Government

San Bernardino County Auditor-Controller/Treasurer/Tax Collector (ATC) Ensen Mason recently announced that the 2025-26 Property Tax Postponement Program (PTP) is now available to qualifying taxpayers. This loan program allows eligible homeowners, including low-income seniors and disabled individuals, to postpone the payment of their current year’s property taxes on their primary residence. …

A new Tertiary Treatment System (TTS) is now in operation according to a statement by the San Bernardino Municipal Water Department (SBMWD). The facility can treat up to 2.5 million gallons per day (MGD) of recycled water. The TTS uses recycled water to operate internal processes at the Water Reclamation …

The City of San Bernardino recently announced that Telicia Lopez has been named City Clerk. An employment agreement was approved by the Mayor and Council at its meeting Wednesday, October 15. “Few people know the inner workings of the City Clerk’s office better than Telicia Lopez,” said San Bernardino Mayor …

Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed legislation that will make it easier for the public to use recreation space near Glen Helen Regional Park. AB 385 addresses restrictions on a 4.2-acre piece of the park that San Bernardino County bought years ago with state grants, according to a statement on the …

Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed the Abundant & Affordable Homes Near Transit Act that will allow more home to be built near transit stations. Senate Bill 79,  which Newsom signed Oct. 10, permits taller and higher-density multifamily housing within a half-mile radius of some transit stops, including commuter rail, heavy …

The San Bernardino County Behavioral Health invites community members to review and provide feedback on the Mental Health Services Act (MHSA) Innovation Project titled Peer Housing Project. The Innovation component of MHSA aims to enhance the mental health care system by exploring and implementing new approaches. The Peer Housing Project …

San Bernardino County is supporting the brave men and women who have served our country. Veterans with a 100% service-connected disability rating from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs may be eligible for a significant property tax exemption. This exemption is also available to veterans who are totally blind or …

San Bernardino County is trying to make life safer for homeless people, according to a statement on the county’s website. On Sept. 9, the San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors adopted an ordinance to ban homeless encampments on county public property and public rights of way, citing dangers including flooding, …

The City of San Bernardino is looking for input from the community for upcoming traffic improvements to make travel along Baseline Street easier, safer, and more convenient. The Public Works Department recently launched the Baseline Street Safety Study, an interactive map that allows residents to share their thoughts, ideas or …

Building on positive outcomes that have reduced crime in the city, Governor Gavin Newsom is expanding deployment of the California Highway Patrol in San Bernardino. The officers will work hand-in-hand with city officials and local law enforcement to saturate high-crime areas, target repeat offenders, and seize illicit weapons and narcotics. …