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 Covid-19 Updates:
Vaccinating San Bernardino County (as of January 26, 2022)
Doses administered to county residents – 2,892,759
County residents fully vaccinated – 1,149,099
Percentage of age 5+ residents any vaccination – 65.1%
Percentage of age 5+ residents fully vaccinated – 56.6%
Free at-home antigen and PCR Tests available for pickup at every county testing site: Here are a few sites in our 5th District
 For information regarding updates on Covid-19 in our county please visit:
https://sbcovid19.com/
Supervisor Baca was honored to presented certificates to San Bernardino Police Department Staff at the San Bernardino Headquarters.
Officer Sinclair was specially honored at an event on January 12, 2022 for her great work and for being able to singlehandedly detain a robbery suspect without incident. Officer Sinclair has been with SBPD for less than 1 year.
San Bernardino Staff that was also honored at the event:
Violent Crimes Unit: Detective Jessy Joyce, Detective Brian Karmann, Detective Jesus Vega, and Criminal Investigations Officer CIO- Rocio Valdivia.
District Crimes Unit: Detective Steven Taylor, Detective Ron Whitmer, Criminal Investigations Officer- CIO Vivian Wagasky.
Crime Analyst: Matt Good
Western District Patrol Officer: Brianna Sinclair
Arrowhead Medical Center has partnered with the Southland Farmers Market association to bring the ARMC Farmers Market to Colton every Wednesday from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
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 Additions made at Kessler Park Recently:
- A new generator was placed to power the Little League pitching machines.
- New seeded infield grass on Field 2.
- Placement of fresh slurry seal to entire Kessler Park parking lot.
- Installation of BBQ Grills alongside trash and coal receptacles.
Although the has been CLOSED for operations it is being used by the County of San Bernardino Department of Public Health to administer COVID-19 tests, vaccines, boosters, and flu shots.
Hours of Operation are:
Tuesday- Saturday from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
To register and make an appointment click on the link below:
https://myturn.ca.gov/
Fishing all Year Round!
Glen Helen Regional Park has two lakes and year-round fishing. The Park stocks trout from November to April and Catfish from May to September. The most recent stock date was January 27, 2022 with a stock of 799 pounds of trout in Large Lake.
Supervisor Joe Baca Jr. Teaming up with Never Stop Grinding on their Free Dental and Vision services Event.
Supervisor Joe Baca Jr. is excited to be joining Darious Harris, the founder of Never Stop Grinding (NSG), to host the third free dental and vision services event. This event is meant to serve those who need exams, cleanings, fillings and extraction, full eye exams and free prescription glasses, all at no pocket cost to participants. The event is open to the public and will have dentists and optometrists on site. Spaces are limited, so we please urge you to apply promptly as walk-ins will not be accepted.
Register for the event at this using this link:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/nsg-impact-free-dental-vision-event-tickets-237115638257?aff=ebdsoporgprofile
The Point in Time Count has been postponed until February 24, 2022. 6-10am
Volunteers are STILL needed! Especially for the cities of Muscoy and Bloomington. Please sign up at the link below:
Point in Time Count Registration
Approved: Budget Adjustment for the California Office of the Small Business Advocate for the Microbusiness COVID-19 Relief Grant Program.
 Actions for the COVID-19 Relief Grant Program includes:
Supervisorial District approval of the distribution of Microbusiness COVID-19 relief grant awards that provide eligible microbusinesses that face systematic barriers with access to capital that can be used for the purchase of new certified business equipment, investment in working capital, renewal of local permits to operate, payment of business debt accrued during the Pandemic and costs resulting from business interruptions or closures due to the Pandemic and related health and safety restrictions.
- For this grant: A microbusiness is a business with fewer than 5 full-time employees, from the tax year 2019 and 2020.
- The Grant will provide disbursements of $2,500.00 to approximately 1,025 eligible microbusinesses that have been impacted by COVID-19.
To qualify, a business must meet all CalOSBA Grant Program requirements.
Please go to https://ampac.com/small-business-relief-option/ for more information.
All Municipal Advisory Council (MACs) and Advisory Committees (ACs) will automatically dissolve upon the effective date of the ordinance establishing new Supervisorial Districts resulting from the 2021 Redistricting Process. The terms of all seated MAC and Advisory Committees members will also expire as of the date. The first available Board of Supervisors meeting where individuals may be appointed to the reestablished MAC/ ACs is February 08, 2022. Once these members are appointed, the relevant District offices then may coordinate to reestablish future MAC / AC meetings.
- Office of San Bernardino County 5th District Supervisor is currently looking for community members who would like to be a part of the Bloomington Municipal Advisory Council.
If you are interested in applying to become a member of the Bloomington Municipal Advisory Council, please do so by clicking on the link below:
The San Bernardino County Rent Relief Partnership (SBCRRP) is no longer accepting applications for rent relief, but instead has now been added to the California COVID-19 Rent Relief program which can be accessed through Housing Is Key (ca.gov) by any San Bernardino County resident seeking rental assistance. Through this website, San Bernardino County residents may also apply for the new California Mortgage Relief Plan if they are behind and/or unable to make mortgage payments due to COVID-19 related hardships. Effective October 1, 2021, CalFresh benefit amounts have been increased due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and benefits are now usable at select online retailers. The best place to apply for CalFresh, Medi-Cal, and/or CalWORKs is through the online portal at Home | BenefitsCal. Together, we benefit.
Supervisor Joe Baca, Jr. with the support of the Bloomington community gathered at Kessler Park to unveil monuments in honor of four committed Bloomington High School Alumni.
The monuments entailed the following:
- A grand concrete monument and a baseball field scoreboard at the Park were named the “Gary Mendoza Memorial Field,” in honor of Mendoza and his legacy at Bloomington Little League.
- Personalized benches in honor of: Evric Gray, Mike Ashman, and Lonell Roberts.
Did you know that San Bernardino County offers numerous resources to help small businesses and budding entrepreneurs succeed? From Site Selection Assistance, Business Plan Development, Permitting Assistance, Workforce Assistance, Market Reports, and Workshops. Through San Bernardino County Economic Development, we have the foundational tools to equip you on your road to success. Gain necessary skills to help your business this month. Here are some February workshops sure to help you and your business grow:
To see a full list of February’s workshops and to register please visit: https://www.selectsbcounty.com/events
 HAS YOUR RESTAURANT BUSINESS BEEN IMPACTED BY COVID-19?
You may be able to obtain financial help through the U.S. Small Business Administration’s Restaurant Revitalization Fund. This grant program provides emergency assistance to restaurants, bars, and other qualifying businesses impacted by COVID-19. To get more details and see if you qualify please visit: https://www.sba.gov/funding-programs/loans/covid-19-relief-options/restaurant-revitalization-fund#section-header-7
Senior Affairs Commission Meetings:
When: February 16th, 2022 at 1-2 p.m.
Where: Conference Room A, DAAS Administration: 784 E. Hospitality Lane San Bernardino, CA 92415.
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These gardens are open to the public and are a fulfilling and inexpensive way to grow organic fruits and vegetables. It's a great place to socialize with other residents who enjoy similar activities. |
50 + Club Programs & Activities
Get out of the House! Physical Distancing doesn’t need to be boring! Connect with others at our ‘stay safe’ events. Make an appointment today to come out for any of these daily activities.
Good Vibrations Fitness Class Tuesday and Thursdays 10:00 a.m.—11:00 a.m.
BINGO! Tuesdays 12:00 –1:00 p.m.
Loteria Thursdays 12:00-1:00 p.m.
Coffee Chat & Tea Talks Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Crafts & More Wednesdays 10:00 a.m.—11:00 a.m.
Save the Date:
Valentine’s Event, Thursday February 17th, 1:00-3:00 p.m.
Event to take place in the City of Colton at the Hutton Center.
For event details contact Ramon Ramirez at rramirez@coltonca.gov or 909.514.4202
Meals Program for Colton Seniors Age 60 & Older
Easy to prepare meals can be picked up by appointment or delivered to your Colton residence with little to no contact. Call Carina Villalpando or Ramon Ramirez at 909-514-4202 or email seniors@coltonca.gov.
In appreciation for your service, San Bernardino County Veterans Affairs is offering a free legal clinic for Veterans.
Call to schedule a virtual one-on-one meeting with an attorney from the Veterans Legal Institute. Clinics are held the third Tuesday of the month with telephone appointments starting at 1 pm.
Free Legal Advice and Counsel, Assistance and Resources in the Areas Of:
- Healthcare
- Consumer Law
- Discharge Upgrades
- Estate Planning
- Bankruptcy
- Expungements
- Immigration
- Landlord- Tenant
- License Renewals
- Other Civil Legal Issues.
- Code Enforcement: (909) 884-4056
- Graffiti Reporting: (909) 387-0623
- Encampments/Homeless Concerns: (909) 387-0623
- Sheriff Non-Emergency Dispatch: (909) 387-8313
- Animal Control: (800) 472-5609
- Emergency Rental Assistance: (909) 327-3187
- Vector Control: (800) 442-2283
- Flood and Road Problems (potholes): (909) 387-8063
Find more event updates, County news and information at https://www.sbcounty.gov/bosd5/
Supervisor Joe Baca, Jr., San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors, Fifth District
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