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Caltrans to close lanes on 15 freeway over New Year’s

Night-time lane closures on 210 Freeway continue through Friday

The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) issued a commuter alert stating it would be closing lanes on the 15 freeway on New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day due to a storm that is expected to hit Southern California. From noon Saturday to 6 a.m. Sunday, officials are planning to close the …

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Volunteers needed for San Bernardino County homeless count

Volunteers Needed for January 27 Homeless Point-In-Time Count

San Bernardino County will be conducting it’s annual point-in-time count on January 26 and volunteers are needed to assist with the count of sheltered and unsheltered people experiencing homelessness. The annual count is required by Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the data assists county and local cities get government …

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San Bernardino train depot to be featured on postage stamp

San Bernardino train depot to be featured on postage stamp

San Bernardino’s train depot has been selected by the federal government to be featured on it’s very own stamp in 2023. The U.S. Postal Service announced earlier this month that the San Bernardino Santa Fe Depot will be one of five U.S. Railroad Stations of architectural significance to be recognized …

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JPMorgan Chase gives $3 million to build affordable housing in San Bernardino

Chase gives $3 million to build affordable housing in San Bernardino

JPMorgan Chase recently awarded $3 million to Neighborhood Partnership Housing Services (NPHS) to increase the supply of affordable housing in San Bernardino. NPHS will use the funds to facilitate building factory-built single-family homes and accessory dwelling units (ADUs) on vacant lots throughout the city. NPHS will also increase the number …

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First 5 San Bernardino encourages ‘Gift a Kid a Book’ this season

First 5 San Bernardino encourages 'Gift a Kid a Book' this season

First 5 San Bernardino is encouraging parents and caregivers to give kids books in addition to toys this holiday season. The “Gift a Kid a Book” literacy campaign is a great opportunity to reinforce the joy and value of reading with youth according to First 5 San Bernardino Executive Director …

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San Manuel Fire Department receives Class 1 rating

San Manuel Fire Department receives Class 1 rating

After a risk and capabilities assessment, the ISO Community Hazzard Mitigation issued a Class 1 rating to San Manuel Fire Department (SMFD) for training, equipment, fire prevention activities, and overall deployment and staffing capabilities for emergency communications and responses. SMFD is the first California Tribal Fire Department to be recognized …

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San Bernardino County Library marks the holiday season with rewards

San Bernardino County Library marks the holiday season with rewards

The San Bernardino County Library’s Holiday Countdown is back, this year boasting a cascade of rewards. Enjoy a variety of fun-filled crafts, face painting, balloon artists, and and meet some favorite characters, including Santa Claus. Also, throughout the month of December, people that check out 30 items can earn a …

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County seeking residents’ opinions for improving community health

County seeking residents' opinions for improving community health

The San Bernardino County Department of Public Health and the Community Vital Signs Initiative is asking county residents to provide feedback aimed at improving community health by taking part in the 2022 Community Health Survey. The survey is open to adults 18 years and older living in San Bernardino County …

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“Cirque de la Noel” coming to the California Theater December 17

“Cirque de la Noel” coming to the California Theater December 17

The San Bernardino Symphony Orchestra will return to the California Theatre on December 17 for “Cirque de la Noel,” a holiday concert featuring the internationally-acclaimed Cirque de la Symphonie performing group. Cirque de la Symphonie will add an additional level of festive artistry through awe inspiring performances by their renowned …

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Food bank receives donation from sale of church property

Food bank receives donation from sale of church property

Hope Lutheran Church of Riverside has served the community for the past sixty years. Earlier this month, they donated 10 percent of the net proceeds from the sale of their property to Feeding America Riverside | San Bernardino (FARSB), a longtime partner in their community outreach. “Our community partners are …

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