Homeless Summit highlights key housing accomplishments
 Fifth District Supervisor Joe Baca, Jr. delivers opening remarks at the 13th Annual Homeless Summit in Redlands.
The San Bernardino County Homeless Partnership, in collaboration with the county's Office of Homeless Services, hosted the 13th Annual Homeless Summit on Wednesday, Nov. 8, to discuss priorities for addressing homelessness in the county and to highlight key successes during the previous year.
Registrar of Voters debuts the BallotMobile: traveling voter education
 Registrar of Voters Stephanie Shea stands next to the newly unveiled BallotMobile.
Voter education is coming to your hometown! The San Bernardino County Registrar of Voters (ROV) this week held an event to debut its first-ever traveling voter education vehicle: The BallotMobile. Registrar of Voters Stephenie Shea unveiled the BallotMobile in front of the ROV office in San Bernardino and talked about the importance of voter education efforts throughout the county.
Board actions: Nov. 14, 2023
 The Board of Supervisors got a jump on winter by unanimously approving the purchase of eight pieces of heavy snow-removal equipment.
The action provides the County Department of Public Works with $2.5 million to fund the purchase of up to four Large Front Loaders and four Skid Steer Snow Blowers with attachments to serve the Rim Communities, Angelus Oaks, and Forest Falls. The equipment will allow the county to immediately respond to natural disasters such as wildfires, earthquakes, flooding, mudslides, and excessive snow.
Subaru Loves Pets Campaign finds homes for 300+ furry friends
 During the month of October, our Animal Care program collaborated with Subaru of San Bernardino for the Subaru Loves Pets Campaign. With a mission that all pets deserve loving homes, we were able to connect over 300 pets with their forever homes.
San Bernardino Probation awarded grant to supervise high risk DUI offenders
The San Bernardino County Probation Department received funds for an intensive probation supervision program for high-risk DUI offenders with multiple DUI convictions.
The $645,000 grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS), approved by the Board of Supervisors, will go toward additional proactive home contacts with probationers to make sure they are following court-ordered terms of their probation and prevent probationers from re-offending.
Behavioral Health Commission announces annual holiday award ceremony
The San Bernardino County Behavioral Health Commission (BHC) is pleased to announce the 15th Annual Holiday Awards Ceremony to be held on Dec. 7, from 10 a.m. to noon at the DoubleTree by Hilton San Bernardino.
County Library offers free online databases, including FAFSA help
 The San Bernardino County Library offers FREE online databases, from conducting online research through Brittanica to learning how to speak another language through Mango. Don’t miss out on the wealth of resources under HelpNow, which offers assistance with completing college financial aid applications!
Residents encouraged to update contact information for assistance with Medi-Cal health coverage
 The Transitional Assistance Department (TAD) provides residents with important information and assistance to help maintain their Medi-Cal health coverage. County residents are encouraged to stay informed by making sure their contact information is current.
Shop Museum Store Sunday
 The holiday season is officially underway. Today ̶̶ and every day ̶̶ is an opportunity to support local stores in your community. We invite you to be a patron by supporting us on Sunday, Nov. 26.
Stay safe this Thanksgiving holiday
 This Thanksgiving, prioritize the health and safety of your loved ones by following these best practices for holiday food safety. By taking simple yet crucial steps in the kitchen, you can enjoy a delicious feast without compromising the well-being of your family and friends. Remember, a safe Thanksgiving is a happy Thanksgiving!
The pear-fect holiday dessert recipe: vanilla poached pears
 When it comes to holiday desserts, it doesn't get any easier than poached pears! Vanilla poached pears are a beautiful, elegant holiday dessert.
Poached pears are a classic French dessert that were created in Burgundy and Lyon, to not let fruit go to waste.
Gift a Kid a Book Community Fair cancelled due to inclement weather
 Due to the anticipated rain this weekend, the First 5 San Bernardino Gift a Kid a Book Community Fair at the San Bernardino County Museum in Redlands has been cancelled. Stay safe and we hope to see you soon at another First 5 San Bernardino event!
Things to do in San Bernardino County
 This section focuses on family-friendly events that are sponsored by county departments including the Library, Museum, Regional Parks, Special Districts and more.
Pet of the Week
 Meet our Pet of the Week: Scrappy (ID#A786709). If you would like to meet Scrappy, come to the Devore Animal Shelter and ask to see ID A786709. We’re open seven days a week.
San Bernardino County jobs
 San Bernardino County will post new jobs on Saturday, Nov. 18. We encourage you to apply and to share these job openings with those who may be interested.
Animals Are First Fund (ARFF) is a non-profit organization that provides support services for animals cared for and housed at animal shelters operated by San Bernardino County Animal Care. Consider giving in memory of a loved one or pet, giving monthly or sponsoring a fundraiser. Your donation is tax deductible and will directly help homeless animals in your community. To make a donation to assist animals at the shelter, visit arffund.org.
 San Bernardino County Animal Care is reducing pet adoption fees. For more information about animals available for adoption, visit animalcare.sbcounty.gov/pets/.
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