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San Bernardino County is asking county residents and other “community stakeholders” to help it put together a countywide plan that the board of supervisors will use to establish priorities, evaluate development projects and make budget decisions. Public input will be gathered at both the community and county level through workshops, …

Moreno Valley is asking its residents what issues they would most like to see the city focus on during the next few years. The city council has already held two town hall meetings and is now conducting an online survey that is scheduled to end today, said Rick Sandzimier, planning …

Owners of historic properties in Riverside may apply for grants to pay for rehabilitation, restoration and other projects. The Historic Preservation Fund Committee can award a grant of up to $25,000, although the city council may authorize larger grants, according to a statement released Tuesday. Deadline to apply is Feb. …

Cathedral City will soon begin the first phase of its ban on the use of plastic bags in most of the town’s  retail stores. The prohibition applies to several categories of stores, including full-line, self-service retailers who sell more than $2 million worth of goods a year and stores that …

The State Water Resources Control Board has voted to extend emergency water conservation measures through most of 2016. Board members voted 3-0 Tuesday to leave current restrictions on urban water use in place through Oct. 31, said Katheryn Landau, an environmental scientist with the board’s groundwater program. The board’s vote …

San Bernardino County is scheduled to hold its annual State of the County gathering April 6 at Citizens Business Bank Arena in Ontario. More than 1,000 officials from the public and private sector are expected to attend the event, titled “Making An Impact,” according to a county statement. Besides the …