The U.S. Forest Service has announced the closure of all national forests in California until September 17. The closures are due to the extreme fire danger and according to a press release the decision was made to, “better provide public and firefighter safety due to the ongoing California wildfire crisis.” …
Read More »Firefighting Aircraft Return to San Bernardino International Airport
San Bernardino International Airport (SBD) will host the United States Forest Service’s Airtankers for the 24th year. In addition to the US Forest Service, SBD also serves multiple agencies during fire season including the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) and contract operators. Wildfire activity has increased …
Read More »San Bernardino Public Library offering free help with homework
Now that school is back in session, the San Bernardino Public Library system is once again offering students help with homework. Students from kindergarten to 8th grade can visit any of the library’s four branches or the library’s website to get free homework help from qualified tutors. Help is available …
Read More »First 5 San Bernardino to distribute “Kinder Kits” to area children
First 5 San Bernardino will be offering free “kinder kits” to local families this weekend. The FREE Back-to-School Kinder Kit event will be held Saturday, August 28, from 10 am – 2 pm, at Ecclesia Christian Fellowship, 1314 E. Date Street in San Bernardino. “Starting Kindergarten is a very exciting …
Read More »City finalizes agreement for redevelopment of Carousel Mall
Last Wednesday the City of San Bernardino finalized an Exclusive Negotiating Agreement (ENA) with the firms selected to redevelop the 43-acre Carousel Mall site that has been empty and falling into disrepair. The parties will now enter negotiations to hash out the terms and conditions for the sale and development …
Read More »New fitness equipment installed at Littlefield Shultis Park
San Bernardino’s Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department has completed installation of outdoor fitness equipment at Littlefield Shultis Park located at 2525 W Kendall Way. The equipment is set up adjacent to a paved trail throughout the park and is aimed at helping the community by improving cardiovascular and mental …
Read More »San Bernardino Police Department is Now Hiring
The San Bernardino City Police Department is currently hiring full-time Property and Evidence Technicians. Evidence Technicians will store, catalog, and retrieve records of property/evidence in the Police Department. The City of San Bernardino is an equal opportunity employer. All job openings for applicants will not be considered based on age, …
Read More »Suspect killed and officers injured during shootout
The manhunt for a suspect who had fired upon and wounded a San Bernardino Sheriff’s Deputy earlier this week came to a dramatic conclusion on Wednesday in a neighborhood in Highland with a shootout that ended with the suspect’s death and two more deputies injured. The 34-year old suspect was …
Read More »Suspect at-large in officer shooting
A routine traffic stop turned into anything but routine when a San Bernardino Sheriff’s Deputy was fired upon on Tuesday resulting in injuries to the officer. The offenders vehicle has since has been recovered but a suspect has not been identified and is still at large. The deputy was driving …
Read More »Sergeant Thomas tapped to serve as department’s Public Information Officer
The San Bernardino Police Department has a new Public Information Officer (PIO). Sergeant Equino Thomas, who has been with the San Bernardino Police Department for 15 years and previously served in the U.S. Army in communications and electronics, took over the post two weeks ago and he says so far …
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