The San Bernardino County Library invites adults across the county to improve their reading skills through its free Adult Literacy Program, a confidential, one-on-one tutoring initiative designed to help adult learners build confidence and achieve personal literacy goals. The Adult Literacy Program pairs adult learners with trained volunteer tutors for individualized instruction. Through weekly tutoring…
San Bernardino County, CA — The San Bernardino County Transitional Assistance Department (TAD) is sharing an important update regarding the anticipated resumption of CalFresh benefits. On Nov. 6, a federal court ordered the release of all CalFresh funding in California. Following that decision, the California Department of Social Services (CDSS) directed the California Statewide Automated…
Millions of Students to Benefit as AB 1454 Transforms How Children Learn to Read LOS ANGELES, CA – In a monumental step forward for California’s students, AB 1454 was signed into law by Governor Gavin Newsom – following unanimous votes of support in both the California Assembly (78-0) and the California Senate (38-0). Unanimous, bipartisan…
(San Bernardino, California – September 27, 2025) WHO/WHAT: Local teen Alexis Silva will join Pastor Michael Hall of the First Love Outreach Ministry to serve hot meals, give away bags of groceries, hygiene kits, and clothes to people who are homeless and want to get off the streets. The 16-year-old singer/songwriter, who has battled…
Riverside, CA January 6th, 2025 – The community of the Inland Empire helped to raise a total of $176,298.57 for local families in need through the 11th annual Walmart and Sam’s Club Fight Hunger. Spark Change. campaign. With an estimated 530,000 people in Riverside and San Bernardino facing hunger, the Fight Hunger. Spark Change. campaign…
Our San Bernardino County youth have felt pressured by the narrative that they must look to Los Angeles or Orange County to find a job. The San Bernardino County Workforce Board’s Youth Forward program and Roadtrip Nation have partnered to show the world that the opportunities of their dreams are right here in San Bernardino…
Election Endorsements recommendations for June 7 2022 (partial) I have many people who follow me, that have requested my thoughts and recommendations of the upcoming election on June 7th.. I did reach out to some for interviews by Zoom and some contacted me back while those I know personally, I did not contact them. Having…
SAN BERNARDINO — APRIL 4, 2022 — The San Bernardino County Democratic Party on March 24, 2022 unanimously accepted the endorsement recommendations of the Endorsement Committee. The Endorsement Committee, headed by Third Vice-Chair Kareema Abdul-Khabir, recommended endorsement in four races on the primary ballot: San Bernardino City Mayor; County Board of Supervisors District 2; County…
San Bernardino County programs that celebrate art, promote mental health and improve the lives of children and families, are among 45 programs that won 2020 Achievement Awards from the National Association of Counties (NACo), including a Best in Category Award for the County Museum. “I congratulate all of our award winners who worked hard this…
After hearing from a number of speakers about the death of George Floyd last week, the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the Black community, and other race-related issues and concerns, the Board of Supervisors today directed County staff to draft a resolution declaring racism as a public health crisis and outline plans for a…
Five inmates have tested positive for COVID-19. Two were new arrests and confirmed positive for COVID-19 upon arrival to the West Valley Detention Center during their medical assessment. The two new arrestees/inmates were taken directly to isolation housing. Two inmates who were being held at the Glen Helen Rehabilitation Center in quarantine were transferred to…
With the COVID-19 Coronavirus causing a slowdown in the criminal justice process, San Bernardino County District Attorney Jason Anderson immediately began looking for a solution to ensure that criminal cases are heard. DA Anderson wanted to limit the vectoring of COVID-19 in the courtrooms, and provide a safe environment for not only district attorney personnel,…
San Bernardino County today reported eight new cases of novel coronavirus (COVID-19). The county now has a total of 17 confirmed cases and no deaths attributable to the disease. The county reported its first case on Sunday, March 15. Additional cases have been expected to emerge as more test results are reported to the County….
The county has received numerous complaints that vacation rentals are continuing to operate within the county, particularly in the Joshua Tree area, in clear violation of state and county public health orders that clearly prohibit their operation, and despite the Federal closure of Joshua Tree National Park. The orders are clear in that lodging facilities…
San Bernardino, CA — San Bernardino County Tax Collector Ensen Mason today announced that for the safety and protection of taxpayers his office will not have a temporary payment office at the High Desert Government Center for the April 10th property tax installment. The Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak represents a state and national emergency and requires…
Services will continue via mail, email and phone. SAN BERNARDINO, CA (March 16, 2020) – The San Bernardino County Assessor-Recorder-Clerk will be closing its offices to the public and will be providing services exclusively via mail, email or phone, effective Wednesday, March 18th until further notice. This is a precautionary measure being taken to help…
SAN BERNARDINO, Calif. – Students are learning about what it takes to breathe easier at San Bernardino Valley College. In recent years, the campus has become more active with South Coast Air Quality Management District and is on track to address the academic side of an environmental justice issue. Professor Todd Heibel said last year’s…
U.S. Citizen Repatriation from China The County has been notified by the State Office of Emergency Services that Ontario International Airport may serve as the repatriation point for up to 240 U.S. citizens, including nine children, arriving from the Wuhan region of China in a U.S. State Department-chartered aircraft. County departments and personnel are working…
The San Bernardino County Coalition Against Sexual Exploitation (CASE) will draw attention to the crime of commercial sexual exploitation and trafficking one step at a time. The coalition will host its 2020 Human Trafficking Awareness Walk on Jan. 25 in San Bernardino. Registration for the annual event, now in its tenth year, will begin at…
DATE/TIME: Wednesday, April 3, 2019 10:35 p.m. UPDATE: January 6, 2020 INCIDENT: Murder Investigation – Suspects Arrested LOCATION: Casa Bella Apartments – 16980 Nisqualli Rd., Victorville SUSPECTS: Edmond Smith, age 31 a transient of Victorville – booked Jan. 3, 2020 for Murder Ravon Friend, age 20 a resident of Barstow – arrested Jan. 4, 2020…
On Jan. 23, field teams of volunteers will canvass all of the county’s cities, towns and unincorporated communities in an effort to count, survey and assist the county’s homeless population. Volunteers will include members of the public, community groups, County employees, homeless service providers, and private-sector stakeholders. Volunteers who are able to engage with homeless…
SAN BERNARDINO, CA?Applications for the San Bernardino County Civil Grand Jury are being accepted. Successful applicants will serve as Grand Jurors for the fiscal year period beginning on July 1, 2020 and ending June 30, 2021. The Civil Grand Jury is charged by the California Penal Code to investigate all aspects of the county, including…
Assistant County Fire Chief Dan Munsey will serve as the new Fire Chief for the San Bernardino County Fire Protection District effective immediately following his appointment by County Chief Executive Officer Gary McBride, with concurrence from the Board of Supervisors. Munsey, who has served with County Fire since 1995, succeeds Mark Hartwig, who left the…
San Bernardino County Museum is pleased to present a show of works by artist Bernard Hoyes. “Spirit of the Land Through Climate Change,” an exhibition of large scale watercolors, speaks to the artist’s experience with the ecological life of the desert. The show opens Sunday, Nov. 17 and runs through March 8, 2020. The exhibit…
San Bernardino, CA — San Bernardino County Auditor-Controller/Treasurer/Tax Collector (ATC) Ensen Mason today thanked Governor Gavin Newsom for signing AB 133 last weekend. This measure will expand eligibility beginning July 1, 2020, for the Property Tax Postponement (PTP) Program, thus benefitting eligible San Bernardino County seniors, the blind, and disabled persons. The PTP Program allows…