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The City of San Bernardino and the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) have finalized an agreement that authorizes the City to address homeless encampments, litter, debris, and graffiti located along State freeway corridors within its city limits. San Bernardino joins twelve other cities across California that have taken over this …

San Bernardino announced last week that the city council appointed Albert J. Maldonado as its new City Attorney, following a unanimous vote taken during the July 15 City Council meeting. Maldonado, a partner with Best Best & Krieger LLP, has extensive experience in municipal law, land use, ethics, transparency and …

Luis Portillo has been appointed as Economic Development Director for the City of San Bernardino. Portillo has more than 20 years of experience in economic development, regional partnerships, public policy and corporate affairs, Portillo’s background includes leadership roles with regional economic partnership organizations, state government and the private sector, with …

The City of San Bernardino has released its Draft 2050 General Plan, Draft Downtown Specific Plan, and Draft Environmental Impact Report (DEIR) for public review and comment. The Draft 2050 General Plan represents a comprehensive update that will replace the City’s existing 2005 General Plan in its entirety. The General …

Assessor-Recorder-County Clerk Josie Gonzales has officially signed and delivered the 2026 annual assessment roll.  The 2026 San Bernardino County Assessment Roll encompasses 905,255 parcels with a total assessed value of $376.9 billion. “San Bernardino County continues to demonstrate strong and steady growth,” said Assessor-Recorder-County Clerk Josie Gonzales. “Through our National …

This July and beyond, the San Bernardino Police Department encourages drivers to follow the speed limit and “slow the fast down.” During the month of July, the San Bernardino Police Department will have additional officers on patrol looking for drivers who are speeding or driving too fast for conditions. Speeding …

The City of San Bernardino has implemented a new ordinance that expands fines to up to $10,000 and can hold property owners and renters accountable for illegal fireworks by their guests. Key provisions of the law include: A social host liability – making property owners or those in control of …

The San Bernardino City Council unanimously approved the City’s 2026-27 Fiscal Year Operating Budget and 2027-2031 Capital Improvement Plan at its June 17, 2026 meeting, adopting a financial plan that maintains essential services, invests in community priorities, and preserves the City’s strong fiscal position despite an uncertain economic environment. “San …

San Bernardino County Fire Protection District held a groundbreaking ceremony last week for the construction of its new Station 227 in San Bernardino. The 10,764 square foot facility will be located within the Arrowhead Elementary School property at the corner of Mountain View and 38th Street. The new station will …

The San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday unanimously adopted the county’s fiscal year 2026-27 budget. The approximately $10.9 billion budget invests $273.7 million in targeted county priorities while maintaining core services. The $10.9 billion represents a net decrease of $26.1 million, or 0.24 percent, from the FY 2025-26 modified …