A member of the San Bernardino city council wants to implement stricter background checks for city council candidates. Councilman Juan Figueroa is proposing holding council candidates to the same level of scrutiny that applicants for boards and commissions are held to, all of whom must fill out a three-page application …
Read More »Chaffey College tech program gets state grant
The Chaffey College Industrial Technical Learning Center has received a $1.2 million grant that will provide free training to low-income and underrepresented students. The funding is being provided by the Division of Apprenticeship Standards, which is part of the California Department Industrial Relations, according to a statement on the college’s …
Read More »City names Chapa new economic development director
Kenneth Chapa has been named San Bernardino’s economic development director. Chapa, who started work July 15, has more than 20 years experience in economic development and tourism, according to a statement on the city’s website. For the past four years, Chapa has been director of economic development and tourism in …
Read More »Munsey receives prestigious award
San Bernardino County Fire Chief Dan Munsey has received the Patriot Award from the First Responder Network Authority. Started last year, the Patriot Award recognizes first responders and public safety agencies that use FirstNet technology to enhance community safety, according to a statement on the county’s website. Munsey, who is …
Read More »BIA water conference to be held
The San Bernardino County chapter of the Building Industry Association of Southern California will hold its annual water conference next month. The event is scheduled to be held from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Doubletree Hotel in Ontario, 222 N. Vineyard Ave. Wade Crowfoot, secretary of California’s Natural …
Read More »CSUSB business school receives accreditation
The Jack H. Brown College of Business and Public Administration at Cal State San Bernardino has had its accreditation extended by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business International. The extension “reaffirms JHBC’s commitment to academic excellence and underscores their dedication to providing high-quality business education,” according to a …
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