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Callicott honored as “SheRoe of the Fifth District” by Supervisor Baca

Callicott honored as "SheRoe of the Fifth District" by Supervisor Baca

Cecilia “Toni” Callicott, President of the City of San Bernardino Water Board, has been selected as a 2025 “SheRoe of the Fifth District” by San Bernardino County Supervisor and Vice Chair Joe Baca, Jr. who established the award to honor women who have demonstrated exceptional dedication to their communities through …

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San Bernardino County Fire to get 10 new fire engines

San Bernardino County Fire to get 10 new fire engines

In response to the Bridge and Line fires, which burned a combined 95,230 acres in San Bernardino County, the Board of Supervisors has approved the purchase of ten new fire apparatus. During the Feb. 11 meeting, the board voted unanimously on a motion to authorize $6 million to purchase 10 …

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San Bernardino appoints another interim City Manager

San Bernardino appoints another interim City Manager

The chaos continues at the City of San Bernardino while the Council figures out who will run the city. During a special meeting on Feb. 21, the City Council unanimously approved a resolution to appoint former Brea City Manager William “Bill” Gallardo to the post of interim City Manager. Gallardo, …

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Romo appointed acting city manager in San Bernardino

City on right track to deal with vagrancy in public parks

In a special closed session Monday, the San Bernardino City Council discussed and ultimately appointed Tanya Romo as the new acting city manager, replacing previous acting city manager Rochelle Clayton. Romo has worked for the City of San Bernardino for more than 15 years in a variety of positions including, …

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San Bernardino Library offers scholarships to earn diploma online

San Bernardino will hold online meeting in search for Police Chief

San Bernardino residents, 19 years and older now have access to earning their High School Diploma and Career Certificate for free through scholarships offered by the San Bernardino Public Library. The initiative, in partnership with Career Online High School (COHS), is part of the adult education program at the Library’s …

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San Bernardino seeks applicants for community development grants

The City of San Bernardino is seeking applicants for the 2025-2026 the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and Emergency Solutions Grants (ESG) and Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation (OORP) Programs.  The City receives these funds directly from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The City anticipates receiving approximately $2,700,000 in …

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San Bernardino County Public Works invests in new equipment

San Bernardino County Public Works invests in new equipment

San Bernardino County Public Works is heading into winter with significantly improved preparedness. With the support of the Board of Supervisors, Public Works has invested in over 30 new pieces of heavy machinery, including loaders and blowers. This addition brings the department’s arsenal to more than 100 machines, ensuring a …

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Replacement of lead water lines nears completion in San Bernardino

Replacement of lead water lines nears completion in San Bernardino

The San Bernardino Municipal Water Department (SBMWD) announced its Lead Service Line Replacement Program is nearing completion. The department, in order to comply with United States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) Lead and Copper Rule Revisions (LCRR), had to complete an inventory of lead service lines and replace any that contained …

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San Bernardino Receives $14 Million to Build EV Charging Stations

City receives grant funding for EV charging stations

San Bernardino has received another grant to build EV charging stations in the city, this one for $14,055,578 from the U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration. The project will install 77 Level 2 and 24 DC fast chargers at 15 municipally owned locations, including six parks/community centers, a soccer complex, …

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City cleans up encampment at Meadowbrook Park

City cleans up encampment at Meadowbrook Park

On Thursday, January 16, San Bernardino Homelessness Division staff, Public Works crews, Police officers, Salvation Army Outreach staff along with the City trash hauler, Burrtec began an encampment cleanup at Meadowbrook Park. According to the city, the cleanup of the 14-acre park is expected to last three days, following which, …

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