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Two more city parks to get facelift

Two more city parks to get facelift

Two more parks in San Bernardino are scheduled to receive much needed improvements, thanks to a partnership with the County of San Bernardino. Proposals for upgrades to La Plaza Park and Newmark Field were approved by the City Council last month during which a ceremonial check from County Supervisor Joe …

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Number of homeless in San Bernardino County goes down

County releases plan to tackle homelessness

The results of San Bernardino County’s 2025 Point-in-Time Count (PITC), conducted January 23 showed a 14.2 percent decrease in unsheltered individuals, and an overall decrease in homelessness of 10 percent compared to 2024. According to data released by the County of San Bernardino last week, the 2025 PITC identified a …

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Free summer meal program returns

California launches new summer meal program for school-aged children

The SUN Bucks program returns this summer! Low-income families can ensure their children have adequate nutrition while school is out with California SUN Bucks, also called Summer-Electronic Benefits Transfer (S-EBT), a permanent federal meal program launched by the California Department of Social Services (CDSS). SUN Bucks helps families with school-aged …

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County Receives $38.7 million for Behavioral Health infrastructure

County Receives $38.7 million for Behavioral Health infrastructure

Funding through Proposition 1 will help expand mental health and/or substance use disorder treatment facilities The County of San Bernardino received word earlier this month that their request for $38.7 million from the state to meet the needs of people experiencing homelessness had been approved. The grant funding comes from …

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City denies council member’s claim

City on right track to deal with vagrancy in public parks

Last week the San Bernardino City Council discussed in closed session, a $2 million claim by Council Member Treasure Ortiz against the city. In her claim she alleges that a member of the police department illegally searched a state database to see if she had a criminal history. What might …

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County grant opens access to funding for non-profits

Nonprofit organizations across San Bernardino County will have access to a vital new financing opportunity through a $3 million revolving loan fund. Established through a county investment to the Inland Empire Community Foundation (IECF), the fund will provide flexible, affordable loans to local nonprofits, addressing financial challenges these organizations often …

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San Bernardino County Launches Free Small Business Support Portal

San Bernardino County Launches Free Small Business Support Portal

San Bernardino County has launched its BizHUUB online platform to provide entrepreneurs with free online resources to help grow their businesses. San Bernardino County BizHUUB, found at myhuub.com/selectsbcounty, is a countywide online resource center for small businesses that features free on-demand business tips and guidance from local experts along with a 24/7 …

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San Bernardino announces winners in Love Your Block program

San Bernardino announces winners in Love Your Block program

Eleven local neighborhood groups, community groups and non-profit organizations were announced as winners in San Bernardino’s “Love Your Block” program. The winners will receive $18,000 to complete community-based improvement projects with the top prize of $5,000 going to Tawyna Rhoades-Hensley for her “Unity in the Game: A Mural for Western …

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San Bernardino County accepting applications for Civil Grand Jury

San Bernardino County Civil Grand Jury now accepting applications

Applications for the San Bernardino County Civil Grand Jury are now being accepted. Successful applicants will serve as Grand Jury for the 2026 calendar year beginning on Jan. 1, 2026, and ending Dec. 31, 2026. The Civil Grand Jury is charged by the California Penal Code to investigate all aspects …

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Arbor Day Foundation names San Bernardino a Tree City

Arbor Day Foundation names San Bernardino a Tree City

San Bernardino has been recognized as a Tree City USA by the Arbor Day Foundation for its efforts to maintain and nurture its urban forest. This is the second year the city has received the designation. “The City of San Bernardino has over 42,000 trees under management,” said Mayor Helen …

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