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Government

San Bernardino County property values increase 6 percent in 2025

San Bernardino County property values increase 6 percent in 2025

San Bernardino County Assessor-Recorder-County Clerk Josie Gonzales officially delivered the 2025 Assessment Roll to Auditor-Controller/Treasurer/Tax Collector (ATC) Ensen Mason on July 1, marking a 6% year-over-year increase in assessed property value.  The total roll value reached $361.17 billion, up from $340.67 billion in 2024, reflecting the assessed value of all …

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County breaks ground on second phase of Pacific Village

County breaks ground on second phase of Pacific Village

San Bernardino County has begun work on the next phase of Pacific Village, a project that will provide housing, treatment and wraparound services for the county’s homeless. The expansion of Pacific Village is a joint effort being led by the county departments of Behavioral Health, Aging and Adult Services-Public Guardian, …

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SBPD Officer Rodriguez awarded Public Safety Medal of Valor

SBPD Officer Rodriguez awarded Public Safety Medal of Valor

During a ceremony held last week in Sacramento, Governor Gavin Newsom recognized 13 Californians for their service above and beyond the call of duty. Among those was San Bernardino Police Officer Gabriel Rodriguez who received the 2025 Public Safety Officer Medal of Valor, the highest honor the Governor and the …

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San Bernardino approves street paving project

San Bernardino moves forward with second phase of street repaving plan

On June 4th the San Bernardino City Council approved a $6.25 million street paving project that will repair and upgrade 14 streets across the City. The project will be funded with the annual Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Program (RMRA/SB1) and gas tax funds. Work on the nearly seven miles of …

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Historic California Theater closes for renovations

Historic California Theater closes for renovations

The City of San Bernardino recently announced that its historic California Theater temporarily closed on earlier this month for renovations. “The California Theatre is well known as a major landmark for visitors coming to Downtown San Bernardino.” said Deputy Director of Public Works, Azzam Jabsheh. “The upgrades being planned are …

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San Bernardino puts a tax on fireworks

San Bernardino puts a tax on fireworks

San Bernardino will continue to allow the sale of fireworks this summer, but those sales will have a 10 percent tax attached to them. The city council on June 4 voted 5-2 to allow the sale of so-called safe-and-sane fireworks, rejecting a proposed one-year ban on the popular but potential …

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San Bernardino City Council appoints Eric Levitt as new City Manager

San Bernardino City Council appoints Eric Levitt as new City Manager

The City of San Bernardino announced yesterday that Fullerton City Manager Eric Levitt has been named its next City Manager. The announcement followed a nationwide recruitment process and the approval of an employment agreement with Levitt at the June 4 City Council meeting. “Today marks a significant moment for the …

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Two more city parks to get facelift

Two more city parks to get facelift

Two more parks in San Bernardino are scheduled to receive much needed improvements, thanks to a partnership with the County of San Bernardino. Proposals for upgrades to La Plaza Park and Newmark Field were approved by the City Council last month during which a ceremonial check from County Supervisor Joe …

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Number of homeless in San Bernardino County goes down

County releases plan to tackle homelessness

The results of San Bernardino County’s 2025 Point-in-Time Count (PITC), conducted January 23 showed a 14.2 percent decrease in unsheltered individuals, and an overall decrease in homelessness of 10 percent compared to 2024. According to data released by the County of San Bernardino last week, the 2025 PITC identified a …

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Free summer meal program returns

California launches new summer meal program for school-aged children

The SUN Bucks program returns this summer! Low-income families can ensure their children have adequate nutrition while school is out with California SUN Bucks, also called Summer-Electronic Benefits Transfer (S-EBT), a permanent federal meal program launched by the California Department of Social Services (CDSS). SUN Bucks helps families with school-aged …

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