SAN BERNARDINO, Calif. – Ross Leo Wollschlager is a convicted rapist and child molester from Ventura County, California. A Ventura County judge now proposes to drop this declared sexually violent predator into San Bernardino County. San Bernardino County DA Jason Anderson, Sheriff John McMahon, and county law enforcement strongly objects to Joshua Tree being a…
SAN BERNARDINO, Calif. – San Bernardino County District Attorney Jason Anderson announced a stipulated judgment against FedEx Freight, Inc., to resolve issues in an environmental case. In the judgment signed October 1, 2019, by Superior Court Judge Brian McCarville, FedEx agreed to pay $300,000 in civil penalties and comply with the Hazardous Waste Control Law…
Six animal shelters serving San Bernardino County are encouraging dog owners to participate in the “Chip or Treat” event where free microchips, rabies vaccinations and 5-in-1 vaccinations will be available for licensed dogs or for dogs whose owners agree to license their pets at the clinics. Following is a schedule of participating animal shelters and…
(Rancho Cucamonga, CA – September 24, 2019) The Inland Empire Economic Partnership (IEEP) has named Claremont McKenna College’s Dr. Manfred Keil as their new Chief Economist. The announcement was made after former Chief Economist of 10 years, Dr. John Husing stepped down to focus on his own company Economics & Politics, Inc. Dr. Husing will…
San Bernardino, CA — San Bernardino County Auditor-Controller/Treasurer/Tax Collector (ATC) Ensen Mason announced today that the 2019-20 Property Tax Postponement Program is available to qualifying taxpayers through the State Controller’s Office (SCO). This loan program allows eligible homeowners, including low-income seniors and disabled individuals, to postpone the payment of their current-year property taxes on their…
Bill author David Chiu implored Assembly members to imagine the impact of a massive rent increase on a typical tenant’s health, children and job. “Voters need to know that the San Bernardino County Supervisors aren’t making our most vulnerable residents and caregivers the county priority they need to be.” Leslie “Les” Berner IHSS consumer Victorville,…
Billboards launch September 16th and will appear among highest traffic areas “Voters need to know that the San Bernardino County Supervisors aren’t making our most vulnerable residents and caregivers the county priority they need to be.” Leslie “Les” Berner IHSS consumer Victorville, CA. San Bernardino – Today, SEIU Local 2015 which represents San Bernardino County’s…
WHAT: Thirty-one people and organizations who engaged in or promoted community safety and emergency preparedness throughout San Bernardino County will be recognized by the Board of Supervisors as part of the Vision4Safety campaign. WHY: The Vision4Safety campaign asked the public to nominate Safety Heroes throughout the county who have made an impact on community safety…
San Bernardino County Preschool Services Department (PSD) is accepting applications from individuals interested in serving as Community Representatives on the Head Start Policy Council for the 2019-20 program year. Volunteer service in this role is limited to three one-year terms. The Policy Council is a part of the formal structure of shared decision-making in the…
San Bernardino, CA — Today, Rep. Pete Aguilar announced that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has awarded a grant of $600,000 to the San Bernardino International Airport Authority (SBIAA). The funding comes from the FAA’s Airport Improvement Program, and will be used to rehabilitate and improve existing airport apron in order to maintain the integrity…
San Bernardino County programs that help young people prepare for the workforce, improve the health of residents, promote literacy and simplify access to public services are among 52 programs that won 2019 Achievement Awards from the National Association of Counties (NACo), the highest number of NACo awards ever won by San Bernardino County. “We are…
SAN BERNARDINO, Calif. – Misty Robledo-Larabell and Warren Demers are the parents of Savanhi Demers. In November 2018, a California family law court awarded sole custody of Savanhi to Robledo-Larabell. In 2019, Demers traveled from Texas to California for a scheduled custody exchange that occurred on March 22, 2019. Demers was required to return Savanhi…
SAN BERNARDINO, Calif. – The San Bernardino County District Attorney’s Office has reviewed the case involving Jackee Contreras, 29, of Apple Valley and Jennifer Contreras, 29, of Apple Valley. As a result of the investigation, the District Attorney’s Office filed 1 count of PC 187(a); Murder, each against Jackee Contreras and Jennifer Contreras. The…
Homeless and low-income individuals and families can access a variety of supportive services and information during the Project Connect outreach event in Barstow on Wednesday, May 8, 2019, hosted by the San Bernardino County Homeless Partnership and collaborative partners. The event will provide free medical screenings, legal services, housing support services, child care information and…
San Bernardino, CA — San Bernardino County Tax Collector Ensen Mason warns taxpayers of a recent scam to obtain financial information from property owners. The Tax Collector’s Office received several reports from taxpayers that an individual posing as a Tax Collector employee contacted them in person at their homes in San Bernardino on March 28…
SB 22 Helps Ensure Justice for Survivors and Hold Rapists Accountable SACRAMENTO – With unanimous support, the Senate Public Safety Committee today passed important legislation authored by Senator Connie M. Leyva (D-Chino) requiring that law enforcement agencies and forensic laboratories promptly analyze and test all newly collected rape kit evidence in California. Following federal best…
For the third straight year, the Health Ranking of the county has markedly improved. “The well-being of all county residents is a top priority for the Board of Supervisors,” said Board of Supervisors Chairman Curt Hagman. “The County Department of Public Health and the partnerships they have created throughout the county are paying dividends and…
San Bernardino County veterans received more than $50 million in benefits, the most awarded to veterans by any county in the state, according to the California Association of County Veterans Services Officers. The $50 million in benefits awarded to San Bernardino County’s veterans was part of nearly a half-billion dollars collected by California’s county veterans…
The Board of Supervisors is seeking individuals to serve on the County Building and Safety Appeals Board. “The mission of this board is important, and I urge anyone who feels they are qualified and who is interested in serving their community to apply,” said Board of Supervisors Chairman Curt Hagman. The Building and Safety Appeals…
San Bernardino County Code Enforcement officers will increase enforcement of illegal trucking operations in the unincorporated area of Bloomington to mitigate environmental hazards and public nuisances in residential areas. There are more than 100 properties in Bloomington where the number of illegal operations involving truck storage, warehousing hazardous materials on properties, and unpermitted businesses is…
Victor Valley Museum hosts interactive nutrition and fitness exhibit Eat Well, Play Well / Come bien, Juega bien, opens at the Victor Valley Museum in Apple Valley on Jan. 26, with an exhibit community opening fair on Feb. 9 from 12-3 p.m. The exhibit is produced and toured by the Oregon Museum of Science and…
Genevieve V. Jopanda, who carries upwards of two decades of organizational and leadership development experience, is named to top post of chief of staff SACRAMENTO –Fiona Ma, who assumed office Monday as California’s 34th State Treasurer, also completed her top staff appointments this week. Treasurer Ma previously served on the California State Board of…
Demonstrations and re-enactors give a flavor of the Old West Old West Days comes to the San Bernardino County Museum the weekend of Jan. 19 and 20, from 1 to 4 p.m. Featuring demonstrations and re-enactors, visitors can participate in hands-on activities, like clothes washing, lace making, gold planning, and card games like Faro, Vingt…
SAN BERNARDINO, Calif. — Eleven bald eagles were confirmed by more than 100 citizen scientists during the first winter bald eagle count of the season on the morning of Sat., Dec. 15. It is the 40th year of the annual count that spans five lakes within San Bernardino National Forest and two California State Park…
SAN BERNARDINO, CA – Applications for the San Bernardino County Civil Grand Jury are now being accepted. Successful applicants will serve as Grand Jurors for the fiscal year period beginning on July 1, 2019 and ending June 30, 2020. The Civil Grand Jury is charged by the California Penal Code to investigate all aspects of…