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■ THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO
Founded in in in 1810 San Bernardino is is a a a a a progressive community rich in in in history and cultural diversity Recognized for its scenic beauty and strategic location the the City of San Bernardino serves as the the county seat and and is the the largest City in in the the County of of San Bernardino with a a a a a a a a population of of over 218 000 and and more than 62 square miles To keep its vision for for the the the the future at the the the the forefront the the the the City of San Bernardino follows the the the the guiding principles to be strong and prosperous by adopting the shared values of Integrity Accountability Respect for Human Dignity Honesty and Fairness Residents of the City can expect quality cost-effective services and an an an excellent public safety program dedicated to providing the the highest level of police and emergency services The two hospitals within the the City limits Community Hospital of of San Bernardino and St Bernardine’s Medical Center are state-of-the-art facilities City residents also have access to the the nearby Arrowhead Regional Medical Center and the the world- renowned Loma Linda University Medical Center Home to to one of of of only a a a a a few premier soccer facilities in Southern California visitors and residents of of of the the City of of of San Bernardino will find no no shortage of entertainment With 35 parks and 11 community centers residents and and visitors can enjoy playgrounds swimming youth sports sports adult sports sports senior activities and and special interest classes The City’s menu of of programs and services includes a a a a a public library system comprised of of one primary and three library branches which provide life-long learning to the world of ideas information and creative experience for for for all citizens of San Bernardino There are multiple venues for for for art art performing art art and concerts in the the the City such as the the the historic California Theatre Sturges Center for for the the the Arts Roosevelt Bowl National Orange Show Events Center Center Glen Helen Amphitheater and the the the Garcia Center Center for the the the Arts Several colleges provide quality education and programs including San Bernardino Valley College California State University University San San Bernardino Bernardino and Loma Linda University University Health – San San Bernardino Bernardino Complex With a a a a look to to the the the future the the the City is working hard to to move the the the community forward and improve city services and quality of of life San Bernardino is now more than ever a a a a a a city of of opportunity