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San Bernardino seeks applicants for community development grants

The City of San Bernardino is seeking applicants for the 2025-2026 the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and Emergency Solutions Grants (ESG) and Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation (OORP) Programs.  The City receives these funds directly from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The City anticipates receiving approximately $2,700,000 in …

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San Bernardino County Public Works invests in new equipment

San Bernardino County Public Works invests in new equipment

San Bernardino County Public Works is heading into winter with significantly improved preparedness. With the support of the Board of Supervisors, Public Works has invested in over 30 new pieces of heavy machinery, including loaders and blowers. This addition brings the department’s arsenal to more than 100 machines, ensuring a …

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Replacement of lead water lines nears completion in San Bernardino

Replacement of lead water lines nears completion in San Bernardino

The San Bernardino Municipal Water Department (SBMWD) announced its Lead Service Line Replacement Program is nearing completion. The department, in order to comply with United States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) Lead and Copper Rule Revisions (LCRR), had to complete an inventory of lead service lines and replace any that contained …

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San Bernardino Receives $14 Million to Build EV Charging Stations

City receives grant funding for EV charging stations

San Bernardino has received another grant to build EV charging stations in the city, this one for $14,055,578 from the U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration. The project will install 77 Level 2 and 24 DC fast chargers at 15 municipally owned locations, including six parks/community centers, a soccer complex, …

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City cleans up encampment at Meadowbrook Park

City cleans up encampment at Meadowbrook Park

On Thursday, January 16, San Bernardino Homelessness Division staff, Public Works crews, Police officers, Salvation Army Outreach staff along with the City trash hauler, Burrtec began an encampment cleanup at Meadowbrook Park. According to the city, the cleanup of the 14-acre park is expected to last three days, following which, …

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County Fire tests Unmanned Aerial Vehicles in San Bernardino

County Fire tests Unmanned Aerial Vehicles in San Bernardino

San Bernardino County Fire Protection District has begun a 30-day trial to test the effectiveness of Unmanned Aerial Systems as a first response to certain calls for fire service. The idea is to use unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV), or drones, to address reports of unknown types of fires, which is a …

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Street sign replacement program continues in San Bernardino

Street sign replacement program continues in San Bernardino

San Bernardino’s Public Works Department is currently working on the second phase of street sign replacements as part of a multi-year plan to ensure all street signs are maintained properly and not missing according to a statement on the City’s website. The City anticipates replacing approximately 900 street signs during …

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City clears homeless encampment from alley near Baseline Street

City clears homeless encampment from alley near Baseline Street

Earlier this week, the City of San Bernardino and its partners cleared a homeless encampment in an alley located near the intersection of Baseline Street and D Street. The operation is the fourth encampment cleanup since a U.S. Federal Court lifted an injunction against the City prohibiting cleanups. City officials stated …

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San Bernardino seeks volunteers for annual homeless count

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

The City of San Bernardino is asking members of the community to volunteer for its 2025 Homeless Point-in-Time Count (PITC), to be held on Thursday, January 23rd, from 5:15 am to 10:00 am. Participants will convene at the National Orange Show, Gate #10, located at 930 S. Arrowhead Avenue in …

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