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Last week, Redlands-based ESRI announced it would make its advanced mapping software ArcGIS available to K-12 schools across the country. Now the company is asking for mentors to help students and teachers get started using the mapping software, ArcGIS Online. GIS professionals can become GeoMentors in their communities and launch…
Redlands-based mapping software giant Esri, operated and founded by Redlands native Jack Dangermond, has made a major commitment to America’s K-12 and STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) education efforts, pledging to provide $1 billion in mapping software to 100,000 U.S. schools. Esri announced on Tuesday that it will make…
In May 2012, the SANBAG Board of Directors and the County Board of Supervisors adopted implementation goals for the Countywide Vision. One of the implementation goals was to establish San Bernardino County as a model in the state where local governments, regulatory agencies and communities are truly business friendly. The…
Redlands resident Gabe Ramirez joined with area organizations to open two Micro Libraries in the city to help people gain access to books and promote literacy. The libraries are located at the Greater Good Coffee Company in downtown Redlands and the Boys and Girls Clubs of Redlands’ Hansberger Clubhouse on…
San Bernardino County has distinguished itself among Southern California communities, receiving four of 13 awards for excellence and sustainability granted by the Southern California Association of Governments on Thursday, May 1. San Bernardino County’s Chief Executive Officer Gregory C. Devereaux, the Countywide Vision, San Bernardino County business leader Randall Lewis,…
Working to achieve health and well being for San Bernardino County residents is a priority for Community Vital Signs, a health improvement effort developed through the collaboration of county residents, community organizations and government agencies. The Community Vital Signs initiative addresses the Wellness Element of the Countywide Vision. It sets evidence-based…
Today, the Countywide Vision Environment Element Group consisting of experts in environmental protection, land use, infrastructure, utilities, business and regulatory agencies met to discuss the initiation of a countywide habitat preservation and conservation study. The study will help develop a recommended comprehensive structure and approach to the preservation and conservation…
Making Attendance a Priority (MAP) is a collaborative, grant-funded program designed by the San Bernardino County Public Defender’s Office to reduce truancy in the City of San Bernardino. MAP assigns a social services practitioner to visit families of truant students in their homes on a weekly basis to address issues…
City, county and local government leaders convened in at the 14th Annual City-County Conference in Lake Arrowhead on March 24-25 to discuss unique ways to collaborate and bring innovative ideas to meet challenges in our communities. The conference themed “Partners in Progress” began with a presentation on the benefits of…
The Colton Joint Unified School District Community Cabinet continues to work toward helping students succeed, both academically and socially. This month, about 75 to 85 community members and district employees actively participated in the Colton Joint Unified School District Community Cabinet. During the March 12 meeting, planning goals were accomplished…
