear the 25 homeless encampments at Wildwood Park. …

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San Bernardino County gets new flag

San Bernardino County gets new flag

San Bernardino County has a new flag. The board of supervisors approved the new flag design Dec. 3,  the first change in 40 years, and only the third flag in the county’s 171-year history according to a statement on the county’s website. The new flag was designed by the county’s …

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San Bernardino County appoints first female health officer

San Bernardino County appoints first female health officer

On Tuesday, Nov. 19, the San Bernardino Board of Supervisors appointed Dr. Sharon Wang, DO, MSHPE, FIDSA as the new county health officer. She will be the first woman to serve as the county’s health officer. Dr. Wang brings a wealth of experience and expertise to this vital role, where …

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CHP enforcement surge netting results in San Bernardino

The California Highway Patrol’s enforcement surge to help clamp down on crime in partnership with the city of San Bernardino is off to a strong start. In the first two weeks CHP made 64 arrests, recovered 11 stolen vehicles, and seized five illegal guns. “We appreciate the recently formed partnership …

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San Bernardino begins clearing encampments in city parks

San Bernardino begins clearing encampments in city parks

The City of San Bernardino is making good on its promise to remove homeless encampments from city parks. Early Thursday morning, police officers and city staff began the process of removing a homeless encampment from Perris Hill Park. The cleanup effort should come as no surprise as San Bernardino Mayor …

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Sheriff’s Department receives two grants to increase safety on roads

The San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department has received two grants to improve road safety throughout the county. The first grant, from the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) for $1.13 million will support the department’s ongoing enforcement and education programs to reduce the number of serious injuries and deaths on …

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County receives $11.82 million for homeless housing assistance

San Bernardino County has been awarded $11.82 million in the fifth round of Homeless Housing, Assistance and Prevention (HHAP) funding from the California Department of Housing and Community Development to support the creation of interim and permanent housing options at the county’s innovative Pacific Village homeless services campus in San Bernardino. “Receiving …

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San Bernardino neighborhoods receive new streetlights

San Bernardino neighborhoods receive new streetlights

Two neighborhoods in the northern part of San Bernardino are now a little safer. The City recently installed and activated 96 new streetlights, bringing a new walkability and sense of security to area residents. “Some of these streets have been without lighting for several years,” said City of San Bernardino …

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CHP operation aims to help San Bernardino to address violent crime

The Unintended Consequences of High Crime

San Bernardino’s police department will soon have additional support from the state to address crime and enhance public safety. Governor Newsom announced last week that CHP personnel will be sent to San Bernardino to help the city crack down on property theft and violent crime, including gun violence. “We are …

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