Government

Republican lawmakers unveiled a package of new bills during a press conference at the Capitol yesterday.  The 17 proposals that make up the “ACT on Homelessness (Accountability, Compassion and Treatment),” emphasize results over dollars and focuses on accountability, compassion, and treatment for the state’s homelessness. “Republicans are proposing a multi-pronged …

Earlier this month the San Bernardino City Council added two new positions to its graffiti removal staff, enabling the program to expand to seven days a week. “The faster we remove graffiti, the less incentive there is to put it up in the first place,” said City Manager Robert Field. …

San Bernardino has announced they will receive a $722,772 Clean California Local Grant from the State. The City says the funds will be used to restore and beautify the 4th street alley area between D Street and E Street in downtown San Bernardino. As part of the Historic Arts District in …

The San Bernardino City Council entertained a request by City Councilmember Ben Reynoso to reconsider the removal of the Oxbow Cement Pile that has created a great deal of consternation in the 5th Ward for nearly 18 months. The “Oxbow Project” as it has been commonly referred to by the …

Last Tuesday San Bernardino County’s Board of Supervisors voted unanimously to terminate a nearly two-year-old local coronavirus public health emergency. That action ended the authority granted to the Chief Executive Officer to make emergency procurement and staffing decisions but preserve the ability of first responders to support the emergency medical …

As of Wednesday, California will no longer require vaccinated people to wear masks indoors in public places, given that omicron cases and hospitalizations have significantly decreased across the state. Unvaccinated persons will still be required to wear masks indoors. Children, also are still required to keep their masks on at …

The San Bernardino City Council has failed in an attempt put an amendment before the voters to eliminate the position of elected mayor.  It appeared that the measure would pass when Councilman Ben Reynoso changed his vote to support putting the measure on the ballot after abstaining in a previous …

The San Bernardino City Council will once again consider eliminating the position of elected mayor at this week’s meeting. Two weeks ago the council voted 4-2 in favor of placing a measure on the June ballot that would eliminate the position of Mayor.  This move comes after the council has …

The San Bernardino City Council approved the second phase of a four phase, 53-street plan to repave and resurface streets and repair sidewalks throughout San Bernardino. The most recent contract, approved on February 2, was awarded to All American Asphalt in the amount of $4.7 million. It will encompass segments …

Last week the San Bernardino City Council voted 4-2 in favor of placing a measure on the June ballot that would eliminate the position of Mayor.  This move comes after the council has taken several other actions aimed at making the mayor position unattractive and impotent in previous meetings.  The …