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Rendering of a possible design for a new County Government Center.
Board Gets First Look at Plans for Improved County Government Center
Bringing much more of County Government under one roof while erasing a scattered assortment of maintenance-needy half-century-old structures highlight plans for a revamped County Government Center campus presented to the Board of Supervisors on Oct. 4.
The centerpiece of the project would be a new 300,000 square-foot, three- to four-story administrative building complementing the neighboring iconic arch-shaped County Government Center. The building would become an aesthetic highlight for downtown San Bernardino while incorporating modern features, such as added conference areas and meetings rooms, a new tech center, and environmentally sustainable useable roof areas with secure courtyard access.
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Learn how to prepare for the floods to come
County, State, and Federal agencies assist those who live is disaster-prone areas within the limits of their legal authority. A community meeting in Yucaipa on Oct. 13 will inform residents about the scope of services each agency is able to offer, and what residents and property owners should do to protect their homes and property.
The El Dorado fire swept through the Oak Glen and Forest Falls area in 2020, leaving these areas vulnerable to flooding for years to come.
During a flood, your property can be damaged by water, debris (mud, rocks, branches, etc.) or both. You need to be prepared for the possibility that both could occur.
Questions for the agency representatives can be submitted in advance. Please RSVP and send your questions by Tuesday, Oct. 11 to supervisorrowe.events@bos.sbcounty.gov. The Yucaipa Community Center is located at 34900 Oak Glen Rd., Yucaipa.
Federal Program Offers Households Low-Cost Internet Plans, Enrollment Event, Oct. 22
Enrollment for free high-speed home Internet plans through the federally funded Affordable Connectivity Program will be available at the Fontana Lewis Library on Saturday, Oct. 22 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Eligible households will receive a $30 monthly discount on home internet (up to $75 per month for households on qualifying tribal lands) and a one-time discount of up to $100 for a computer or a tablet.
To qualify, a household must have an income is $55,000 or less for a family of four (for each additional member add $9,000) or be enrolled in at least one of the recognized programs listed below.
To verify eligibility during the event, please ensure you bring an identity document and eligibility document as listed on the flier, and provide a valid email address.
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New Free COVID-19 Telehealth Program
The California Department of Public Health has launched a free COVID-19 Telehealth Program to provide access to treatments. All individuals 12 years of age and older with COVID-19 symptoms who test positive for COVID-19 can be connected to a healthcare provider to determine if treatment is right for them.
This no-cost service is designed to support uninsured and underinsured individuals within the State of California who cannot connect with a healthcare provider within 24 hours of receiving a positive COVID-19 test result.
If you are insured, try to reach your healthcare provider first. If you have difficulty doing so within 24 hours of your positive result, you may proceed with booking a telehealth appointment.
COVID-19 medications can prevent hospitalizations and death and must be taken within 5-7 days of symptoms starting to be effective.
Please call (833) 686-5051 or visit sesamecare.com/covidca to schedule a virtual COVID-19 visit. Click here to learn more about what to do if you test positive for COVID-19.
To learn more about COVID-19, including getting a free test or vaccinations, visit sbcovid19.com.
Mojave Narrows Hosts Free Halloween Harvest Festival, Oct. 15-16
San Bernardino County Regional Parks and El Dorado Broadcasters in Victor Valley are hosting a free, family-friendly event at Mojave Narrows Regional Park in Victorville on Saturday, Oct. 15 and Sunday, Oct. 16 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
This nighttime event will offer free haunted hayrides, traditional carnival games, vendor booths, music and more.
Anyone that would like to ride the Haunted Hayride must pre-register at https://y102fm.com/halloween-harvest-festival to secure your specific day and time before spots run out! The hayrides run every 20 minutes.
El Dorado Broadcasters own seven radio stations in Victor Valley and three radio stations in Yuma, Ariz.
Mojave Narrows Regional Park is located at 18000 Yates Road, Victorville. Parking opens at 5:45 p.m. For more information, visit parks.sbcounty.gov/events.
Get Your Hands Dirty at Diggin’ It! The Science of Breaking Ground at Victor Valley Museum
Join us at the Victor Valley Museum on Saturday, Oct. 15 for Diggin’ It: The Science of Breaking Ground from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Come learn about archaeology and paleontology to increase science literacy and promote the scientific understanding of how and why scientists “break” ground.
The Victor Valley Museum is located at 11873 Apple Valley Road in Apple Valley. The museum is open Wednesdays through Sundays from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. General admission is $10 (adult), $8 (military or senior), $7 (student), and $5 (child ages 5 to 12). Children under five and Museum Association members are admitted free. Parking is free.
Follow the museum on Facebook and share this event with friends and family.
For more information, visit sbcounty.gov/museum. The museum is accessible to persons with disabilities.
Assemblyman Ramos Presents Check for Rosena Ranch Fire Station
San Bernardino County Supervisor Joe Baca, Jr., County Fire Protection District Chief Dan Munsey, and State Assemblyman James Ramos celebrate a $7 million State funding allocation made possible by Assemblyman Ramos for a fire station in the Rosena Ranch community near Glen Helen.
Rosena Ranch sits near the mouth of the wildfire-prone Cajon Pass. Chief Munsey said the new station will significantly improve response times for the community.
County Office Closed October 10
Jobs of the Week and Other Hiring Events
San Bernardino County has jobs that will be opening on Saturday, Oct. 8.
Regional Parks is currently recruiting for the position of Deputy Director of Regional Parks. The individual will plan, organize, and direct major programs for the department and act on behalf of Director Beahta Davis as needed.
This will include supervising administrative staff, grant management, compliance monitoring, and assisting with developing and implementing the departmental budget. The ideal candidate has four years of project management, grant, budget, and contract experience and three years of supervisor experience.
Park operations or recreational programming is desired. Apply at www.sbcounty.gov/jobs and watch this video for more information.
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.
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