At the most recent city council meeting, Councilman Juan Figueroa introduced the idea of having city council candidates fill out, in essence, a job application and background document when they file to run for city council. He referenced that when people apply to be commissioners on various assignments for the …
Read More »County Health Officer issues heat advisory for San Bernardino
Summer temperatures are back in the Inland Empire and with that comes the potential for heat-related illnesses. San Bernardino County Health Officer Dr. Michael Sequeira is advising residents to keep themselves and their loved ones, including pets, safe from the heat. “The summer heat can pose significant health risks, and …
Read More »County shows momentum in the fight against homelessness
San Bernardino County’s homeless population grew by 1 percent during the past year according to numbers released this week. Data from the Jan. 25 Point-in-Time Count (PITC) showed San Bernardino County’s homeless population grew by 42 total individuals last year, from 4,195 to 4,237. It also showed a 3.1 percent …
Read More »San Bernardino State of the City event focuses on Investing in Our Future
Local dignitaries, businesses and members of the public are expected to join elected officials for San Bernardino’s State of the City event at the Double Tree by Hilton today, May 30. The city has announced this year’s theme as “Investing in Our Future,” and will underscore the transformative impact recent …
Read More »Council fires city manager after eight months on the job
San Bernardino has lost another city manager, this time after only eight months on the job. Charles Montoya, the embattled city manager of San Bernardino, was terminated without cause during a special council meeting on Wednesday evening. The decision came after he was accused of ‘cooking the books’ and withholding …
Read More »Drama over city hall renovation project continues
Barbara Whitehorn, the former finance director of the city of San Bernardino is alleging she was fired by the city manager after raising concerns about the potential cost to renovate the old city hall building. Whitehorn addressed councilmembers during the public comment portion of the May 15th city council meeting. …
Read More »Land lease paves the way for new fire station
A ground lease between the San Bernardino City Unified School District and the San Bernardino County Fire Protection District paves the way for a new fire station to serve the residents in the Wildwood Park neighborhood and surrounding area. The agreement allows County Fire to lease approximately one acre on …
Read More »County selects Goldfrach as new Hospital CEO
The San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors have appointed Andrew Goldfrach, a respected health-care industry expert, to Chief Executive Officer for the Arrowhead Regional Medical Center (ARMC). Goldfrach, who had been serving ARMC’s chief operating officer for the past several years, will start his new position on June 1. “I …
Read More »Application period opens for Youth Civic Engagement Council
The City of San Bernardino, in partnership with San Bernardino City Unified School District (SBCUSD), announced it is accepting applications for its next cohort of Youth Civic Engagement Council members. San Bernardino’s Youth Council is a program for motivated high school students who are eager to learn more about the …
Read More »Construction to begin fall 2024 on I-215 University Parkway interchange
In an effort to decrease congestion and improve freeway access to I-215 and University Parkway, the San Bernardino County Transportation Authority (SBCTA) and the City of San Bernardino, in cooperation with Caltrans District 8, will construct a Diverging Diamond (DDI) which will provide a safer way to travel while minimizing …
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