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City receives grant funding for EV charging stations

City receives grant funding for EV charging stations

The City of San Bernardino and Housing Authority of the County of San Bernardino have received a $1,405,800 grant from the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) to fund the construction of sixteen new public electric vehicle charging stations near Baseline Street at the Arrowhead Grove Housing Community. “We see …

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San Bernardino County recognized as a Fire Risk Reduction Community

Office building on Hospitality heavily damaged from fire

The San Bernardino County Fire Protection District recently announced it has been designated a 2024 Fire Risk Reduction Community (FRRC). The designation means San Bernardino County Fire Protection District has a greater chance for receiving Cal Fire Wildfire Prevention Grants. Projects that align with the FRRC criteria are given priority, …

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San Bernardino hires new Economic Development Director

San Bernardino hires new Economic Development Director

Kenneth Chapa has been hired by the City of San Bernardino as the new Economic Development Director. Chapa’s first day on the job was on July 15. “Ken Chapa has a distinguished background in economic development and tourism,” said Acting City Manager Rochelle Clayton. “We are thrilled to have him …

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County considers plan to increase bed tax

County considers plan to increase bed tax

Last week the San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors preliminarily approved asking voters to increase the transient occupancy tax charged to those who stay in hotels and short-term rentals in the unincorporated areas of the county from 7 to 11 percent. According to the County, increasing the tax would add …

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Sheriff’s Department seizes 1,500 pounds of illegal fireworks

Sheriff's Department seizes 1,500 pounds of illegal fireworks

During the first week in July, the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department conducted Operation Safe and Sane, focusing on enforcing laws against illegal fireworks throughout the county. The Sheriff’s Specialized Enforcement Division, Sheriff’s Arson/Bomb Squad, station deputies, and fire department partners carried out a zero-tolerance illegal firework suppression operation. More than …

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County to host street vending workshops

County to host street vending workshops

San Bernardino County Environmental Health Services, in collaboration with San Bernardino County Code Enforcement, is excited to announce a series of workshops designed to assist prospective street vendors in navigating the licensing process and understanding important regulations. Street vending is vital to our community, offering unique food experiences and supporting …

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Board of Supervisors urges state to declare an insurance emergency

Board of Supervisors urges state to declare an insurance emergency

The San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors are urging California to declare a state of emergency and take immediate emergency regulatory and legislative action to strengthen and stabilize the state’s marketplace for homeowners insurance and commercial property insurance. In recent months, two of the state’s largest insurance carriers announced they …

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Councilmember proposes candidates provide background for transparency

Councilman Juan Figueroa introduced the idea of having city council candidates fill out, in essence, a job application and background document when they file to run for city council.

At the most recent city council meeting, Councilman Juan Figueroa introduced the idea of having city council candidates fill out, in essence, a job application and background document when they file to run for city council.  He referenced that when people apply to be commissioners on various assignments for the …

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County Health Officer issues heat advisory for San Bernardino

County Health Officer issues heat advisory for San Bernardino

Summer temperatures are back in the Inland Empire and with that comes the potential for heat-related illnesses. San Bernardino County Health Officer Dr. Michael Sequeira is advising residents to keep themselves and their loved ones, including pets, safe from the heat. “The summer heat can pose significant health risks, and …

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County shows momentum in the fight against homelessness

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

San Bernardino County’s homeless population grew by 1 percent during the past year according to numbers released this week. Data from the Jan. 25  Point-in-Time Count (PITC) showed San Bernardino County’s homeless population grew by 42 total individuals last year, from 4,195 to 4,237. It also showed a 3.1 percent …

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