On Sunday, August 20, the City of San Bernardino proclaimed a local emergency in connection with Tropical Storm Hilary. The City Municipal Code allows the City Manager, Charles McNeely, to assume additional authority when the City is affected or likely to be affected by a significant incident. The emergency action …
Read More »San Bernardino to get new fire station on Del Rosa
After nearly two decades, San Bernardino will receive a new fire station, thanks to the County of San Bernardino. Earlier this month, the County Board of Supervisors approved funding for a new Fire Station 226 to be built at 1920 Del Rosa Avenue. The current Fire Station 226 was constructed …
Read More »San Bernardino Parks Department receives grants to enhance services
The City of San Bernardino Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Department has received a Social Recreational Grant from the California Department of Developmental Services for $156,000 and a Creative Corps Grant from the California Arts Council for $100,000. The City said in a statement that, “These grants will help the …
Read More »City joins Clear the Shelters campaign to promote pet adoptions
The City of San Bernardino Animal Services Department has partnered with local television stations NBC 4 and Telemundo 52 as part of the ninth annual Clear the Shelters campaign intended to promote pet adoptions during the month of August. As part of the promotion, the San Bernardino Animal Shelter is …
Read More »San Bernardino continues with plan to revitalize downtown
The city of San Bernardino released a proposed a set of initiatives, programs, and investment intended to revitalize its downtown area earlier this week and intends to put the plan before the City Council to approve many of the specific steps. “Downtown San Bernardino is already a huge economic driver …
Read More »San Bernardino to hold community meetings to discuss housing needs
The City of San Bernardino has announced it will be holding three final community workshops to discuss its proposed Housing Element before seeking approval from the Mayor and Council to submit the plan to the State of California for certification. California law requires that all cities develop a Housing Element …
Read More »Wildwood Park to close next week for repairs
The City of San Bernardino has announced that Wildwood Park will temporarily close from Monday, July 17 through Friday, July 21 in order for the park to undergo beautification, repairs, and upgrades. Work will be performed by City of San Bernardino Public Works crews along with City contractors in partnership …
Read More »State secretary visits San Bernardino to discuss housing and homelessness
California Secretary of Business, Consumer Services, and Housing (BCSH) Secretary Lourdes Castro Ramirez met with leaders from the City of San Bernardino on Friday, June 30 to discuss affordable housing and homelessness. Secretary Castro Ramirez discussed current and upcoming funding opportunities at the State level, as well as the benefits …
Read More »City Council to consider increasing staff, approving new projects
The City of San Bernardino Mayor and City Council will be holding a workshop on Friday, June 30 at 9:00 am to consider recommendations involving key city issues and to approve a strategic staffing plan. The special meeting will take place at 201 North E Street in the Multipurpose Conference …
Read More »County launches fentanyl awareness campaign to save lives
The San Bernardino County Department of Behavioral Health (DBH) launched a countywide campaign to raise awareness about the unprecedented rise in overdoses and poisonings caused by fentanyl. The campaign will continue throughout the year, with the message “Fentanyl Doesn’t Care. But We Do.” Fentanyl is a synthetic opioid that is …
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