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 …
Read More »California relaxes statewide mask mandate in public settings
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 …
Read More »Second try at mayor position ballot measure fails
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 …
Read More »Council will try again to eliminate the elected position of Mayor
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 …
Read More »San Bernardino moves forward with second phase of street repaving plan
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 …
Read More »Mayor uses veto power on council decision
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 …
Read More »San Bernardino offers free mammogram screenings
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 …
Read More »Council says let the voters decide on Mayoral position
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 …
Read More »San Bernardino council members named to SCAG Housing Policy Academy
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 …
Read More »Council to decide how to allocate ARP funds at meeting tonight
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 …
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