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Public Health urges vaccination as whooping cough increases

Feds remind public to get vaccine ahead of flu season

The San Bernardino County Department of Public Health urges the community to take preventative measures to protect themselves against respiratory illnesses. There has been a surge in pertussis this year compared to last year in the county, with the total number of cases nearly tripling. Pertussis, also known as whooping cough, is …

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City seeks public feedback in traffic survey

County seeking residents' opinions for improving community health

The City of San Bernardino is asking residents to participate in a short survey to help determine traffic safety needs along a two-mile segment of Waterman Avenue from the 210 Freeway to Arrowhead Road in the north part of the City. The survey, which only takes a few minutes to …

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City says there’s still time to volunteer for annual point-in-time count

City says there's still time to volunteer for annual point-in-time count

The City of San Bernardino is asking members of the community to volunteer for its 2026 Homeless Point-in-Time Count (PITC), to be held on Thursday, January 22nd, from 5:15 am to 10:00 am. Participants will convene at the National Orange Show, Gate #10, located at 930 S. Arrowhead Avenue in …

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Police Chief touts crime reduction in downtown San Bernardino

Upland Police Chief to lead San Bernardino's Police Department

In a statement released January 4th, San Bernardino Police Chief Darren L. Goodman announced crime rates in downtown have been greatly reduced over recent years. “Crime rates in downtown San Bernardino have decreased by almost half over the past five years,” said Police Chief Darren L. Goodman. “This positive trend …

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County Fire explores drone technology for fire prevention

County Fire explores drone technology for fire prevention

San Bernardino County Fire recently welcomed a demonstration by Seneca, a California-based company specializing in aerial fire suppression innovation. The demonstration featured the Argo-1, a semi-autonomous unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) designed to assist firefighters and transform initial response tactics to vegetation fires. Seneca’s autonomous fire suppression system uses AI to …

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City Accepting Applications for CDBG and ESG Local Housing Grants

Community College District receives grants to expand career training

The City of San Bernardino is seeking applicants for the 2026-2027 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) Programs.  The City receives these funds directly from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and anticipates receiving approximately $2,600,000 in CDBG and $256,500 in ESG funding. …

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Volunteers needed for county’s annual homeless count

Volunteers needed for county’s annual homeless count

The annual Point-in-Time (PIT) Count, a collaboration between the San Bernardino County Office of Homeless Services and the San Bernardino County Homeless Partnership, provides a snapshot of the county’s homeless population, which helps officials track progress toward reducing homelessness and ensures resources are being directed to the communities with the …

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San Bernardino Water Department celebrates 120th anniversary

San Bernardino Water Department celebrates 120th anniversary

The San Bernardino Municipal Water Department (SBMWD) recently celebrated its 120th anniversary with the dedication of its new Tertiary Treatment System (TTS) at its water reclamation plant on Chandler Place. Several local and state elected officials attended the ribbon-cutting ceremony and presented proclamations marking the occasion. “Today we mark two …

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Glover-McNamara named Director of Animal Services

Glover-McNamara named Director of Animal Services

The City of San Bernardino has announced that Jasmine Glover-McNamara has been named Director of Animal Services.  “Jasmine has a passion for the animals at the shelter, is a team-oriented leader with an excellent working relationship with the staff and has a vision to help grow the department to serve …

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San Bernardino City Council reviews street condition study

City completes street repair project ahead of schedule

At their meeting on Wednesday, December 3, the City of San Bernardino Mayor and Council were presented with the findings of a recently completed assessment of the current condition of every street across the City and the cost to repair and maintain these streets over the next ten years. “This …

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