Government

San Bernardino County’s Board of Supervisors officially accepted $526,611 in federal grant funds during the regular board meeting this week. The funding, part of the Federal McKinney Projects for Assistance in Transition from Homelessness program (PATH), will benefit an estimated 300 San Bernardino County residents at risk of becoming homeless. …

The City of San Bernardino and Housing Authority of the County of San Bernardino have received a $1,405,800 grant from the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) to fund the construction of sixteen new public electric vehicle charging stations near Baseline Street at the Arrowhead Grove Housing Community. “We see …

The San Bernardino County Fire Protection District recently announced it has been designated a 2024 Fire Risk Reduction Community (FRRC). The designation means San Bernardino County Fire Protection District has a greater chance for receiving Cal Fire Wildfire Prevention Grants. Projects that align with the FRRC criteria are given priority, …

Kenneth Chapa has been hired by the City of San Bernardino as the new Economic Development Director. Chapa’s first day on the job was on July 15. “Ken Chapa has a distinguished background in economic development and tourism,” said Acting City Manager Rochelle Clayton. “We are thrilled to have him …

Last week the San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors preliminarily approved asking voters to increase the transient occupancy tax charged to those who stay in hotels and short-term rentals in the unincorporated areas of the county from 7 to 11 percent. According to the County, increasing the tax would add …

During the first week in July, the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department conducted Operation Safe and Sane, focusing on enforcing laws against illegal fireworks throughout the county. The Sheriff’s Specialized Enforcement Division, Sheriff’s Arson/Bomb Squad, station deputies, and fire department partners carried out a zero-tolerance illegal firework suppression operation. More than …

San Bernardino County Environmental Health Services, in collaboration with San Bernardino County Code Enforcement, is excited to announce a series of workshops designed to assist prospective street vendors in navigating the licensing process and understanding important regulations. Street vending is vital to our community, offering unique food experiences and supporting …

The San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors are urging California to declare a state of emergency and take immediate emergency regulatory and legislative action to strengthen and stabilize the state’s marketplace for homeowners insurance and commercial property insurance. In recent months, two of the state’s largest insurance carriers announced they …

At the most recent city council meeting, Councilman Juan Figueroa introduced the idea of having city council candidates fill out, in essence, a job application and background document when they file to run for city council.  He referenced that when people apply to be commissioners on various assignments for the …

Summer temperatures are back in the Inland Empire and with that comes the potential for heat-related illnesses. San Bernardino County Health Officer Dr. Michael Sequeira is advising residents to keep themselves and their loved ones, including pets, safe from the heat. “The summer heat can pose significant health risks, and …