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San Bernardino receives $4.6 million from state for homelessness

San Bernardino to consider declaring homeless state of emergency

Governor Gavin Newsom announced nearly $200 million in new state funding to help move people out of encampments and into housing, of that San Bernardino will receive $4.6 million. “This new funding will get people out of tents and into housing across California,” said Governor Gavin Newsom during a virtual …

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CSUSB, County partner to increase accessibility of CalFresh Program

CSUSB, County partner to increase accessibility of CalFresh Program

In an effort to combat food insecurity among college students, leaders from the County of San Bernardino, California State University, San Bernardino (CSUSB), and the San Bernardino Community College District (SBCCD) have signed a groundbreaking data-sharing memorandum of understanding (MOU) aimed at expanding access to CalFresh benefits for potentially over 181,000 college …

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San Bernardino County seeking art in honor of mental health awareness month

The San Bernardino County Department of Behavioral Health (DBH) is inviting all emerging artists to create and share an original work that represents and embodies the theme of mental health awareness for 2024. The art will be part of an in-person exhibition at the San Bernardino County Museum in honor …

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San Bernardino County Fire celebrates firefighter recruit graduation

San Bernardino County Fire celebrates firefighter recruit graduation

Forty-four new probationary firefighters joined the San Bernardino County Fire Protection District following their graduation ceremony on March 21. The event was a celebration of the dedication and hard work of these men and women witnessed by over 500 family members, friends and community supporters. San Bernardino County Fire Chief …

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San Bernardino fills second Deputy City Manager position

San Bernardino fills second Deputy City Manager position

Rochelle Clayton has been appointed San Bernardino’s newest Deputy City Manager. She will begin in her new role April 15 and will be responsible for overseeing the Public Works, Community Development and Housing, and the Parks, Recreation and Community Services Departments. Clayton, a San Bernardino native, has nearly 30 years …

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City to spend $8.78 million to repair streets

San Bernardino moves forward with second phase of street repaving plan

In an effort to keep up with needed road work, the City of San Bernardino will spend $8.78 million to repair twenty-one streets throughout the city. The contract, approved March 20, authorizes Matich Corporation to conduct pavement rehabilitation on five – and one-half miles of roadway. Work will start in …

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San Bernardino names Gabriel Elliott Director of Community Development

San Bernardino names Gabriel Elliott Director of Community Development

The City of San Bernardino has announced that Gabriel Elliott has joined its leadership team as its new Community Development and Housing Director. “Gabriel Elliott has a diverse and distinguished background in planning and community development,” said City Manager Charles Montoya. “His experience in these areas will be instrumental in …

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San Bernardino settles lawsuit over 2022 police shooting

San Bernardino wins breach of contract case

San Bernardino announced last week that it will pay $4 million to settle a wrongful death lawsuit stemming from a 2022 officer involved shooting of Rob Marquise Adams. “San Bernardino agreed to the settlement recognizing the costs and attorneys’ fees to take a federal civil rights case to trial, as …

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County Code Enforcement to conduct fire hazard inspections

County Code Enforcement to conduct fire hazard inspections

As spring arrives, San Bernardino County residents must be vigilant of potential fire hazards that can be minimized through proper maintenance of their properties. The Code Enforcement Fire Hazard Abatement Team will initiate its seasonal inspections for defensible space this week in the valley region. “Approaching warm weather serves as …

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San Bernardino Water Department seeking entries for poster contest

San Bernardino Water Department seeking entries for poster contest

Calling all young artists. San Bernardino Municipal Water Department’s (SBMWD) annual water awareness poster contest is back. Each year, SBMWD holds a water awareness poster contest throughout their service area to encourage students to use their creativity by illustrating the importance of water awareness. The winning students and their teachers …

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