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San Bernardino resumes construction on Second Street bridge

After a lengthy delay caused by Southern California Edison (SCE) and winter storms, San Bernardino has resumed work on the 2nd Street bridge. The bridge project, located between Arrowhead and Sierra Way over Warm Creek, consists of replacing 4 lanes of traffic, installation of a drainage system, and slope stabilization. …

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Gates appointed director of County Workforce Board

Gates appointed director of County Workforce Board

The Workforce Development Department for San Bernardino County has appointed Brad Gates as Director. Gates, has served as interim director of the department since October. “We are very fortunate to have someone with Brad’s qualifications and experience leading our efforts at this time,” said Board of Supervisors Chairman Curt Hagman. …

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Election season is upon us, who will be on the ballot?

It’s that time again. Filings, signs, shaking hands and kissing babies – must be election season. During this cycle San Bernardino residents will be voting June 7 for Mayor and Council Wards 1, 2 and 4. In county-wide races and higher office, you’ll have the Superintendent of Schools, Auditor-Controller, Sheriff, …

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Rep. Aguilar secures funding for San Bernardino projects

Rep. Aguilar secures funding for San Bernardino projects

Last week, Rep. Pete Aguilar praised the passage of the Fiscal Year (FY) 2022 government funding bill, which included his request for $6,987,500 for Inland Empire community projects. “I came to Congress to deliver for the community that my family has called home for four generations, and the resources we’ve …

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San Bernardino County sponsors bills targeting illegal cannabis

San Bernardino County sponsors bills targeting illegal cannabis

San Bernardino County has sponsored new state legislation AB 2728 (Smith) and SB 1426 (Caballero) that will increase fines for illegal cannabis farming and target the illegal pollution of groundwater by illicit cannabis cultivators. The County is also seeking $10 million in state funding to clean up environmental damage at …

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California GOP releases plan to address the homeless crisis

California GOP releases plan to address the homeless crisis

Republican lawmakers unveiled a package of new bills during a press conference at the Capitol yesterday.  The 17 proposals that make up the “ACT on Homelessness (Accountability, Compassion and Treatment),” emphasize results over dollars and focuses on accountability, compassion, and treatment for the state’s homelessness. “Republicans are proposing a multi-pronged …

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San Bernardino Expands Its Graffiti Removal Program

San Bernardino Expands Its Graffiti Removal Program

Earlier this month the San Bernardino City Council added two new positions to its graffiti removal staff, enabling the program to expand to seven days a week. “The faster we remove graffiti, the less incentive there is to put it up in the first place,” said City Manager Robert Field. …

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San Bernardino awarded state beautification grant

San Bernardino awarded state beautification grant

San Bernardino has announced they will receive a $722,772 Clean California Local Grant from the State. The City says the funds will be used to restore and beautify the 4th street alley area between D Street and E Street in downtown San Bernardino. As part of the Historic Arts District in …

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San Bernardino to Revisit Concrete Pile in Verdemont Neighborhood

The San Bernardino City Council entertained a request by City Councilmember Ben Reynoso to reconsider the removal of the Oxbow Cement Pile that has created a great deal of consternation in the 5th Ward for nearly 18 months. The “Oxbow Project” as it has been commonly referred to by the …

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County terminates COVID-19 state of emergency

County terminates COVID-19 state of emergency

Last Tuesday San Bernardino County’s Board of Supervisors voted unanimously to terminate a nearly two-year-old local coronavirus public health emergency. That action ended the authority granted to the Chief Executive Officer to make emergency procurement and staffing decisions but preserve the ability of first responders to support the emergency medical …

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