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April 22, 2022 Update

The County Update publishes once a week on Fridays and also as needed to share important news and resources. #SBCountyTogether

In Today’s Update:

• County unemployment rate drops to pre-pandemic levels

• County investment pool reaches all-time high

• County named nation’s No. 1 fleet – again!

• College and Career Day held for high school seniors in the Fifth District

• District Attorney holds memorials to commemorate National Crime Victims Week

• Adopt our Pets of the Week – “Salad” and “Wisk”

• County Fire celebrates National Public Safety Telecommunications Week and Volunteer Week

• Children and Family Services records podcast on child abuse prevention

• Jobs of the week

County Unemployment rate prepandemic levels

County Unemployment Rate Drops to Pre-Pandemic Levels

San Bernardino County’s unemployment rate dropped to pre-pandemic levels in March, as payrolls increased by nearly 10,000 during the month to a record 976,000, the County’s Workforce Development Board reported Friday.

Newly released data from the California Employment Development Department showed unemployment dropping to 4.3% in March, the lowest level since February 2020 and down from 5% in February. Led by continued growth in the region’s supply chain industry and a resurgence in hospitality-related businesses, payrolls across the County are now 24,000 above where they were before the COVID-19 lockdown – one of the strongest recovery rates in California.

Meanwhile, the total number of eligible workers also reached all-time high – 1.02 million. The labor pool in San Bernardino County has now exceeded 1 million five months in a row.

“These numbers continue to underscore the strength of our labor force here in San Bernardino County as we fortify our role as one of the fastest-growing economic and population centers in the United States,” said Curt Hagman, Chairman of the County Board of Supervisors.

The surge in payrolls and labor force align with recent studies that have shown a dramatic migration of residents from Los Angeles and Orange counties into the Inland Empire. Newly released Census data show the IE recording the fifth fastest population growth among metro areas in the U.S. during the 12 months ending July 31, 2021.

“Families and young professionals are coming to San Bernardino County in record numbers to pursue career opportunities and enjoy a quality of life they can’t get elsewhere. All of this great news for employers and the regional economy as we build on this remarkable period of growth for our County,” said Phil Cothran, Chairman of the San Bernardino County Workforce Development Board.

Cothran encouraged job seekers to check out the services and resources WDD offers. Information on those services – including the three America’s Job Centers of California across the county – is available at https://wp.sbcounty.gov/workforce/.

Guadalupe Perez, Accounting Technician, Isabel Morales, Fiscal Assistant, Wendy Sieruga, Banking and Settlement Compliance Manager, Parth Bhatt, Investment Officer, Damani Brown, Investment Analyst, Robin Dixon, Assistant Investment Officer, John Johnson, Chief Deputy Treasurer, Missing from photo: Ian Capule, Investment Analyst

County Investment Pool Reaches All-Time High

The County Investment Pool, a vital source of support for the County, K-12 schools, community colleges, and special districts, reached a new all-time record high cashbook balance of $11,618,111,682.21 on April 21, San Bernardino County Auditor-Controller/Treasurer/Tax Collector (ATC) Ensen Mason announced last week.

The pool balance has increased by approximately $1 billion compared to just five months ago. A healthy Inland Empire economy, along with robust growth in housing prices, contributed to the increase in the pool’s value. The increase in interest rates during the first quarter of 2022, along with prudent liquidity and interest rate risk management, will greatly benefit future pool earnings, Mason said. The pool’s yield increased from 0.69% to 0.88% during the same five-month period. Higher pool value combined with higher earnings will augment services provided to county residents.Record property tax installment receipts from rising property values and the receipt of federal stimulus and CARES Act funds for the County and school districts catapulted County Investment Pool balances, Mason said. The County Investment Pool cashbook value has increased by $4.64 billion since January 7, 2019.

“Local government agencies rely on these funds to fund public safety, public schools and the local government safety net so critical to county residents in difficult times,” Mason said. “A higher yield means that ATC is making taxpayer dollars we already have work harder for all our residents. The more money we earn ourselves, the less we need from other sources.”

Mason gave credit to his ATC Treasury Division staff. “Much of our continued success belongs to our outstanding Treasury Division team. They are doing a great job during a very challenging investment environment,” Mason said.

The San Bernardino County Treasurer’s Office is the official custodian of investments for the San Bernardino County Investment Pool. The office provides banking services for the County, K-12 Schools, Community Colleges, and Special Districts. The Treasury adheres to conservative investment policies that have maintained an AAAf/S1 rating from Fitch Ratings, the highest attainable ratings assigned by the agency for an investment pool of its type.

Visit www.SBCounty.gov/ATC and follow ATC on social media, @SanBernardinoCountyATC, for the most up-to-date information.

County Named Nation’s No. 1 Fleet – Again!

San Bernardino County vehicles are a common sight working for you on the roads of America’s largest county. Now, when you see those clean white cars and trucks with the County logo on the doors, you’re looking at part of a fleet that has been named the nation’s best twice in the past six years.

The hard-working and highly skilled men and women of San Bernardino County Fleet Management, who acquire and care for the vast majority of the County’s vehicles, have been named the top fleet in the “100 Best Fleets in the Americas” contest by the National Association of Fleet Administrators (NAFA). San Bernardino County Fleet Management was also named the nation’s #1 “Leading Fleet” by Government Fleet Magazine and the American Public Works Association (APWA) in 2017.

Only 11 other California fleets were named among the 100 best in the nation for 2022: Sacramento County at No. 3; UC Davis, No. 14; City of Ventura, 43; City of Riverside, 45; City of San Diego, 52; Thousand Oaks, 54; Anaheim, 72; Ventura County, 76; UC Irvine, 78; Oceanside, 79; and Alameda County, 100.

The approximately 100 men and women of San Bernardino County Fleet Management provide acquisition, maintenance, repair, modification, and disposal services for the majority of county vehicles and equipment. Fleet Management’s main garage in San Bernardino includes four shops: automotive, heavy duty, welding/metal fabrication, and generator services, as well as a parts room and fueling station. The department also operates five smaller service centers in Barstow, Victorville, Needles, Rancho Cucamonga and Twentynine Palms and more than 60 strategically located fueling sites.

Additionally, Fleet Management operates a motor pool, which has ownership and/or maintenance and replacement responsibility for approximately 2,000 vehicles and pieces of equipment assigned to or used by county departments.

NAFA is the world’s largest membership association for individuals who manage the vehicular fleet and mobility responsibilities for their employers. NAFA propels the fleet and mobility profession through world-class certification, education, advocacy, and peer-networking programs.

College and Career Day Held for San Bernardino County High School Seniors in the Fifth District

Fifth District Supervisor Joe Baca, Jr. hosted his first “College and Career Day” for over 200 high school seniors that are a part of San Bernardino City, Rialto, and Colton Joint Unified School Districts.

The event took place at the East Valley America’s Job Center of California in San Bernardino to assist seniors in exploring their options after high school. The event had over 20 vendors that had informative and interactive information regarding both jobs and college education opportunities after high school for students who were interested.

The students were taught how to create a strong resume, how to dress for an interview, and explored career options with our County Fire, Sheriff, emergency departments, and dozens of other workforce departments.

“Not every student knows what their future is going to look like after high school,” Baca said. “Not everyone has a set plan and that is okay. But to sit and have no plan is what is not okay. Opportunities for personal growth in our community, especially in our youth are endless.”

Baca said he hosted the event because he wanted students in the Fifth District to know there are opportunities out there for them no matter what they choose to do.

“Success after high school is possible for these young adults and all they must do is work hard and set their minds to any goal that they want to personally achieve. This event opened doors for lots of students in our district and let them know that our County is always right behind them every step of the way,” Baca said.

Chief of Victim Services, Flerida Alarcon, embracing a mother whose son was murdered 40 years ago in Ludlow.

District Attorney Holds Memorials to Commemorate National Crime Victims Week

In commemoration of National Crime Victims’ Rights Week (NCVRW), April 24–30, 2022, the District Attorney’s Office is hosting its seventh annual National Crime Victims’ Rights Week Memorials. The memorials are held to raise awareness about crime victims’ issues and rights and introduce the community to the important resources and services available.

Crime victims are our family, friends, neighbors, and community members. While we can never truly understand the depth of their trauma and the impact on their lives, we can ensure that equitable, inclusive, culturally appropriate, and gender-responsive services are available to help them. By enforcing victims’ rights, expanding access to services, and upholding principles of equity and inclusivity for all, we can enable crime victims to find the justice they seek, in whatever form that might take.

The District Attorney’s Office will commemorate the advancement of victims’ rights and highlight issues surrounding victimization by hosting a West Valley Memorial on Monday, April 25 at Central Park in the City of Rancho Cucamonga, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. They will also host a High Desert Memorial Wednesday, April 27 at the Civic Center Park Amphitheater in the Town of Apple Valley from noon to 1 p.m.

For additional information about this year’s NCVRW and how to assist crime victims in your own community, please contact the Public Affairs Office at (909) 382-3665 or visit the website at www.sbcountyda.org. For additional ideas on how to support all victims of crime, visit the Office for Victims of Crimes website at www.ovc.ojp.gov.

Adopt Our Pets of The Week – “Salad” And “Wisk”

Meet our lovable pets of the week Salad and Wisk!

Salad, ID#A762543, is a 1-year-old retriever mix and Wisk, #IDA762502, is a 4-year-old shepherd mix.

Both dogs are lovable and energetic and waiting for their new homes.

For more information, visit animalcare.sbcounty.gov/pets/ or call (909) 386-9820. The Devore Animal Shelter is located at 19777 Shelter Way in Devore.

County Fire Celebrates National Public Safety Telecommunications Week and Volunteer Week

National Public Safety Telecommunications Week

Dispatch Supervisor Vanessa Meyer at #Confire Communications takes you behind the scenes of a 911 call. They are #ProudToServeYou as your first connection to #FirstResponders when disaster strikes. All of us at #SBCoFD thank you for your dedicated service to San Bernardino County.

National Volunteer Week

We celebrate our volunteers today for National Volunteer Week by highlighting #CERT! We CERT-ainly can become overwhelmed during large catastrophic disasters (pun warning) but the members who join are trained to safely care for themselves, their families and their communities. With CERT-itude, they spring into action to help people who need help all because they themselves love to help. Un-CERT-ain about weather or not you should join? Click the link! https://sbcfire.co/37Mtyhk

Children and Family Services Records Podcast on Child Abuse Prevention

April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month and Jeany Zepeda, San Bernardino County Children and Family Services Interim Director, joins the DBH podcast Resilient and Real to talk about the importance of child abuse prevention and about the stigma surrounding reporting child abuse. Listen to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Facebook or online!

Job Openings and Hiring Events in San Bernardino County

San Bernardino County has jobs that will be opening on Saturday, April 23.

We encourage you to apply and share these job openings with those who may be interested in them. Recruitments listed are subject to final department approval. Check sbcounty.gov/jobs for the most up- to -date recruitments.

For all COVID-19 related information, including case statistics, FAQs, guidelines, and resources, visit the County’s COVID-19 webpage at http://sbcovid19.com/. Residents of San Bernardino County may also call the COVID-19 helpline at (909) 387-3911 for general information and resources about the virus. The phone line is NOT for medical calls and is available Monday through Friday, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. If you have questions about social services, please call 211.

Actualización del abril 22, 2022

La Actualización del Condado se publica los viernes y según sea necesario para compartir noticias importantes del Condado. #SBCountyTogether

En la actualización especial de hoy:

La tasa de desempleo del Condado cae a los niveles previos a la pandemia
El fondo de inversión del Condado alcanza un máximo histórico
La flota del Condado fue nombrada la No. 1 en la nación, ¡nuevamente!
Día de la Universidad y la Carrera para estudiantes de último año de preparatoria en el Quinto Distrito
El Fiscal de Distrito realiza memoriales para conmemorar la Semana Nacional de Víctimas del Delito
Adopte a nuestras Mascotas de la Semana – “Salad” y “Wisk”
El Departamento de Bomberos del Condado celebra la Semana Nacional de Telecomunicaciones de Seguridad Pública y la Semana del Voluntariado
Los Servicios para Niños y Familias graban un podcast sobre la prevención del abuso infantil
Trabajos de la semana

La Tasa de Desempleo del Condado cae a Niveles Previos a la Pandemia

La tasa de desempleo del Condado de San Bernardino cayó a los niveles previos a la pandemia en marzo, ya que las nóminas aumentaron en casi 10,000 durante el mes a un récord de 976,000, informó el viernes la Junta de Desarrollo de la Fuerza Laboral del Condado.

Los datos recientemente publicados por el Departamento de Desarrollo del Empleo de California mostraron que el desempleo cayó al 4,3% en marzo, el nivel más bajo desde febrero de 2020 y por debajo del 5% en febrero. Liderados por el crecimiento continuo en la industria de la cadena de suministro de la región y el resurgimiento de los negocios relacionados con la hospitalidad, las nóminas en todo el Condado ahora están 24,000 por encima de lo que eran antes del cierre de COVID-19 – una de las tasas de recuperación más fuertes en California.

Mientras tanto, el número total de trabajadores elegibles también alcanzó un máximo histórico – 1,02 millones. La mano de obra en el Condado de San Bernardino ahora ha excedido 1 millón en cinco meses seguidos.

“Estas cifras continúan subrayando la fuerza de nuestra fuerza laboral aquí en el Condado de San Bernardino a medida que fortalecemos nuestro papel como uno de los centros económicos y de población de más rápido crecimiento en los Estados Unidos”, dijo Curt Hagman, Presidente de la Junta de Supervisores del Condado.

El aumento en las nóminas y la fuerza laboral se alinea con estudios recientes que han mostrado una migración dramática de residentes de los condados de Los Ángeles y Orange hacia el Inland Empire. Los datos del Censo recientemente publicados muestran que IE registró el quinto crecimiento de población más rápido entre las áreas metropolitanas de los EE. UU. durante los 12 meses que terminaron el 31 de julio de 2021.

“Familias y jóvenes profesionales están llegando al Condado de San Bernardino en cantidades récord para buscar oportunidades profesionales y disfrutar de una calidad de vida que no pueden obtener en ningún otro lugar. Todo esto es una gran noticia para los empleadores y la economía regional a medida que aprovechamos este notable período de crecimiento para nuestro Condado”, dijo Phil Cothran, Presidente de la Junta de Desarrollo de la Fuerza Laboral del Condado de San Bernardino.

Cothran animó a las personas que buscan trabajo a consultar los servicios y recursos que ofrece WDD. La información sobre esos servicios – incluidos los tres Centros de Empleo de Estados Unidos de California en todo el condado – están disponibles en https://wp.sbcounty.gov/workforce/.

Guadalupe Pérez, Técnico Contable, Isabel Morales, Asistente Fiscal, Wendy Sieruga, Gerente de Cumplimiento Bancario y Liquidación, Parth Bhatt, Oficial de Inversiones, Damani Brown, Analista de Inversiones, Robin Dixon, Oficial Asistente de Inversiones, John Johnson, Tesorero Adjunto Jefe, Falta en la foto: Ian Capule, Analista de Inversiones

El Fondo de Inversión del Condado Alcanza un Máximo Histórico

El Fondo de Inversión del Condado, una fuente vital de apoyo para el Condado, las escuelas K-12, los colegios comunitarios y los distritos especiales, alcanzó un nuevo récord histórico de saldo de caja de $11,618,111,682.21 el 21 de abril, el Auditor-Contralor/Tesorero del Condado de San Bernardino /Recaudador de impuestos (ATC) Ensen Mason anunció la semana pasada.

Los recibos récord de cuotas de impuestos a la propiedad del aumento del valor de las propiedades y la recepción de fondos de la Ley CARES y el estímulo federal para el Condado y los distritos escolares catapultaron los saldos del fondo de inversión del Condado, dijo Mason. El valor del libro de caja del Fondo de Inversión del Condado ha aumentado en $4.64 mil millones desde el 7 de enero de 2019.

El saldo del fondo ha aumentado en aproximadamente $1 mil millones en comparación con hace solo cinco meses. Una economía saludable de Inland Empire, junto con un sólido crecimiento en los precios de la vivienda, contribuyeron al aumento en el valor del grupo. El aumento de las tasas de interés durante el primer trimestre de 2022, junto con una administración prudente del riesgo de la tasa de interés y la liquidez, beneficiará en gran medida las ganancias futuras del grupo, dijo Mason. El rendimiento del fondo aumentó de 0,69% a 0,88% durante el mismo período de cinco meses. Un mayor valor del fondo combinado con mayores ingresos aumentará los servicios que se brindan a los residentes del condado.

“Las agencias del gobierno local dependen de estos fondos para financiar la seguridad pública, las escuelas públicas y la red de seguridad del gobierno local, tan crítica para los residentes del condado en tiempos difíciles”, dijo Mason. “Un rendimiento más alto significa que ATC está ganando dólares de los contribuyentes que ya tenemos que trabajar más duro para todos nuestros residentes. Cuanto más dinero ganamos nosotros mismos, menos necesitamos de otras fuentes.”

Mason dio crédito a su personal de la División de Tesorería de ATC. “Gran parte de nuestro éxito continuo pertenece a nuestro destacado equipo de la División de Tesorería. Están haciendo un gran trabajo en un entorno de inversión muy desafiante”, dijo Mason.

La Oficina del Tesorero del Condado de San Bernardino es el custodio oficial de las inversiones del Fondo de Inversiones del Condado de San Bernardino. La oficina brinda servicios bancarios para el Condado, las Escuelas K-12, los Colegios Comunitarios y los Distritos Especiales. El Tesoro se adhiere a políticas de inversión conservadoras que han mantenido una calificación AAAf/S1 de Fitch Ratings, las calificaciones más altas alcanzables asignadas por la agencia para un grupo de inversión de este tipo.

Visite www.SBCounty.gov/ATC y sigue a ATC en las redes sociales, @SanBernardinoCountyATC, para obtener la información más actualizada.

La Flota del Condado fue Nombrada la Número 1 en la Nación – ¡Nuevamente!

Los vehículos del condado de San Bernardino son una vista común trabajando para usted en las carreteras del condado más grande de Estados Unidos. Ahora, cuando ve esos autos y camiones blancos limpios con el logotipo del Condado en las puertas, está viendo parte de una flota que ha sido nombrada la mejor del país dos veces en los últimos seis años.

Los hombres y mujeres trabajadores y altamente calificados de Administración de Flotas del Condado de San Bernardino, quienes adquieren y cuidan la gran mayoría de los vehículos del Condado, han sido nombrados la mejor flota en el concurso “100 Mejores Flotas de las Américas” por la Asociación Nacional de Administradores de Flotas (NAFA). La Administración de Flotas del Condado de San Bernardino también fue nombrada la “Flota Líder” No. 1 del país por la revista Government Fleet y la Asociación Estadounidense de Obras Públicas (APWA) en 2017.

Solo otras 11 flotas de California fueron nombradas entre las 100 mejores de la nación para 2022: El Condado de Sacramento en el No. 3; UC Davis, No. 14; Ciudad de Ventura, 43; Ciudad de Riverside, 45; Ciudad de San Diego, 52; Thousand Oaks, 54; Anaheim, 72; Condado de Ventura, 76; UC Irvine, 78; Oceanside, 79; y el Condado de Alameda, 100.

Los aproximadamente 100 hombres y mujeres de la Administración de Flotas del Condado de San Bernardino brindan servicios de adquisición, mantenimiento, reparación, modificación y eliminación para la mayoría de los vehículos y equipos del condado. El garaje principal de Fleet Management en San Bernardino incluye cuatro talleres: automotriz, servicio pesado, soldadura/fabricación de metales y servicios de generadores, así como una sala de repuestos y una estación de combustible. El departamento también opera cinco centros de servicio más pequeños en Barstow, Victorville, Needles, Rancho Cucamonga y Twentynine Palms y más de 60 sitios de abastecimiento de combustible ubicados estratégicamente.

Además, Fleet Management opera un grupo de vehículos motorizados, que tiene la responsabilidad de propiedad y/o mantenimiento y reemplazo de aproximadamente 2,000 vehículos y equipos asignados o utilizados por los departamentos del condado.

NAFA es la asociación de miembros más grande del mundo para personas que administran la flota vehicular y las responsabilidades de movilidad de sus empleadores. NAFA impulsa la profesión de flotas y movilidad a través de programas de certificación, educación, defensa y redes de compañeros de clase mundial.

Día de la Universidad y la Carrera para Estudiantes de Último Año de Preparatoria en el Quinto Distrito

El Supervisor del Quinto Distrito, Joe Baca, Jr., organizó su primer “Día de la Universidad y la Carrera” para más de 200 estudiantes de último año de preparatoria que forman parte de los Distritos Escolares Unificados de la ciudad de San Bernardino, Rialto y Colton.

El evento se llevó a cabo en el Centro de Trabajo de California de East Valley America en San Bernardino para ayudar a las personas mayores a explorar sus opciones después de la escuela preparatoria. El evento contó con más de 20 proveedores que brindaron información informativa e interactiva sobre oportunidades de educación universitaria y de empleo después de la escuela preparatoria para los estudiantes interesados.

A los estudiantes se les enseñó cómo crear un currículum sólido, cómo vestirse para una entrevista y exploraron opciones de carrera con nuestro Departamento de Bomberos, Alguacil, departamentos de emergencia y docenas de otros departamentos de la fuerza laboral del condado.

“No todos los estudiantes saben cómo será su futuro después de la escuela preparatoria”, dijo Baca. “No todos tienen un plan establecido y eso está bien. Pero sentarse y no tener un plan es lo que no está bien. Las oportunidades de crecimiento personal en nuestra comunidad, especialmente en nuestra juventud, son infinitas.”

Baca dijo que organizó el evento porque quería que los estudiantes del Quinto Distrito supieran que hay oportunidades para ellos sin importar lo que elijan hacer.

“El éxito después de la escuela preparatoria es posible para estos adultos jóvenes y todo lo que deben hacer es trabajar duro y concentrarse en cualquier meta que deseen lograr personalmente. Este evento abrió las puertas para muchos estudiantes en nuestro distrito y les hizo saber que nuestro Condado siempre los respalda en cada paso del camino”, dijo Baca.

La Jefa de Servicios a las Víctimas, Flerida Alarcón, abrazando a una madre cuyo hijo fue asesinado hace 40 años en Ludlow.

El Fiscal de Distrito Realiza Memoriales para Conmemorar la Semana Nacional de Víctimas de Delitos

En conmemoración de la Semana Nacional de los Derechos de las Víctimas del Crimen (NCVRW), de abril 24-30 de 2022, la Oficina del Fiscal de Distrito está organizando su séptimo Memorial de la Semana Nacional de los Derechos de las Víctimas del Crimen. Los memoriales se llevan a cabo para crear conciencia sobre los problemas y derechos de las víctimas de delitos y presentar a la comunidad los recursos y servicios importantes disponibles.

Las víctimas del crimen son nuestra familia, amigos, vecinos y miembros de la comunidad. Si bien nunca podemos comprender realmente la profundidad de su trauma y el impacto en sus vidas, podemos garantizar que los servicios equitativos, inclusivos, culturalmente apropiados y sensibles al género estén disponibles para ayudarlos. Al hacer cumplir los derechos de las víctimas, extender el acceso a los servicios y defender los principios de igualdad e inclusión para todos, podemos permitir que las víctimas de delitos encuentren la justicia que buscan, en cualquier forma que pueda tomar.

La Oficina del Fiscal de Distrito conmemorará el avance de los derechos de las víctimas y destacará los problemas relacionados con la victimización al organizar un Memorial en West Valley el lunes 25 de abril en Central Park en la Ciudad de Rancho Cucamonga, de 5:30 a 6:30 p.m. También organizarán un Memorial en High Desert el miércoles 27 de abril en el anfiteatro Civic Center Park en la Ciudad de Apple Valley de 12 a 1 p.m.

Para obtener información adicional sobre la NCVRW de este año y cómo ayudar a las víctimas de delitos en su propia comunidad, comuníquese con la Oficina de Asuntos Públicos al (909) 382-3665 o visite el sitio web en http://www.sbcountyda.org. Para obtener ideas adicionales sobre cómo apoyar a todas las víctimas de delitos, visite el sitio web de la Oficina para Víctimas de Delitos en www.ovc.ojp.gov.

Adopte a Nuestras Mascotas de la Semana – “Salad” y “Wisk”

¡Conozca a nuestras adorables mascotas de la semana Salad y Wisk!

Salad, ID#A762543, es una mezcla de perdiguero de 1 año y Wisk, #IDA762502, es una mezcla de ovejero de 4 años.

Ambos perros son adorables y llenos de energía y a la espera de nuevos hogares.

Para más información, visite animalcare.sbcounty.gov/pets/ o llame al (909) 386-9820. El Refugio de Animales Devore se encuentra en 19777 Shelter Way en Devore.

El Departamento de Bomberos del Condado Celebra la Semana Nacional de Telecomunicaciones de Seguridad Pública y la Semana del Voluntariado

Semana Nacional de Telecomunicaciones para la Seguridad Ciudadana

La Supervisora de Comunicados Vanessa Meyer en #Confire Communications lo lleva tras bambalinas de una llamada al 911. Son #ProudToServeYou como su primera conexión con los #FirstResponders cuando ocurre un desastre. Todos nosotros en #SBCoFD damos las gracias por su servicio dedicado al Condado de San Bernardino.

Semana Nacional del Voluntariado

¡Celebramos a nuestros voluntarios hoy por la Semana Nacional del Voluntariado destacando a #CERT! Nosotros CIERT-amente podemos abrumarnos durante grandes desastres catastróficos (advertencia de juego de palabras), pero los miembros que se unen están capacitados para cuidarse a sí mismos, a sus familias y a sus comunidades de manera segura. CIER-tamente, entran en acción para ayudar a las personas que necesitan ayuda porque a ellos mismos les encanta ayudar. ¿No tiene CERT-eza si le gustaría unirse o no? ¡Pulse el enlace! https://sbcfire.co/37Mtyhk

Podcast de Registros de Servicios para Niños y Familias Sobre la Prevención del Abuso Infantil

Abril es el Mes Nacional de Prevención del Abuso Infantil y Jeany Zepeda, Directora Interina de Servicios para Niños y Familias del Condado de San Bernardino, se une al podcast DBH Resilient and Real para hablar sobre la importancia de la prevención del abuso infantil y sobre el estigma que rodea a denunciar el abuso infantil. ¡Escuche el podcast en Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Facebook o en línea!

Ofertas de trabajo en el Condado de San Bernardino

El condado de San Bernardino tiene puestos de trabajo que se abrirán el sábado 23 de abril. Le animamos a solicitar y compartir estos puestos vacantes con aquellos que puedan estar interesados en ellos. Las contrataciones enumeradas están sujetas a la aprobación final del departamento. Visite sbcounty.gov/jobs para conocer las contrataciones más actualizadas.

Para obtener toda la información relacionada con COVID-19, incluidas estadísticas de casos, preguntas frecuentes, pautas y recursos, visite la página web COVID-19 del condado en http://sbcovid19.com/ . Los residentes del condado de San Bernardino también pueden llamar a la línea de ayuda COVID-19 al (909) 387-3911 para obtener información general y recursos sobre el virus. La línea telefónica NO es para llamadas médicas y está disponible de lunes a viernes, de 9 am a 5 pm Si tiene preguntas sobre los servicios sociales, llame al 211.

Published April 22, 2022 | By County of San Bernardino | Leave a comment

April 1, 2022 County Update

April 1, 2022 Update

The County Update publishes once a week on Fridays and also as needed to share important news and resources. #SBCountyTogether

In Today’s Update:

• Second booster vaccines for 50-plus and immunocompromised approved by FDA

• U.S. Education Secretary visits InTech in San Bernardino County

• Call for art for Mental Health Month

• Arrowhead Regional Medical Center honors physicians on Doctor’s Day

• Be sure to DUMP and DRAIN for mosquitoes after recent rains

• Auditor-Controller/Treasurer/Tax Collector receives multiple awards for excellence in financial reporting

• Calico is hoppin’ with Easter fun

• Probation Department celebrates Women’s History Month

• Havon is the Pet of the Week

• Jobs of the week

Second Booster Vaccines for 50-plus and Immunocompromised Approved by FDA

This week, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) authorized a second booster dose of either the Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna COVID-19 vaccines for people 50 and older and certain immunocompromised individuals. The FDA’s authorization was followed by a recommendation and updated booster guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

The San Bernardino County Department of Public Health, as well as local clinics and pharmacies, are offering second booster doses. If you are eligible, make an appointment for a second booster dose at myturn.ca.gov or vaccines.gov.

The FDA’s latest amended emergency use authorization applies to the following groups:

A second booster dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna vaccine may be administered to people 50 years and older at least 4 months after receipt of a first booster dose of any authorized or approved COVID-19 vaccine.
A second booster dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine may be administered to people 12 and older with certain kinds of immunocompromise at least 4 months after receipt of a first booster dose of any authorized or approved COVID-19 vaccine. These are people who have undergone solid organ transplantation, or who are living with conditions that are considered to have an equivalent level of immunocompromise.
A second booster dose of the Moderna vaccine may be administered at least 4 months after the first booster dose of any authorized or approved COVID-19 vaccine to individuals 18 and older with the same certain kinds of immunocompromise.

The CDC also recommends an additional booster for anyone who received the Johnson & Johnson Janssen COVID-19 vaccine for their first shot and have already received a booster dose at least 4 months prior.

COVID-19 continues to decline in San Bernardino County from a high of 31 percent in January to 1.2 percent this week. Let’s keep those numbers dropping.

“In order to maintain the highest level of protection from COVID-19 infection, I encourage anyone who is eligible for the next round of booster shots to get it,” said Dr. Michael Sequeira, San Bernardino County Public Health Officer. “We know that vaccine effectiveness drops over time, so get the shot. It will help protect you, your family and the community.”

In addition to second boosters, the federal government launched a new website with information about vaccines, testing, masks, and the level of COVID-19 spread in communities. Visit covid.gov for more information.

If you or someone you know has questions about COVID-19 in San Bernardino County or are interested in learning more about the free COVID-19 testing or vaccine services that may be available to you, please visit the county’s website at sbcovid19.com or call the county’s COVID-19 hotline at 909-387-3911.

U.S. Education Secretary visits InTech in San Bernardino County

The U.S. Department of Education Secretary Miguel Cardona, Congresswoman Norma Torres and California State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond toured the Chaffey College InTech Center in Fontana on Tuesday, March 29.

“This is community development at its best,” Cardona said. He expressed that this visit demonstrated that this type of programming and commitment need to be the rule across the nation. He lauded the investment commitment by industry partners and the adaptability by the community college.

Thurmond also emphasized the importance of students earning while they learn because that can be the opportunity they need to enroll in programs like the ones offered at InTech.

The County’s Workforce Development Department is a proud supporter of the InTech Center, which has been heralded as a model for the nation in terms of the public/private collaborative efforts to build programs that prepare our workforce for skilled trades.

For more information about InTech, visit intechcenter.org.

Call for Art for Mental Health Month

The San Bernardino County Department of Behavioral Health (DBH) is collecting artwork now through May 31 that highlights mental health and wellness in honor of Mental Health Month in May! Send DBH your artwork for a chance to be featured on DBH’s Mental Health Month website, social media and the in-person Meet the Artist event on May 4 at the San Bernardino County Museum Fisk Gallery.

Accepted artwork includes paintings, digital art, sketches, sculptures, comics and written art such as poems and spoken word that are 500 words or less.

Note: Artists interested in showcasing their artwork at the Meet the Artist event must submit their artwork by Friday, April 15.

To submit your artwork and learn more, visit CelebrateMHM.com or call (909) 386-9720.

Arrowhead Regional Medical Center Celebrates National Doctor’s Day

Arrowhead Regional Medical Center (ARMC) recognized its roughly 400 attending physicians and 200 resident physicians and clinical fellows on National Doctor’s Day with a special grab-and-go breakfast in honor of National Doctors’ Day on Thursday, March 30. In addition, the hospital’s Medical Staff Office and Graduate Medical Education program distributed mugs to physicians throughout the hospital.

Doctors’ Day highlights the contributions made by physicians to individual lives and communities throughout the United States. In 1990, President George Bush signed into law a Joint Resolution of Congress establishing March 30 as National Doctors’ Day, setting aside a special day to express gratitude to physicians for their compassion in ministering to the sick, promoting good health and the advancement of medical knowledge. The date chosen was the anniversary of the first use of general anesthesia in surgery on March 30, 1842.

ARMC would like to thank its doctors, residents, fellows and advanced practice professionals for their hard work and continued dedication to San Bernardino County.

Be Sure to Dump and Drain After Recent Rains

Mosquitoes need very little standing water to lay eggs that can hatch in a day or two depending on the temperature outside. Recent rains combined with warm weather act as a perfect environment for mosquito breeding.

Please remember to DUMP & DRAIN standing water after the rain to reduce breeding habitats for mosquitoes. To learn more about how to prevent mosquito bites, visit the San Bernardino County Mosquito and Vector Control Program.

San Bernardino County Auditor-Controller/Treasurer/Tax Collector Ensen Mason

Auditor-Controller/Treasurer/Tax Collector Receives Multiple Awards for Excellence in Financial Reporting

Ensen Mason, the County’s Auditor-Controller/Treasurer/Tax Collector (ATC), was presented with three major financial reporting awards on Tuesday during the San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors meeting.

“I am honored to once again receive this recognition for financial reporting excellence,” Mason said. “The Controller Division staff, under the leadership of Chief Deputy Controller Vanessa Doyle, works very hard every year on these reports. Their dedication and professionalism reflect very well on my department, San Bernardino County government in general, and reflect the highest standards of public service.”Ensen Mason, the County’s Auditor-Controller/Treasurer/Tax Collector (ATC), was presented with three major financial reporting awards on Tuesday during the San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors meeting.Ensen Mason, the County’s Auditor-Controller/Treasurer/Tax Collector (ATC), was presented with three major financial reporting awards on Tuesday during the San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors meeting.

The Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) established the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting Program in 1945. The certificate has gained widespread recognition as the premier indicator of excellence in governmental accounting and financial reporting. This marks the 33rd consecutive year that ATC has received this program’s award.
The Popular Annual Financial Reporting Awards Program was established in 1991 by GFOA. This is the 15th consecutive year that ATC has received this program’s award, recognizing ATC’s efforts to develop a high-quality popular annual report that is designed to be readily accessible and easily understandable to the public.
California State Controller Betty T. Yee awarded ATC with the State Controller’s Award for Counties Financial Transactions Reporting for achieving the highest quality in California governmental accounting and financial reporting. This is the 15th consecutive year ATC has won this award, and the 16th year overall.

ATC has made both reports accessible to the public online at www.sbcounty.gov/atc.

Calico is Hoppin’ with Easter Fun

Regional Parks’ Easter Celebration event is back at Calico Ghost Town. Join us on Sunday, April 17 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. for family-friendly fun. Take a photo with the Easter Bunny or eat a special pancake breakfast with eggs and bacon at the Calico House Restaurant from 8 to 11 a.m. There is something for the entire family to enjoy.

Probation Department Celebrates Women’s History Month

The San Bernardino County Probation Department celebrates Women’s History Month with women who have paved the way in Probation. We recognize all the women who serve our community and those who continue to uphold the standard of excellence.

Havon is the Pet of the Week

Havon is a 7-year-old male pit bull terrier mix awaiting a loving home. His ID number is A758084. He is at the San Bernardino County Animal Shelter in Devore.

For more information, visit www.sbcounty.gov/acc or call (909) 386-9820. The Devore Animal Shelter is located at 19777 Shelter Way in Devore.

Job Openings and Hiring Events in San Bernardino County

San Bernardino County has jobs that will be opening on Saturday, April 2.

Actualización del 1 de Abril, 2022

La Actualización del Condado se publica los viernes y según sea necesario para compartir noticias importantes del Condado. #SBCountyTogether

En la actualización especial de hoy:

La segunda vacuna de refuerzo para los mayores de 50 años y con compromisos inmunológicos ha sido aprobada por el FDA
El Secretario de Educación de los Estados Unidos visita InTech en el Condado de San Bernardino
Un llamado al arte en el Mes de la Salud Mental
El Centro Médico Regional Arrowhead celebra a los doctores en el Día del Médico
Asegúrese de TIRAR y VACIAR para prevenir los mosquitos después de las recientes lluvias
Auditor-Interventor/Tesorero/Recaudador de Impuestos recibe múltiples premios por excelencia en informes financieros
Calicó Salta con la Diversión de la Pascua
El Departamento de Libertad Condicional celebra el Mes de Historia de la Mujer
Havoc es la Mascota de la Semana
Trabajos de la Semana

La Segunda Vacuna de Refuerzo para los mayores de 50 años y con Compromisos Inmunológicos ha sido Aprobada por el FDA

Esta semana, la Administración de Drogas y Alimentos de los Estados Unidos (FDA), autorizó una segunda dosis de refuerzo de las vacunas Pfizer-BioNTech o Moderna COVID-19 para personas mayores de 50 años y ciertas personas inmunodeprimidas. La autorización de la FDA fue seguida por una recomendación y guía de refuerzo actualizada de los Centros para el Control y la Prevención de Enfermedades (CDC).

El Departamento de Salud Pública del Condado de San Bernardino, al igual que las clínicas locales y farmacias, están ofreciendo ya la segunda dosis de los refuerzos. Si usted es elegible, programe una cita para la segunda dosis del refuerzo en myturn.ca.gov o vaccines.gov.

La última autorización modificada de uso de emergencia de la FDA se aplica a los siguientes grupos:

Una segunda dosis de refuerzo de Pfizer-BioNTech o Moderna puede ser administrada a las personas de 50 años y mayores, al menos 4 meses después de recibir la dosis del primer refuerzo de cualesquiera de las vacunas de Covid-19 autorizadas o aprobadas.
Una dosis del segundo refuerzo de la vacuna Pfizer-BioNTech puede ser administrada a personas de 12 años y mayores, quienes presenten un cierto tipo de compromiso inmunológico, al menos 4 meses después de haber recibido la primera dosis de la vacuna de refuerzo, o de cualquier vacuna de COVID-19 autorizada o aprobada. Hay personas que han tenido un trasplante sólido de órganos, o quienes están viviendo bajo condiciones que están consideradas como el equivalente de un compromiso inmunológico.
Se puede administrar una segunda dosis de refuerzo de la vacuna Moderna al menos 4 meses después de la primera dosis de refuerzo de cualquier vacuna COVID-19 autorizada o aprobada a personas mayores de 18 años con los mismos tipos de inmunodepresión.

El CDC también recomienda un refuerzo adicional para cualquiera que haya recibido la primera dosis de la vacuna de COVID-19 Johnson y Johnson Jansen, y haya recibido una dosis de refuerzo al menos 4 meses antes.

El COVID-19 continúa bajando en el Condado de San Bernardino, de estar en un porcentaje alto de 31 en enero a 1.2 por ciento esta semana. Hagamos que esos números sigan disminuyendo.

“Para mantener el más alto nivel de protección contra la infección del COVID-19, yo incito a cualquiera que sea elegible para la siguiente tanda de inyecciones de refuerzo a que la obtenga,” dijo el Dr. Michael Sequeira, Oficial de Salud Pública del Condado de San Bernardino. “Sabemos que la efectividad de la vacuna declina con el tiempo, así que póngase el refuerzo. Esto le ayudará a protegerse usted, a su familia y a la comunidad.”

Además de los segundos refuerzos, el gobierno federal ha inaugurado un nuevo sitio web con información acerca de las vacunas, las pruebas, máscaras, y el nivel de diseminación de COVID-19 en las comunidades. Visite covid.gov para más información.

Si usted, o alguien que usted conozca, tiene preguntas acerca del COVID-19 en el Condado de San Bernardino, o está interesado en aprender más acerca de las pruebas gratuitas de COVID-19, o de los servicios de vacunas que pueden estar disponibles para usted, por favor, visite el sitio web del condado en sbcovid19.com o llame a la línea directa de COVID-19 del condado al 909-387-3911.

El Secretario de Educación de los Estados Unidos visita InTech en el Condado de san Bernardino

El Secretario del Departamento de Educación de los Estados Unidos Miguel Cardona, la Congresista Norma Torres y el Superintendente de Instrucción Pública del Estado de California, Tony Thurmond, recorrieron el Centro InTech de Chaffey College en Fontana el martes 29 de marzo.

“Esto es desarrollo comunitario en su máxima expresión”, dijo Cardona. El expresó que esta visita demostró que este tipo de programas y el compromiso necesitan ser la norma en toda la nación. Elogió el compromiso de inversión de los socios de la industria y la adaptabilidad del colegio de la comunidad.

También enfatizó la importancia de los estudiantes ganando dinero mientras aprenden, porque esta puede ser la oportunidad que ellos necesitan para inscribirse en programas como los que son ofrecidos en InTech.

El Departamento de Desarrollo de la Fuerza Laboral del Condado se enorgullece de apoyar al Centro InTech, que ha sido proclamado como un modelo para la nación en términos de los esfuerzos de colaboración públicos/privados para crear programas que preparen a nuestra fuerza laboral para oficios especializados.

Para más información acerca de InTech, visite intechcenter.org.

Un llamado al arte en el Mes de la Salud Mental

¡El Departamento de Salud del Comportamiento (DBH) del Condado de San Bernardino está recopilando obras de arte desde ahora hasta el 31 de mayo que destacan la salud mental y el bienestar en honor al Mes de la Salud Mental en mayo! Envía a DBH tu obra de arte para tener la oportunidad de aparecer en el Sitio Web del Mes de la Salud Mental, de DBH, medios sociales y el evento en persona Conozca al Artista, el 4 de mayo en la Galería Fisk del Museo del Condado de San Bernardino.

Las obras de arte aceptadas incluyen pinturas, arte digital, bocetos, esculturas, cómics y arte escrito, como poemas y palabras habladas de 500 palabras o menos.

Nota: Los artistas interesados en exhibir su obra de arte en el evento Conozca al Artista deben enviar su obra de arte antes del viernes 15 de abril.

Para enviar su obra de arte e informarse más, visite

CelebrateMHM.com o llame al (909) 386-9720.

El Centro Médico Regional Arrowhead Celebra el Día Nacional del Médico

El Centro Médico Regional Arrowhead (ARMC) reconoció a sus aproximadamente 400 médicos tratantes y 200 médicos residentes y becarios clínicos en el Día Nacional del Médico con un desayuno especial para llevar en honor al Día Nacional del Médico el jueves 30 de marzo. Además, la Oficina del Personal Médico del hospital y el programa de Educación Médica para Graduados distribuyeron tazas a los médicos de todo el hospital.

Además, el Día del Médico enfatiza las contribuciones hechas por los médicos a las vidas de los individuos y las comunidades a través de los Estados Unidos. En 1990, el Presidente George Bush promulgó una Resolución Conjunta del Congreso que establece el 30 de marzo como el Día Nacional del Médico, reservando un día especial para expresar gratitud a los médicos por su compasión al ministrar a los enfermos, promover la buena salud y el avance del conocimiento de la medicina. La fecha elegida fue el aniversario del primer uso de la anestesia general en cirugía el 30 de marzo de 1842.

ARMC desea agradecer a sus médicos, residentes, becarios y profesionales de práctica avanzada por su arduo trabajo y continua dedicación al Condado de San Bernardino.

Asegúrese de Tirar y Vaciar Después de Lluvias Recientes

Los zancudos necesitan muy poca agua estancada para poner huevos que pueden nacer en uno o dos días dependiendo de la temperatura afuera. Las lluvias recientes combinadas con temperaturas cálidas actúan como un ambiente perfecto para la reproducción de los zancudos.

Recuerde TIRAR Y VACIAR el agua estancada después de la lluvia para reducir la reproducción de los zancudos. Para obtener más información sobre cómo prevenir las picaduras de mosquitos, visite el Programa de Control de Zancudos y Vectores del Condado de San Bernardino.

Ensen Mason, Auditor-Interventor /Tesorero/Recaudador de impuestos

Auditor-Interventor/Tesorero/Recaudador de Impuestos Recibe Múltiples Premios por Excelencia en Informes Financieros

Ensen Mason, el Auditor-Interventor/Tesorero/Recaudador de Impuestos (ATC) del Condado recibió tres importantes premios de informes financieros el martes durante la reunión de la Junta de Supervisores del Condado de San Bernardino.

“Es un honor para mí recibir una vez más este reconocimiento por la excelencia en los informes financieros”, dijo Mason. “El personal de la División de Control, bajo el liderazgo de la Interventora Adjunta en Jefe Vanessa Doyle, trabaja muy duro todos los años en estos informes. Su dedicación y profesionalismo se reflejan muy bien en mi departamento, el gobierno del Condado de San Bernardino en general, y reflejan los más altos estándares de servicio público.”

La Asociación de Oficiales de Finanzas Gubernamentales (GFOA) estableció el Certificado de Logro por Excelencia en el Programa de Información Financiera en 1945. El certificado ha obtenido un amplio reconocimiento como el principal indicador de excelencia en contabilidad gubernamental e informes financieros. Esto marca el 33avo año consecutivo que ATC ha recibido el premio de este programa.
El Programa Popular de Premios Anuales de Informes Financieros fue establecido en 1991 por GFOA. Este es el 15avo año consecutivo que ATC recibe el premio de este programa, reconociendo los esfuerzos de ATC para desarrollar un informe anual popular de alta calidad que está diseñado para ser fácilmente accesible y comprensible para el público.
La Interventora del Estado de California, Betty T. Yee, otorgó a ATC el Premio del Interventor del Estado para Informes de Transacciones Financieras de los Condados por lograr la más alta calidad en la contabilidad y los informes financieros del gobierno de California. Este es el 15avo año consecutivo que ATC gana este premio, y el 16avo año en general.

ATC ha hecho ambos informes accesibles al público en línea en www.sbcounty.gov/atc.

Calicó Salta con la Diversión de la Pascua

El evento Easter Celebration de Regional Parks está de regreso en Calicó Ghost Town. Únase a nosotros el domingo 17 de abril de 9 a.m. a 5 p.m. para una diversión familiar. Tómese una foto con el Conejito de Pascua o coma un desayuno especial de panqueques con huevos y tocino en el restaurante Calicó House de 8 a.m. a 11 a.m. Hay algo para que disfrute toda la familia.

El Departamento de Libertad Condicional Celebra el Mes de la Historia de la Mujer

El Departamento de Libertad Condicional del Condado de San Bernardino celebra el Mes de la Historia de la Mujer con mujeres que han pavimentado el camino en la Libertad Condicional. Reconocemos a todas las mujeres que sirven a nuestra comunidad y a aquellas que continúan manteniendo el estándar de excelencia.

Mascota de la Semana – Havon

Havon es una mezcla de pitbull terrier macho de 7 años que espera un hogar amoroso. Su número de identificación es A758084. Está en el Refugio de Animales del Condado de San Bernardino en Devore.

Para más información, visite www.sbcounty.gov/acc o llame al (909) 386-9820. El Refugio de Animales de Devore está ubicado en 19777 Shelter Way en Devore.

Ofertas de Empleo y Eventos de Contratación en el Condado de San Bernardino

El Condado de San Bernardino tiene empleos que se abrirán el sábado 2 de abril.

Lo alentamos a postularse y compartir estas ofertas de trabajo con quienes puedan estar interesados en ellas. Las contrataciones en la lista están sujetas a la aprobación final del departamento. Vaya a sbcounty.gov/jobs para las contrataciones más actualizadas.

Published April 1, 2022 | By County of San Bernardino | Leave a comment

WIB social media workshop brings $7 million boost

Pacific Mountain Logistics attributes $7 million in sales to a workshop on social media organized by the San Bernardino County Workforce Investment Board.

The CEO of the Ontario-based company, BJ Patterson, says his marketing strategy changed after attending the free seminar.

“Before attending the workshop, the only social networking tool I used was LinkedIn. I didn’t have a clue about how to use social media for promoting business,” Patterson said.

“Now, I can honestly say that at least $7 million of our sales have directly come from social media in the last three years. All it takes is an investment of my time,” he added.

BJ Patterson launched Pacific Mountain Logistics in 2009 and said building a brand from scratch seemed like a daunting task.

“We have taken our brand from nothing to being in the top three third party logistics companies in the Inland Empire,” he said. “This achievement comes as a result of our visibility in the market. Our company profile visibility has increased due to the publicity from social media. I’ve had so many new orders from people saying they’d reached out after reading one of our online posts.”

Pacific Mountain Logistics’ annual sales now reach $10 million and they employ 120 people.

The Social Media Marketing Workshop for Business that Patterson attended is just one of many monthly seminars organized by the San Bernardino County Workforce Investment Board (WIB). The free workshops aim to help local companies grow, or address employment issues such as changes in the law or policies for staff development.

“We receive tremendous feedback from business owners on the support provided by the free seminars, which help meet our Countywide Vision of fostering entrepreneurship and encouraging business development,” said James Ramos, Chairman of the San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors.

At the WIB social media workshop Patterson was shown how to set up his profile, and learned how all his social media accounts could be tied together, providing a wider reach. Most importantly, he says, he learned how to use Google alerts to create valuable and interesting industry content in his blogs.

Other recent workshops held by the Workforce Investment Board include the 2015 Labor Law Update, Top Ten Ways to Stay out of Court, Employee Handbooks, How to Conduct a Workplace Investigation, Don’t Fire Them, Inspire Them, and Managing Stress and Burnout in the Workplace.

“The workshops provide an ideal opportunity for local business owners to learn strategies for success and stay up-to-date on new laws coming into effect,” said Sandy Harmsen, Executive Director of the San Bernardino County Workforce Investment Board.

To learn more about free workshops or other business services please call (800) 451- JOBS; for a list of events, visit www.sbcountyadvantage.com.

Published August 17, 2015 | By County of San Bernardino | Leave a comment

Job fair will serve employers and job seekers

The San Bernardino County Workforce Investment Board will host the High Desert Regional Job Fair on Aug. 20 at the San Bernardino County Fairgrounds in Victorville. This event will offer businesses the chance to meet, interview and hire highly qualified and experienced staff to fill full and part-time positions.

Job seekers are encouraged to attend armed with resumes and ready to meet prospective employers. There is still time for employers to register to participate.

“It is our priority to connect employers and job seekers in San Bernardino County to create more opportunity for our residents and businesses to thrive,” said San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors Chairman James Ramos. “Our vision for this county includes facilitating access to prosperity for all who choose to reside here and enjoy the county’s unique advantages.”

Last year’s job fair attracted 1,325 job seekers, ages 18 to over 65. More than 700 job openings were offered by companies specializing in a range of industries including warehousing, manufacturing, technology, healthcare, education, construction and hospitality.

“Our job fairs are effective in helping local business find great local candidates,” said Sandy Harmsen, Executive Director of the San Bernardino County Workforce Investment Board. “It is a great opportunity for employers to enjoy a one-stop shop for their recruitment needs.”

The job fair, “Local Jobs for Local Residents,” will run from 9 a.m. to noon on Aug. 20 at the San Bernardino County Fairgrounds at 14800 7th Street, Victorville.

To secure a free booth, please register at http://conta.cc/1K72LZc. Employers must book their place by Aug. 18.

Priority entrance at 8 a.m. is available for job seekers through early registration. Please visit the America’s Job Center of California, located in Victorville at 17310 Bear Valley Road, Suite 109, Victorville, or call 1-800-451-5627.

Employers and job seekers who are interested in the Workforce Investment Board programs may call: (800) 451-JOBS or visit www.csb-win.org. Also follow us on: Facebook;Twitter @InlandEmpireJob; and YouTube http://www.youtube.com/SBCountyWIB.

Published August 10, 2015 | By County of San Bernardino | 15 Comments

WIB encourages companies to attend manufacturing summit

A survey among manufacturing companies in San Bernardino County shows almost a quarter of businesses have seen an increase in sales in the last three months.

The good news comes as the region prepares for the annual Inland Empire Manufacturers’ Summit which is co-sponsored by the San Bernardino County Workforce Investment Board.

The event is being held at the Riverside Convention Center on February 19 and is expected to attract more than 500 participants.

“Manufacturing is one of the important industries in our region and we are proud to be supporting this important summit to ensure on-going job creation in this field,” said Sandy Harmsen, Executive Director of the San Bernardino County Workforce Investment Board.

The annual summit is organized by the Manufacturers’ Council of the Inland Empire (MCIE), which helps local manufacturers find solutions to problems like employment training, research, regulation compliance, and import and export issues.

The San Bernardino County Workforce Investment Board (WIB) has had a long standing relationship with the Manufacturers’ Council and works in partnership to enhance the knowledge and skills of employees in the industry.

“With almost 87,000 people employed in this sector, earning an average of $50,000, this industry plays a key role in the success of our local economy,” said James Ramos, Chairman of San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors.

While expansion in the industry is welcome news, analysts also foresee a skills gap in the coming years due to an increase in workers eligible for retirement. Nationally, around two million jobs will be left vacant as many engineers and machinists come to the end of their career.

One local company already seeing the effects of this change is Vista Metals Corp. of Fontana where hiring managers turned to the WIB for help with recruitment.

The company employs 240 staff members at its plant in Fontana, but HR Manager, Sheryl Baez says a large percentage have been with the company for up to 30 years and are beginning to retire.

“We are constantly recruiting to replace these workers with the next generation of skilled manufacturing staff,” Baez said.

The company recently hired three production staff through the WIB’s On-The-Job Training program which helps businesses offset the cost of training new employees.

“Finding workers with the right skills is always a challenge for us,” Baez continued. “The Workforce Investment Board program has been very beneficial to us, but not just from a monetary point of view. The WIB staff work hard to match us with the right employees and support the trainees to ensure they are successful. We will continue to work closely with the WIB and local schools to help us find the employees we need.”

Workforce development is one of the key issues under discussion at the upcoming Annual Manufacturing Summit, as well as the impact of new technology and resources for growth.

Manufacturing companies wishing to attend the Summit on February 19 can register online at

http://mfgcouncilie.com/tickets/

To learn more about how On-the-Job Training can help your business, please call (800) 451-JOBS or visit www.csb-win.org.

*The WIB’s quarterly Business Services Report showed manufacturers in the county recorded a 23 percent increase in sales during the last quarter, while four percent had plans to expand.

**The most recent Economic Report on the Inland Empire by Chmura Economics and Analytics showed 86,544 people in the region are employed in manufacturing, earning an average of $49,083.

Published February 12, 2015 | By County of San Bernardino | Leave a comment

Workforce Investment Board trains drivers for hauling company

An increase in business for freight trucking company Valley Bulk, Inc. has meant the need to recruit more drivers.

The 2008 recession hit the company hard – reducing the number of trucks in operation from 65 to just 40. However, with business booming again the firm has now returned to running a full capacity fleet.

In the last six months, Valley Bulk, Inc. has hired five new drivers through the San Bernardino County Workforce Investment Board’s On-the-Job Training program.

The program reimburses employers who hire workers with a skills gap, those who may not have the level of experience the company initially asks for – paying up to 50 percent of the new employee’s salary while they learn the new position.

“I wouldn’t normally take on drivers without experience but I found this program to be a win-win situation for both the employee and our company,” said Lloyd McCoy of Valley Bulk, Inc.

McCoy learned about the On-the-Job Training program from a newly qualified driver who came into their Victorville offices to apply for a job.

“I explained that employing a driver without experience would mean another driver having to spend several weeks with him to train him, which would be at a cost to the company. However, when he told me he was eligible for the WIB program, and how it works, I was happy to give him a job.”

McCoy has since employed four more drivers through On-the-Job Training and believes the program is extremely beneficial to small companies like Valley Bulk, Inc.

“I feel it’s important to help newly qualified workers because it’s often difficult to get a job with no experience. Without the Workforce Investment Board I would not be able to offer this opportunity. I will continue to use the service as long as it’s available.”

Sandy Harmsen, Executive Director of the San Bernardino County Workforce Investment Board said, “Small companies like Valley Bulk, Inc. benefit immensely from the On-the-Job Training program which is why they use the service over and over again.”

Valley Bulk, Inc. now employs a total of 100 staff and delivers across California, Nevada, Arizona and Utah.

“The On-the-Job Training program provides opportunities for businesses to grow and for residents to learn new skills and earn a paycheck at the same time,” said James Ramos, Chair of San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors. “It’s yet another example of how the WIB is working to support businesses and job seekers.”

To learn more about how On-the-Job Training can help your business, please call (800) 451-JOBS or visit www.csb-win.org.

Published January 20, 2015 | By County of San Bernardino | Leave a comment

Solar panel company gets help from Workforce Investment Board

The growth in demand for green energy has been good news for Yucaipa-based Smart Solar Power.

The electric solar power installer has seen a 40 percent increase in sales since 2013 resulting in the need to hire more staff.

Owner Don Young was alerted about the no-cost recruitment and training services offered by the San Bernardino County Workforce Investment Board (WIB) and made inquiries.

“I was surprised to hear that my company would be reimbursed for the cost of training new employees during their first three months of employment. That is a huge benefit for a small company like ours, both from an operational and financial point of view.”

Within the last year, Don has hired two solar panel installers and two office processors through the WIB’s On-the-Job Training program.

The federally funded On-the-Job Training program provides partial wage reimbursement for the designated training period, usually the first 90 days of employment. The goal is to help alleviate the financial burden that often accompanies hiring new employees, thereby supporting company growth.

Sandy Harmsen, Executive Director for the Workforce Investment Board commented, “It is wonderful to see small companies like Smart Solar Power enjoying a sales increase in a difficult competitive market and we are glad to be helping Mr. Young expand his business.”

Smart Solar Power employs a total of 12 staff and installs solar panels on both residential and commercial properties across the Inland Empire. Don Young credits the company’s success to its friendly, family-approach and passion for good customer service, instead of the hard sales strategy that many solar electric firms take. “The business is doing well and I feel we have been blessed,” said Young.

For information about the County of San Bernardino Workforce Investment Board’s no-cost programs for businesses and residents, contact (800) 451-JOBS or visit www.csb-win.org.

Published January 13, 2015 | By County of San Bernardino | Leave a comment

Workforce Investment Board: Jobs available for healthcare grads

Nurse Behind Intravenous Tube The County of San Bernardino Workforce Investment Board announced today that it still has paid internship vacancies available for recently qualified healthcare students.
This will allow medical graduates with no previous experience to gain the training and skills they need to be offered a permanent position and establish a career. The internships are On-the-Job Training positions designed to become full-time, regular positions after 90 days.
The Workforce Investment Board was awarded the Dislocated Worker Training National Emergency Grant from the California Workforce Investment Board in the amount of $266,150 to help place 40 individuals in professional level positions in a growing industry.
The grant is designed to assist dislocated workers who have lost a job due to a layoff or company closure. The goal is to provide paid work experience for those who have earned certification in the medical field but are finding it difficult to get back to work.
The key medical professions of focus include, but are not limited to, Registered Nurses, Sonographers, Licensed Vocational Nurses and X-Ray Technicians. Traditionally, these jobs would be offered to candidates with more work experience.
“This is an excellent opportunity for newly licensed candidates to get their foot in the door at a local medical facility,” Workforce Investment Board Executive Director Sandy Harmsen commented. “This grant funding provides a connection to employers that these candidates need.”
Tina Soto, 42, from Victorville, is a great example of the program benefits. She was unemployed for three months before the Workforce Investment Board placed her in an On-the-Job Training position with Bright Now! Dental Center in Barstow this summer.
Dr. Hector Magpayo was impressed with her skills and work ethic and offered Tina a permanent job after 90 days.
“I’m so happy to be working again,” said Tina. “Even though I am a qualified Registered Dental Assistant, it was difficult for me to find a job. I am so grateful for the assistance I received.”
Dr. Magpayo said the program works well, “Sometimes small offices like ours cannot take the risk of spending the time and money on training a new employee. Tina is an excellent fit for our practice and that was an important factor – the applicant was matched well with our business.”
San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors Chair Janice Rutherford added, “This healthcare grant is another example of how the Workforce Investment Board is placing residents in excellent jobs, while meeting the needs of demand industries.”
Licensed medical professionals hoping to take part in this opportunity should contact the County of San Bernardino Workforce Investment Board at 1(800) 451-JOBs or visit www.csb-win.org.

Published December 4, 2014 | By County of San Bernardino | Leave a comment

Businesses boost participation in On-the-Job training program

The number of businesses participating in the On-the-Job Training program offered by the San Bernardino County Workforce Investment Board is on track to surpass last year’s numbers. The On-the-Job Training program assists workers with finding employment, and reimbursing employers that hire workers who lack experience or training. The program pays up to 50 percent of a new employee’s salary, saving the company money normally spent on training.

“A small business is not an institution designed to train employees,” said Greg Hudson, president of Lifetime Solutions, a plumbing, heating and air conditioning contractor located in Victorville. “If I send a new employee out with a skilled technician, the technician will to have to slow down to train the new employee, so productivity may be lost. It’s more cost-effective to recruit employees with experience.” “At the same time, finding qualified, experienced employees is challenging,” added Hudson.

The On-the-Job Training program allowed Lifetime Solutions to hire three inexperienced employees in the past year. The program eased the burden of new employee training. Hudson said the Workforce Investment Board allowed him to take a chance on people not as highly skilled who could become great employees.

The program has grown exponentially as more local businesses discover how useful it is. During the most recent program year ending in July, 259 people were placed into On-the-Job Training; which is an increase from 219 the prior year.

“This is the type of practical program our businesses are clamoring for,” said Sandy Harmsen, Executive Director of the San Bernardino County Workforce Investment Board. “The number of participants is up to 90 in the first three months of this fiscal year. So, clearly this is a service that is needed by our businesses.’’

The demand for the program comes from San Bernardino County’s growing industries, which covers a range of transportation, logistics, distribution, manufacturing, construction, healthcare, and energy and utilities. The wide variety of positions in these areas offers options for job seekers as they search for work in demand fields.

“On-the-Job Training represents an opportunity to use our resources to solve specific challenges our businesses face, while providing well-paying positions for our residents” San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors Chair, Janice Rutherford said.

This is an example of how Government Works.

To learn more about how On-the-Job Training can help your business, please call (800) 451-JOBS or visit www.csb-win.org.

Published November 17, 2014 | By County of San Bernardino | 2 Comments

Human resources employer forum for businesses on Nov. 12

The San Bernardino County Workforce Investment Board will host “Reasonable Accommodations in the Workplace,” an employer workshop designed to provide solutions to businesses with human resources issues.

Many employers find themselves confused by what is considered a reasonable accommodation and what is a reasonable request by an employee or group of employees. In this interactive presentation the Workforce Investment Board will discuss:

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) & Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA)
Religious Accommodations
Dress Code Accommodation
Reasonable Accommodations for different leave laws
What to do when an employee requests a reasonable accommodation

The workshops are from 10 a.m. to noon on Nov. 12 at the East Valley America’s Job Center of California, 658 E. Brier Drive, Suite 100 in San Bernardino. Check-in is at 9:45 a.m. All employer forums and parking are free of charge; seating is limited. For more information, please contact: Maryann Acuna at 909-383-9932 or email at macuna@wdd.sbcounty.gov

To register visit http://hrworkshopnov12.eventbrite.com.

The Workforce Investment Board has partnered with the California Employers Association to provide employers in San Bernardino County with access to a free human resources hotline for questions at 1-800-399-5331.

For more information call: 1-800.451.JOBS (5627) or visit www.csb-win.org or fax your completed job order to 909-387-9880.

Published November 10, 2014 | By County of San Bernardino | Leave a comment