The San Bernardino Council of Governments (SBCOG) has long been a key player in fostering collaboration across the county. Originally formed in 1973 and legally separated from the San Bernardino County Transportation Authority in 2017, SBCOG is a voluntary association of 25 member agencies that include cities, towns, and the County of San Bernardino. This […]
The Inland Regional Energy Network (I-REN) is looking for participants for their I-REN Fellowship Program. The Fellowship Program was launched in 2023 through a partnership with CivicSpark. This partnership allows public agencies within the I-REN area to engage a Fellow at no cost. Since 2023, there have been 26 projects at 12 agencies that have […]
The San Bernardino County Transportation Authority (SBCTA) Board of Directors announced that they have selected Carrie Schindler as the agency’s next Executive Director. Longtime Executive Director Ray Wolfe announced his retirement earlier this year and will exit this summer. Schindler currently serves as SBCTA’s Deputy Executive Director and brings a wealth of experience to the […]
As the Fiscal Year 2023/2024 winds down, the SBCTA Board of Directors approved a balanced budget for Fiscal Year 2024/2025, set to begin July 1, 2024. SBCTA’s budget process includes a review of the Board’s direction as it relates to short-term goals and how it integrates with the agency’s long-term goals and objectives. As part […]
At their June meeting, the SBCTA Board of Directors elected Chino Hills Councilman Ray Marquez to serve as Board President for the 2024-2025 year and Yucca Valley Town Councilman Rick Denison to serve as Vice President. President-elect Marquez is the current Vice President of the SBCTA Board, Chair of the General Policy Committee and Vice […]
The Inland Regional Energy Network (I-REN) Program is pleased to provide upcoming energy building codes training sessions which include approved Continuing Education Units (CEU) through the International Code Council (ICC). The virtual trainings are provided courtesy of I-REN. I-REN is a strategic partnership between the Coachella Valley Association of Governments, San Bernardino Council of Governments […]
Having trouble recruiting job seekers highly skilled in the energy sector? Take our employer survey to share your experience and feedback! The Inland Regional Energy Network (I-REN) and The Energy Coalition (TEC) requests your support in reaching employers within the energy sector in the Inland Empire. To expand workforce opportunities in the energy industry, we’ve […]
Signed into law in 2016, SB 1000 is the Planning for Healthy Communities Act. SB 1000 requires local jurisdictions to include an Environmental Justice Element within their General Plan. By centering environmental justice in this process, SB 1000 works to create places to support a healthier and more equitable community for all who live, work, […]
On January 3, the SBCOG Board of Directors approved an increase in SBCOG’s work capacity, including adding staff and increasing the budget. With the adoption of Amendment No. 4 of the Joint Powers Authority (JPA) by all 25 member agencies, SBCOG’s budget will increase through member dues by adjusting the cost to each agency based […]
Representatives from the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department gave a presentation to the SBCTA Board of Directors at their May Board meeting on their efforts to address homelessness within the county. Captain James Porter and Deputy Mike Jones with the Community Services & Reentry Division (CSRD) of the Sheriff’s Department highlighted the challenges in dealing […]
