City / County News

A pair of buildings in downtown San Bernardino owned and operated by San Bernardino County are being torn down. The Old Hall of Records at 172 W. 3rd St., and the Public Health building next door at 351 N. Mountain View Ave., were both damaged in a three-alarm fire two …

The first light-rail project that will cross into San Bernardino County  has received state funding. The California State Transportation Agency approved nearly $500 million July 8 for the extension of the Gold Line from Pomona and Claremont through Montclair, according to multiple reports. Funding needed to complete the project – …

Apple Valley has renewed its public safety contract with the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department. The $18.9 million agreement is a 2.6 percent increase from the previous $18.5 million agreement, according to a statement on the town’s website. The one-year agreement, which the council passed unanimously, began July 1. Typically, …

Palm Springs city council members will hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony July 3 at Victoria Park to mark the installation of playground equipment paid for by Measure J. Members of the Measure J and Parks and Recreation commission are also set to attend the ceremony, which is scheduled to be held …

Riverside County has approved regulations regarding ranchos in the Coachella Valley. The ordinance, which the board of supervisors approved unanimously June 28, sets standards for noise, trash, access for first responders, parking, traffic and land-use, according to a statement on the county’s website. It mandates 40 percent agriculture use and …

San Bernardino County and Fontana officials recently opened Fire Station 81 on the north end of the city. A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held June 18 at the facility, which covers 13,200 square feet at 16615 Casa Grande Ave., according to a statement on the county’s website. The $8.2 million structure …