San Bernardino County receives $12 million in federal funding for key projects
San Bernardino County has been awarded $12 million in federal community project funding as part of the omnibus appropriations bill passed by Congress at the end of 2022. This funding will support the planning, design, and construction of five major community projects across the county that will greatly improve facilities in regional parks, rural fire stations, unincorporated areas, and the county flood control district. The new funding was awarded by Reps. Pete Aguilar, Norma Torres, and Jay Obernolte as well as by California U.S. Sen. Dianne Feinstein.
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Protect your family and property during an emergency with Community Connect
A safe and secure program, Community Connect, is now available for residents and businesses in San Bernardino County to use to create profiles that first responders can access at the time of response. The information stored in the platform will inform the San Bernardino County Fire Protection District with critical property and occupant information, such as the number of family members or pets inside a home, or if people with disabilities reside on the property or speak another language.
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Free VITA tax services available for eligible county residents
Beginning Jan. 23, the County Transitional Assistance Department is partnering with the IRS to provide free tax preparation and e-filing services to eligible low- to moderate-income taxpayers throughout San Bernardino County. The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA)/Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) program provides free services to eligible individuals and families whose combined household earned income was less than $60,000 in 2022.
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Old West Days moseys into Victor Valley Museum
Step back in time to the days of the American West! Round up the family and join us for Old West Days, a family-friendly event taking place at the Victor Valley Museum this Saturday, Jan. 21 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Uncover the history of America’s western frontier, a unique landscape of converging cultures.
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Join the Hesperia Library branch for its New Book Festival featuring Batman, Spiderman, face painting
The San Bernardino County Library invites residents to the Hesperia Branch Library for the return of the Annual New Book Festival, Saturday, Jan. 28 from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. Visitors should bring their library card. Every 15 items checked out during the event earns visitors an opportunity drawing ticket for a chance to win awesome prizes. All activities are free and open to all ages.
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Public Health fighting rise in congenital syphilis with award-winning program
Over the last five years, California has seen a dramatic increase in syphilis and congenital syphilis cases. Between 2017 and 2020, San Bernardino County experienced a 135% increase in congenital syphilis and a 54% increase in syphilis prompting an intensive response from the Department of Public Health. Public Health staff are using innovative ways to improve the prevention and treatment of syphilis and congenital syphilis in the county and winning an Achievement Award for their efforts from the National Association of Counties (NACo) in 2022.
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Groundbreaking held for Interstate 10/Cedar Avenue interchange
The San Bernardino County Transportation Authority broke ground on the I-10/Cedar Avenue Interchange Project in partnership with San Bernardino County, the City of Fontana, and the City of Rialto. The project will improve Cedar Avenue between Bloomington Avenue and Orange Street in the unincorporated community of Bloomington.
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 Organization launches hotline for flooding victims to get aid with cleanup
The State of California announced several relief agencies are staffing a free hotline until Jan. 27 for the public to request help cleaning up from the recent flooding. The Home Cleanup Hotline number is (844) 965-1386. All services are free, but service is not guaranteed due to the expected overwhelming need. This hotline will connect survivors with reputable and vetted voluntary relief agencies that will assist in debris cleanup and mucking out, as they are able. The Crisis Cleanup’s mission is to help volunteers help more people after disasters.
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Looking for work? Advice from San Bernardino County’s human resources director
County Human Resources Director Diane Rundles makes an appearance in this month’s issue of Inland Empire Magazine to discuss the challenges of hiring candidates for jobs throughout the County organization due to record-low unemployment.
She also offers tips on how job candidates can stand out during the interview process.
Read the article “Open for Business” on page 113 of the magazine here.
For more information about working for the County and why opportunity lives, works and plays here, visit Opportunity.sbcounty.gov. To hear more about career opportunities, watch our video.
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Job Openings and Hiring Events in San Bernardino County
San Bernardino County has jobs that will be opening on Saturday, Jan. 21.
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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