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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMayor and City Council Report 3-1-23City Manager Report toThe Mayor and City Council March 1, 2023 City Manager Report toThe Mayor and City Council March 1, 2023 Breeze Airways Expands Service at SBDBreeze Airways Expands Service at SBD Breeze Airways launched its service to Las Vegas and Hartford, Connecticut from San Bernardino International Airport on February 16. The Mayor and Members of the Council joined other regional elected leaders, excited passengers, and Elvis to celebrate the maiden flight. Breeze Airways launched its service to Las Vegas and Hartford, Connecticut from San Bernardino International Airport on February 16. The Mayor and Members of the Council joined other regional elected leaders, excited passengers, and Elvis to celebrate the maiden flight. Police Drug BustsPolice Drug Busts Narcotics Unit Recovers 20,000 Rainbow Fentanyl Pills There has been significant discussion in the media regarding “Rainbow Fentanyl,” in American communities. On February 15, the Narcotics Unit conducted a traffic stop and recovered 20,000 fentanyl pills, along with 2.2 pounds of black tar heroin. One subject was arrested for the drugs. Narcotics Unit Recovers 20,000 Rainbow Fentanyl Pills There has been significant discussion in the media regarding “Rainbow Fentanyl,” in American communities. On February 15, the Narcotics Unit conducted a traffic stop and recovered 20,000 fentanyl pills, along with 2.2 pounds of black tar heroin. One subject was arrested for the drugs. Illegal Cannabis Operations Shut Down Southern District Resource officers, along with the Bureau of Cannabis Control, conducted investigations into illegal marijuana dispensaries and grows in the city. A search warrant operation was conducted on February 15 at multiple locations and 6,572 marijuana plants were seized, along with 812 pounds of marijuana. Illegal Cannabis Operations Shut Down Southern District Resource officers, along with the Bureau of Cannabis Control, conducted investigations into illegal marijuana dispensaries and grows in the city. A search warrant operation was conducted on February 15 at multiple locations and 6,572 marijuana plants were seized, along with 812 pounds of marijuana. City NewsCity News Rolland Kornblau Receives State CIO Leadership Award On February 16, City Information Technology Director Rolland Kornblau was awarded the CIO Leadership Award for the public sector by the Chief Information Academy of California at their annual industry gathering of public- and private-sector technology stakeholders. Rolland Kornblau Receives State CIO Leadership Award On February 16, City Information Technology Director Rolland Kornblau was awarded the CIO Leadership Award for the public sector by the Chief Information Academy of California at their annual industry gathering of public- and private-sector technology stakeholders. Margaret Hill Book Collection Donated to SBPL Over a hundred books from the library of Dr. Margaret Hill were donated on February 15 to the Dorothy Inghram Branch Library with the goal of continuing her life-long legacy of supporting literacy. Much of her collection of books are written by African American authors on topics relevant to people of color. Margaret Hill Book Collection Donated to SBPL Over a hundred books from the library of Dr. Margaret Hill were donated on February 15 to the Dorothy Inghram Branch Library with the goal of continuing her life-long legacy of supporting literacy. Much of her collection of books are written by African American authors on topics relevant to people of color. ArtsFest returns to downtown San Bernardino on Saturday, March 4 from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm at the Court Street Square, located on Court Street between D Street and E Street. The event is free to attend. ArtsFest will feature musical performances, dancers, theatrical performances, local artists, and food vendors showcasing some of the best in performance, creative, and culinary arts from San Bernardino. ArtsFest returns to downtown San Bernardino on Saturday, March 4 from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm at the Court Street Square, located on Court Street between D Street and E Street. The event is free to attend. ArtsFest will feature musical performances, dancers, theatrical performances, local artists, and food vendors showcasing some of the best in performance, creative, and culinary arts from San Bernardino. Project Fighting Chance will launch their programs and services at the Ruben Campos Community Center with an open house from 1:00 – 3:00 pm on March 11th. This is a great opportunity for the community to see the recently updated community center and learn about Project Fighting Chance programs, which will include boxing/fitness, tutoring, mentoring, the arts, chess, and free meals. Project Fighting Chance will launch their programs and services at the Ruben Campos Community Center with an open house from 1:00 – 3:00 pm on March 11th. This is a great opportunity for the community to see the recently updated community center and learn about Project Fighting Chance programs, which will include boxing/fitness, tutoring, mentoring, the arts, chess, and free meals. Project Fighting Chance at Ruben Campos Grand Opening and Open House Project Fighting Chance at Ruben Campos Grand Opening and Open House