Riverside is accepting applications for grants of $500 to $1,000 that will go to up-and-coming artists in the city. Ten thousand dollars per year is being allotted for the two-year pilot program, which is meant to help foster artists that will “integrate with the local economy and contribute to the …
Read More »SCAG grant to help law enforcement
The Southern California Association of Governments has donated nearly $300,000 to San Bernardino County. Announced Thursday, the grant is part of the association’s Future Communities Pilot Program and will be used by law enforcement, according to a statement. The sheriff’s department and San Bernardino County Superior Court plan to use …
Read More »Mayors pledge to up the battle against homelessness
The mayors of California’s 13 largest cities have announced that they plan to appeal for more money this year to fight homelessness in their communities. Big City Mayors, which includes Riverside Mayor Rusty Bailey, plans to ask Sacramento for restoration of tax-increment financing to help pay for affordable housing and …
Read More »SB County business summit, state of the county slated
San Bernardino County’s annual Regional Business Summit and State of the County event is scheduled to be held Feb. 12 at Citizens Business Bank Arena in Ontario. This year’s theme – “Innovate.Transform,Grow.” – is an acknowledgement of the county’s economic strength and business growth that will continue to transform the …
Read More »SB County looking to fill board, commission vacancies
San Bernardino County is accepting applications from residents who wish to serve on boards, commissions and committees to support county government. These organizations provide oversight and advice to county departments and operations, while allowing members of the public to become involved in the local government, Supervisor Curt Hagman said in …
Read More »Homeless count completed
Riverside County’s Point-In-Time Homeless Count and Survey went off without a hitch Tuesday. Nearly 800 volunteers spread out across the county about 5:30 a.m. from more than 30 locations and gathered information about the county’s homeless population and what might be done to help them, according to a statement. Those …
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