Big Bear Lake, CA, June 4, 2012, noon - The Big Bear Valley Community Organizations Active in Disaster (COAD) will have a community meeting on Monday, June 18, 2012 from 6 pm to 7 pm at the Emergency Operating Center (Civil Air Patrol Building) at 100 Meadow Lane in Big Bear City. The public is invited. The purpose of COAD is to advocate for and promote a coordinated … [Read more...] about Community Organizations Active In Disaster (COAD) Meets On June 18
Government
Caltrans Awards $350 Million In Grants To Improve Public Transit And Air Quality
San Bernardino, CA, June 2, 2012, noon - Caltrans has awarded approximately $350 million in grants to improve public transit across California. An estimated 80 projects will upgrade transit service, purchase eco-friendly buses, modernize transit stations and create jobs throughout the state. The grants are funded through Proposition 1B, the 2006 voter-approved transportation … [Read more...] about Caltrans Awards $350 Million In Grants To Improve Public Transit And Air Quality
Caltrans Workshop Shapes The Future Of Transportation
Sacramento, CA, May 29, 2012, noon - Caltrans hosted a workshop on May 23 for transportation stakeholders and officials to evaluate the California Interregional Blueprint, a long-term plan that will help shape decision-making for the state’s transportation system. Caltrans Director Malcolm Dougherty believes “The future of California’s economy and our quality of life depends … [Read more...] about Caltrans Workshop Shapes The Future Of Transportation
County Receives National Award For Effective Budgeting
San Bernardino, CA, May 21, 2012, noon - For the sixth year in a row, the County of San Bernardino has been honored for producing one of the best government budget documents in North America. The Board of Supervisors has recognized the County's budget staff for receiving the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award from the Government Finance Officers Association of the United … [Read more...] about County Receives National Award For Effective Budgeting
State Senate Unanimously Approves Bill Protecting Pets In Rental Housing
Sacramento, CA, May 18, 2012, 5:00pm - The California State Senate has approved Senate Bill 1229, a bill to help protect the pets of people who are potential renters. The bill would prohibit a landlord from advertising or establishing rental policies requiring a tenant’s animals to be declawed or devocalized. SB 1229 would impose a civil penalty of $1,000 per animal for every … [Read more...] about State Senate Unanimously Approves Bill Protecting Pets In Rental Housing