City / County News

San Bernardino County may raise its transient occupancy tax. The board of supervisors is considering raising the tax from seven to 11 percent, which would raise an estimated $9.4 million annually for infrastructure, safety and other “basic community needs,” according to a statement on the county’s website. The transient occupancy …

The former Harris Department Store building in downtown San Bernardino has been boarded up and secured in the aftermath of a July 8 fire that left the building damaged but caused no deaths or injuries. The bulk of the fire happened on the fourth floor of the building at 300 …

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 …