Memorial Flag Raised in Honor of Abused and Neglected Children
The Children’s Memorial flag was raised at the San Bernardino County Government Center on April 22 to honor the children whose lives have been lost to child abuse and neglect.
Board of Supervisors Vice Chair Dawn Rowe and Fifth District Supervisor Joe Baca, Jr., provided opening remarks along with Children and Family Services Interim Director Jeany Zepeda and Children’s Network Interim Network Officer Wendy Alvarez.
The event and moment of silence are part of a statewide effort to increase awareness of child abuse and neglect. The flag is raised the fourth Friday of the month each April during child abuse awareness month.
The vision of the Office of Child Abuse Prevention (OCAP) is for each county to host a Children’s Memorial Day event and to conduct a flag raising ceremony on the fourth Friday in the month of April to honor the young lives lost.
Statewide participation in the raising of the Children’s Memorial Flag will increase awareness of child abuse and neglect through a unified message and facilitate broader community involvement in child abuse and neglect prevention.
OCAP also encourages all counties to observe a moment of silence and reflection to honor the young lives lost to violence.
To report child abuse or neglect call 2-1-1.
Voter Information Guides and Mail Ballots Will Be Arriving in Your Mailbox Soon
County Voter Information Guides will be delivered to the U.S. Postal Service on Tuesday, May 3 for the June 7, 2022 Statewide Direct Primary Election. The guides include a sample ballot, candidate statements, early voting sites, and other important information about this election.
The San Bernardino County Registrar of Voters will also deliver mail ballots to the U.S. Postal Service on May 9 for each of the County’s 1.15 million active registered voters.
However, voters do not have to wait for Election Day or even wait to receive their mail ballot to vote early. Early Voting for the primary election begins Monday, May 9 at the Registrar of Voters office at 777 E. Rialto Avenue in San Bernardino during regular business hours from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. Voters may either pick up a ballot to vote from home or cast their ballot in person.
Voters can also access their County Voter Information Guide by visiting the Registrar of Voters website, www.SBCountyElections.com, and clicking on the election link.
For more information about voting in this election, please email the Registrar of Voters at Communications@rov.sbcounty.gov or call (909) 387-8300.
Sheriff Alex Villanueva, Los Angeles County, Sheriff Chad Bianco, Riverside County and Sheriff Shannon Dicus, San Bernardino County
Tri-County Sheriff Group Held First-Ever Forum to Address Community
On April 23, San Bernardino County Sheriff Shannon Dicus joined Sheriff Chad Bianco of Riverside County and Sheriff Alex Villanueva of Los Angeles County, for the first ever Tri-County Sheriff’s Forum.
The Sheriff answered questions from citizens of San Bernardino County and addressed various topics, including concealed carry weapon (CCW) permits, the fight against illegal marijuana cultivation, the productive relationship between the Sheriff and the Board of Supervisors, and more.
The event was held at the Chino Airport, which borders the three counties, and welcomed over 600 guests.
The public had the opportunity to learn about the operations of various divisions within the Sheriff’s Departments and ask the questions that have a direct link to their quality of life. The three agencies had a variety of static displays, including SWAT vehicles, a dive boat, snow mobiles, and patrol vehicles.
Arrowhead Regional Medical Center Brings Expanded Health Care Services to the Fontana Area
Arrowhead Regional Medical Center (ARMC) will be opening an expanded new clinic location in Fontana. This location features two procedure rooms, 30 exam rooms, three consult rooms, and spaces to view or read patient educational materials.
The ribbon cutting ceremony for the new clinic took place at the new location on April 20. In attendance were staff from the Fontana clinic, hospital administration and San Bernardino County staff members. The clinic will be serving patients in the near future.
“The new, state-of-the-art clinic in Fontana allows ARMC to expand and enhance the essential health care services the hospital provides to our residents,” said Second District Supervisor Janice Rutherford. “While the clinic features additional space and new equipment, patients will be comforted to know the staff members who have served them for so long will remain at the new site.”
Patients can visit the Fontana location to receive medical services that include radiology, mammograms, ultrasounds, enhanced care management (ECM), and laboratory services, including specimen collection and blood draws.
“This clinic will provide many services for those in need of medical services and health maintenance to prevent long-term health issues,” said Fifth District Supervisor Joe Baca Jr., “For those in need of labs, family health medicine, pediatrics, geriatrics, and maternity services, etc., this facility is a great place to head on over to. Looking forward to seeing the constant growth Arrowhead Medical Regional Center has in our community. Stay safe and healthy.”
The Fontana clinic currently sees an average of 1,400 patients a month. The larger new facility allows for more patients with a wider range of health care needs to be seen.
“This expansion will give us the opportunity to better serve our Fontana patient community,” said ARMC Hospital Director William Gilbert. “This larger facility allows us to serve a greater number of patients, and we also will be able to accommodate more resident physicians for rotations through our clinic.”
The new facility is located at 16888 Baseline Avenue in Fontana.
Expiration Dates On COVID-19 Tests Extended by the FDA
Do you have an unused COVID-19 test kit at home? The Food and Drug Administration has extended the expiration dates for a number of antigen over-the-counter test kits. Watch this video to learn when you test kit will expire.
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Sheriff's Department to Host Nine Locations on National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day
The Sheriff’s Department, in partnership with the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), will help the public prevent pill abuse and theft by ridding their homes of potentially dangerous, expired, unused, or unwanted prescription drugs.
Bring your pills for disposal on Saturday, April 30, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. to any one of these collection sites throughout the county. The service is free and anonymous.
“Educating the public on the proper disposal of unused medicines has led to over 4,372 tons of prescription drugs being turned in last October (nationwide). The success of this program is evident; I believe residents are aware of this service and plan for it,” said Sheriff Shannon Dicus.
Unused or expired prescription medications are a public safety issue, leading to potential accidental poisoning, misuse, and overdose. Proper disposal of unused drugs saves lives and protects the environment. Medicines that languish in home cabinets are highly susceptible to misuse and abuse.
Also, Americans are now advised that their usual methods for disposing of unused medicines—flushing them down the toilet or throwing them in the trash—both pose potential safety and health hazards.
For more information about the disposal of prescription drugs or about the April 30th Take-Back Day event, go to https://www.dea.gov/takebackday. Inquiries can also be made to 1-800-882-9539 or contact the Sheriff’s Public Affairs Division at 909-387-3700.
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Join the County Library for the Star Wars Digital Event
The County Library invites residents to travel to a galaxy far, far away and join in on Facebook and Zoom for the Star Wars Digital Event from May 2 to 7. Enjoy an amazing week of crafts and a special-themed storytime with some special Star Wars guests.
Grab and Go craft kits can be picked up starting Saturday, April 30 at any San Bernardino County Library branch. The “Jedi Craft” instructional video will be posted on Facebook on Tuesday, May 3, and “Dark Side Art Night” instructional video will be posted on Facebook Wednesday, May 4.
Contact (760) 552-6050 to sign up for the Star Wars virtual storytime over Zoom. Space is limited, so be sure to register.
To earn the chance to win a grand prize, sign up on Beanstack and enter the secret code given at the end of each craft video and program to earn an Activity Badge. All Activity Badges must be earned by Saturday, May 7 to be entered into the drawing.
All activities are free and open to all ages.
For additional information, please visit sbclib.org or contact your local branch library.
Meet the Artist Event in Celebration of Mental Health Month
May is Mental Health Month! Check out incredible art created by local community members and artists that highlight mental health and wellness on Wednesday, May 4 from 3 to 6 p.m. at the San Bernardino County Museum. Light refreshments will be served.
To RSVP for the free in-person event, visit CelebrateMHM.com or call (909) 386-9720.
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Havasu Lake Household Waste Clean-Up Day on May 7
Special Districts staff will be present at the corner of Lake Boulevard and Havasu Lake Road on May 7, 2022, between the hours of 10 a.m. to noon for residents of CSA 70 Havasu Lake to dispose of large household items.
This Household Waste Clean-up Day is intended to assist residents in conducting their “Spring Cleaning” of excess or large household waste. Hazardous waste, fridges, freezers, AC units, commercial/industrial waste from businesses or e-waste will not be accepted.
Call Special Districts for more information at (909) 386-8800.
Community Celebration Held at Prado Regional Park
San Bernardino County Regional Parks held a community celebration on Monday, April 25 to highlight the County’s plans for significant improvements at Prado Regional Park.
Board of Supervisors Chairman and Fourth District Supervisor Curt Hagman led the celebration and discussed enhancements, such as a new park entrance that will improve vehicle access from Euclid Avenue, improved campgrounds and renovated restrooms and showers.
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Ambassadors Distributed Hundreds of COVID-19 Antigen Test Kits and More at National Orange Show
San Bernardino County residents celebrated the 105th National Orange Show Fair with attractions, live entertainment and vendors. With our COVID-19 Health Ambassadors in attendance, they successfully distributed over 1,200 over-the-counter test kits to nearly 850 people who visited our Health Ambassadors. Additional giveaways also included N-95 masks, informational materials and “Why I Got Vaccinated” T-shirts.
Our Health Ambassadors provide free presentations to the public. To schedule our Health Ambassadors for your next event, please call: (909) 454-8281 or email: communityevents@dph.sbcounty.gov
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Pet of the Week – Fia the Cat
Meet our Pet of the Week, Fia, ID# A762922, a 5-year-old female cat.
She is lovable and waiting for her new home.
For more information, visit animalcare.sbcounty.gov/pets/ or call (909) 386-9820. The Devore Animal Shelter is located at 19777 Shelter Way in Devore.
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Job Openings and Hiring Events in San Bernardino County
San Bernardino County has jobs that will be opening on Saturday, April 30.
We encourage you to apply and share these job openings with those who may be interested in them. Recruitments listed are subject to final department approval. Check sbcounty.gov/jobs for the most up- to -date recruitments.
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For all COVID-19 related information, including case statistics, FAQs, guidelines, and resources, visit the County’s COVID-19 webpage at http://sbcovid19.com/. Residents of San Bernardino County may also call the COVID-19 helpline at (909) 387-3911 for general information and resources about the virus. The phone line is NOT for medical calls and is available Monday through Friday, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. If you have questions about social services, please call 211.
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