August 5, 2022 Update

In Today's Update:

• Statewide monkeypox emergency declared but cases remain low in the county

• Clear the Shelters pet adoption event runs through the month of August

• San Bernardino County’s achievements highlighted in Inland Empire Magazine

• Early bird registration opens for the Oct. 5 State of the County event

• August is Child Support Awareness Month

• Public services announced for Bob Dutton

• Grand opening of Bloomington’s Ayala Park on Saturday

• Jobs of the week

Statewide Monkeypox Emergency Declared but Cases Remain Low in the County

This week, Gov. Gavin Newsom declared a State of Emergency to combat monkeypox outbreaks in areas throughout California, but cases continued to remain low in San Bernardino County.

The emergency declaration does not impose mandates on counties or the public but was instead created to coordinate a whole-government response to monkeypox, seek additional vaccines and lead outreach and education efforts on accessing vaccines and treatment.

“We have the infrastructure in place to provide vaccines and resources, and we will continue to monitor the virus in our county,” said Deputy Health Officer Dr. Sharon Wang. “Monkeypox is not airborne like COVID-19 and isn’t as contagious. While it’s good to be vigilant about viruses in the community, the risk of contracting monkeypox in the county remains very low. It is mainly transmitted through close, direct personal contact.”

There have been six cases of monkeypox within San Bernardino County and 1,135 cases statewide with the bulk of cases occurring in Los Angeles and San Francisco counties.

Monkeypox spreads primarily through direct contact with infectious sores, scabs, or body fluids, especially as a result of close personal contact. Monkeypox can spread through touching materials used by an infected person, such as clothing and bedding. It can also spread through respiratory secretions during prolonged, close, face-to-face contact.

The county has received approximately 450 doses of the JYNNEOS vaccine from the state and approximately 19 people have been vaccinated in the county. The County is expected to vaccinate more people and receive more vaccines in the future. A selection of doses has been reserved for exposed individuals and for people with occupational risk. Public Health is planning to offer both pre- and post-exposure doses at each of our Public Health Clinics and distribute doses to provider sites throughout the county.

The County has created a dedicated monkeypox email address (monkeypox@dph.sbcounty.gov) for residents and providers to reach out if they have additional questions.  Individuals who are interested in the vaccine may complete the Monkeypox Vaccine Interest Form.  

To learn more about monkeypox, visit wp.sbcounty.gov/dph/monkeypox or call the Communicable Disease Section at 1 (800) 722-4794.

Clear the Shelters Pet Adoption Event Runs Through the Month of August

Dozens of animals in San Bernardino County Animal shelters have found loving homes this week as part of the national Clear the Shelters campaign. 

San Bernardino County Animal Care shelters in Devore and Big Bear are participating in the pet adoption annual campaign.  During the month of August, pet adoptions will be $20.

All pets come spayed/neutered, microchipped, and receive most vaccines.  There is a limit of two adoptions per family at reduced prices. The Animals aRe First Fund (ARFF) is sponsoring the pet adoption fees for dogs/cats adopted during this month-long campaign.

San Bernardino County Animal Care has participated in the annual adoption event spearheaded by NBCUniversal-owned television stations each year. Animal shelters throughout San Bernardino County are participating in the national adoption effort.

For more information, call San Bernardino County Animal Care and Control at (800) 472-5609 or visit our website at animalcare.sbcounty.gov to see photographs of the animals awaiting adoption.

San Bernardino County’s Achievements Highlighted in Inland Empire Magazine

This year, America’s largest county – bigger than Switzerland and twice the size of New Jersey – claimed by far more national awards than any other county for innovation, efficiency, and public service. The U.S. is home to move than 3,000 counties, and San Bernardino County topped them all with 82 Achievement Awards from the National Association of Counties.

San Bernardino County has won more than 500 national and state awards during the past 10 years. We are also perennially recognized as a top-10 digital county by the Center for Digital Government, and for having one of the nation’s most transparent and reader-friendly budget documents by the Government Finance Officers Association.

View the August issue of Inland Empire Magazine here and find us on page 51.

Early Bird Registration Opens For The Oct. 5 State Of The County Event

The San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors invites you to register for the Oct. 5 State of the County. You won’t want to miss seeing the growth of San Bernardino County captured in one exciting evening.

Network with more than 1,000 attendees from business owners, developers, and local government stakeholders as we continue to push the Countywide Vision Forward.

Early bird registration starts now and expires Aug. 26., so don’t waste any time. Sign up and be a part of our Vision Forward. Click here to register.

August is Child Support Awareness Month 

August is Child Support Awareness Month!  During the month of August, we highlight our services and share the ways we are here to support the families in our diverse community.

Our success depends on the hard work, passion, and dedication that our department brings to help moms, dads, and parental guardians maneuver the child support system.

DCSS invites parents to attend events aimed at creating awareness of the department’s mission of making a positive difference in the lives of children, as well as provide access to multiple resources to help build stronger and healthier families. “From where you are to where you want to be…let us help you get there.”

During Child Support Awareness Month, we have various activities and content to share while celebrating child support. We are very excited to bring back ‘Mondays at DCSS’.  During Mondays with DCSS, the department will host representatives from various social service agencies and community partners at all three DCSS offices in Loma Linda, Victorville and Ontario.

While child support customers wait to meet with their case workers, staff from other County departments and agencies can provide information and services to their families. This year, San Bernardino County Department of Public Health, San Bernardino Valley College, and Inland SoCal United Way 211 will be onsite to provide information. 

In addition, ‘DCSS in Your Neighborhood’ will return with DCSS staff traveling to Crestline at the Lake Gregory Education Center, 24740 San Moritz Way on Aug. 18 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. to answer questions and provide information on child support services.

DCSS is partnering with the San Bernardino County Probation Department to hold informational workshops hosted at regional Day Reporting Centers (DRC) throughout San Bernardino County during the month of August click here for more details.

 DCSS assists families by establishing orders for child and medical support, establishing parentage, enforcing support orders, and providing resources for families. DCSS is focused on helping the whole family with all aspects of services to gain self-sufficiency. Parents who need assistance with child support are encouraged to enroll to begin the process using the Simplified Enrollment Process: Workflows (simpligov.com).

Public Services Announced for Bob Dutton

The family of County Assessor-Recorder-County Clerk Bob Dutton has announced public services for the former State Senator and Rancho Cucamonga City Councilman, who passed away on July 23.

A Rosary for Senator Dutton will take place on Aug. 19 at 10 a.m. followed by a Funeral Mass at 11 a.m. at St. Peter and St. Paul Catholic Church in Rancho Cucamonga, and Celebration of Life from 1 to 3 p.m. at the DoubleTree by Hilton Ontario Airport. Each of these events are open to the public.

St. Peter and St. Paul Church is located at 9135 Banyan St. in Rancho Cucamonga. The DoubleTree by Hilton Ontario Airport is located at 222 N. Vineyard Ave., Ontario. More information is available at https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/ontario-ca/robert-dutton-10860194.

Senator Dutton was elected San Bernardino County Assessor/Recorder in 2014 and was appointed by the Board of Supervisors to simultaneously serve as County Clerk. He had previously served in the State Senate, State Assembly, and on the Rancho Cucamonga City Council. Senator Dutton was loved in his community and by his dedicated team at the Assessor-Recorder-County Clerk’s office, who created a video tribute to his life and accomplishments.

Grand Opening of Bloomington’s Ayala Park on Saturday

The County’s new Ayala Park will celebrate its grand opening starting at 9 a.m. on Saturday with food trucks, games, face painting, a DJ, Veterans Monument dedication, a resource fair, and ribbon cutting.

Ayala Park has been moved from its long-time home between Valley Boulevard and I-10 west of Linden Ave. to its new location at 17909 Marygold Ave. in Bloomington.

The new park and adjacent community center will provide 8,500-square feet of facilities and services for the newly completed affordable housing developments Bloomington Grove and Lillian Court as well as the community of Bloomington. Also included in the complex is the Bloomington Branch Library.

The park includes a new Veterans Memorial, multiple playgrounds, exercise equipment, zip line, covered and uncovered picnic shelters, a dog park, a lite basketball court, and restrooms, the new community center features a conference room, event rooms to accommodate 238 people, a multi-purpose room, a warming kitchen, and indoor snack shop.

Check out the event flyer in English and Spanish for all the details.

Job Openings and Hiring Events in San Bernardino County

San Bernardino County has jobs that will be opening on Saturday, Aug. 6

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.

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.