Government

San Bernardino has a new public works director. Daniel Hernandez comes to the city with two decades of experience in the public sector, aerospace, and manufacturing industries. Prior to joining the city, Hernandez was the City of Commerce’s public works director. “Daniel Hernandez has a proven track record of both …

The San Bernardino City Council approved a contract for street improvements on a twenty-seven-block stretch of Sierra Way between 3rd Street and 30th Street. The contract, awarded on May 4 to I.E. General Engineering of Beaumont, CA in the amount of $2,093,700, will encompass two- and one-half miles of roadway …

The San Bernardino County Registrar of Voters will be delivering Voter Information Guides to the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) on Tuesday, May 3 for the June 7, 2022 Statewide Direct Primary Election. The guides include a sample ballot, candidate statements, early voting sites, and other important information about this election. …

Senator Rosilicie Ochoa Bogh (R-Yucaipa) has announced the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) has awarded the counties of San Bernardino and Riverside funds from the CalHome program totaling $3,758,000. “I am grateful the Department of Housing and Community Development has chosen the counties of San Bernardino and …

The San Bernardino County Registrar of Voters is looking for poll workers to help with the upcoming June 7, 2022 Statewide Direct Primary Election. Poll workers help their neighbors exercise their right to vote and protect the integrity of the voting process. Consider some of the benefits of becoming a poll worker: Serve …

The Inland Valley Development Agency (IVDA) approved a $3.8 million project to connect Sterling Avenue directly to the SBD International Airport.  The project will extend Sterling Avenue directly to the Airport, and improve the existing roadway between Third and Fifth Streets. Funding for the improvements comes from a $3 million …

Ensen Mason, the County’s Auditor-Controller/Treasurer/Tax Collector (ATC), was presented with three major financial reporting awards on Tuesday during the San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors meeting. “I am honored to once again receive this recognition for financial reporting excellence,” Mason said. “The Controller Division staff, under the leadership of Chief …

The San Bernardino City Council continues to make progress on its plan to repave and resurface 53 streets and repair sidewalks throughout the City. The Council approved the third-phase of the plan earlier this month, awarding a $6.4 million contract to the Matich Corporation. The third-phase will include segments of …

After a lengthy delay caused by Southern California Edison (SCE) and winter storms, San Bernardino has resumed work on the 2nd Street bridge. The bridge project, located between Arrowhead and Sierra Way over Warm Creek, consists of replacing 4 lanes of traffic, installation of a drainage system, and slope stabilization. …

The Workforce Development Department for San Bernardino County has appointed Brad Gates as Director. Gates, has served as interim director of the department since October. “We are very fortunate to have someone with Brad’s qualifications and experience leading our efforts at this time,” said Board of Supervisors Chairman Curt Hagman. …