Government

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 …

The City of San Bernardino Parks, Recreation & Community Services Department has partnered with Alinea Medical Imaging to offer free mammogram screenings to eligible residents on February 12 and 25. The screenings will be available for women 40 years or older, have low household income, or no insurance. Alinea Medical …

On Tuesday, 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 …

San Bernardino Council Members Kimberly Calvin and Damon L. Alexander have been selected by the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) to participate in their 2022 Housing Policy Leadership Academy. SCAG’s Housing Policy Leadership Academy exposes elected leaders to best practices to increase the availability of affordable housing in their …

San Bernardino Council Members will vote tonight on whether or not to use American Rescue Plan (ARP) funds that have been held in reserve for park improvements and other projects. The City of San Bernardino was awarded $77 million under the American Rescue Plan Act and $38.5 million was received …

Iteris, Inc. has been awarded a $1.7-million contract from the San Bernardino County Transportation Authority (SBCTA) for a regional smart mobility, safety and sustainability program. SBCTA authorized a $700,000 task order for use of Iteris’ recently launched congestion management service for intersections and arterials to augment SBCTA’s traffic management operations on …

Due to the current COVID-19 surge, the County is extending closures or limited services through Friday, Feb. 4 for many departments. Services for the following County departments and offices are available by phone and online.  In some instances, in-person appointments are available for those who cannot be served remotely. Aging …

The San Bernardino Municipal Water Department (SBMWD) recently completed its first independent cost of service study since 2015 and is considering the adopting a schedule of increases in rates for water and wastewater services. Last year, SBMWD hired Raftelis, an independent financial consulting firm, to conduct an extensive Cost of …