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County receives $11.82 million for homeless housing assistance

San Bernardino County has been awarded $11.82 million in the fifth round of Homeless Housing, Assistance and Prevention (HHAP) funding from the California Department of Housing and Community Development to support the creation of interim and permanent housing options at the county’s innovative Pacific Village homeless services campus in San Bernardino. “Receiving …

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San Bernardino neighborhoods receive new streetlights

San Bernardino neighborhoods receive new streetlights

Two neighborhoods in the northern part of San Bernardino are now a little safer. The City recently installed and activated 96 new streetlights, bringing a new walkability and sense of security to area residents. “Some of these streets have been without lighting for several years,” said City of San Bernardino …

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CHP operation aims to help San Bernardino to address violent crime

The Unintended Consequences of High Crime

San Bernardino’s police department will soon have additional support from the state to address crime and enhance public safety. Governor Newsom announced last week that CHP personnel will be sent to San Bernardino to help the city crack down on property theft and violent crime, including gun violence. “We are …

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Taxpayers reminded to pay property tax before incurring penalties

Taxpayers reminded to pay property tax before incurring penalties

San Bernardino County Auditor-Controller/Treasurer/Tax Collector (ATC) Ensen Mason encourages property owners to pay the first installment of their property taxes which were due last Friday, November 1.  The final day to pay without incurring a 10% penalty is Tuesday, December 10, 2024. The Tax Collector’s Office offers many convenient ways …

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Knox appointed Director of Veterans Affairs for San Bernardino County

Knox appointed Director of Veterans Affairs for San Bernardino County

San Bernardino County has appointed veteran Matthew Knox as director of Veterans Affairs. Knox, is a former Cavalry Scout with more than two years of service in the United States Army. During his military career, Knox was deployed in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom with 1st Squadron, 1st Cavalry Regiment in 2003. …

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County to use discretionary funds to boost community initiatives

The San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors approved several district-specific projects using board discretionary funds during their meeting last week. In the Second District: Refurbishing the San Antonio Heights Christmas star with approximately $56,000 in funding from Second District Supervisor Jesse Armendarez’s District Specific Priorities Program. Renaming Randall Pepper Elementary …

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San Bernardino to hold special council meeting

City on right track to deal with vagrancy in public parks

The San Bernardino City Council will hold a special meeting Oct. 24 to discuss the proposed Homeless Navigation Center. The mayor and city council will hear a presentation on the 224-bed project that the city wants  to establish in the former School of Hope Building at 796 6th St., according …

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County awarded $11 million grant to address homelessness

County releases plan to tackle homelessness

San Bernardino County’s Office of Homeless Services (OHS) has been awarded $11 million in Encampment Resolution Funding (ERF) from the California Department of Housing and Community Development to provide permanent housing and other support to people experiencing homelessness. The grant, requested by the county in April, will enable OHS to …

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San Bernardino begins renovation of Guadalupe Field

San Bernardino begins renovation of Guadalupe Field

Renovations began this week on Guadalupe Field at Sal Saavedra Park starting with demolition of the baseball field. Leaders of San Bernardino Youth Baseball (SBYB) were joined by City of San Bernardino Mayor Helen Tran, Council members Fred Shorett, Damon Alexander, and San Bernardino County Supervisor Joe Baca Jr. to …

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San Bernardino to begin moving homeless out of city parks

San Bernardino to begin moving homeless out of city parks

San Bernardino will resume removing homeless people from city parks, now that a court-ordered injunction against the city has been lifted. Those cleanups are expected to start within the next few weeks, Mayor Helen Tran said during a news conference Oct. 2 in front of city hall. “San Bernardino has …

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