Supervisor Paul Cook

Official page of San Bernardino County First District Supervisor Col. Paul Cook (Ret.). Supervisor Cook began his term on Dec. 7, 2020.

[Supervisor Paul Cook @SupervisorCook]

Download the Ready San Bernardino County app and be prepared for disaster strikes! https://t.co/tv7YJQHT0y

[Ready San Bernardino County @ReadySBCounty]

Wildfire preparedness starts before an emergency. Make a plan, pack a go-bag, review evacuation routes and stay connected to trusted information through the Ready SB County app.

Prepare now. Stay informed. Be ready.

#ReadySBCounty #WildfirePreparedness

[Supervisor Paul Cook @SupervisorCook]

Deputy Chief of Staff Dakota Higgins was honored to deliver opening remarks at today’s State of the Chamber event.

Thank you to the @GHDChamber for championing businesses of all sizes and helping drive economic growth, collaboration and opportunity across the High Desert!

[SBCounty @SBCounty]

Special thanks to CBS for coming out yesterday to cover the grand opening and ribbon cutting of the Valley Communications Center, a state-of-the-art facility designed to strengthen emergency coordination, communications and public safety across the region. ⭐ 🚒

The 75,085-square-foot, three-story facility will serve as the county’s central hub for emergency management and public safety communications, housing the San Bernardino County Office of Emergency Services' Emergency Operations Center, Sheriff’s Department dispatch operations, and the Consolidated Fire Agencies (CONFIRE) regional fire dispatch center. The integrated facility is designed to strengthen multi-agency coordination, improve situational awareness, and support rapid response during emergencies, disasters and large-scale incidents.

The event included remarks from county and public safety leaders, a ceremonial ribbon cutting and guided tours of the facility. Tours highlighted the Emergency Operations Center, Joint Information Center, dispatch operations floors and the facility’s emergency resilience features.

#emergencyservices #disasterresponse #emergencyoperations #countynews #publicsafety

[San Bernardino County Fire @SBCOUNTYFIRE]

Cajon (Update): Fire continues to burn but remains contained to original rail car. All previous road closures remain in place.

[San Bernardino County Fire @SBCOUNTYFIRE]

CAJON: #SBCoFD on scene RAILCAR INCIDENT on tracks near Cajon Blvd s/o Swarthout Cyn.

Single rail car loaded with lithium batteries. Container well involved with fire.

Hazmat crews on scene with air monitoring in place.

Road closures:

Cajon Blvd from Cleghorn to Kenwood.
Swarthout Cyn Rd from Cajon Blvd to Lost Lake Rd

[Shannon Dicus @SheriffDicus]

This morning, I met with Chiefs from several local school district police agencies to discuss consistency and uniformity within the Memorandums of Understanding between all involved agencies, as well as continued efforts to strengthen overall school safety throughout our communities.

Strong partnerships and collaboration are critical when it comes to protecting our students, staff, and families. I appreciate the shared commitment from each of these leaders as we continue working together to keep our schools safe across San Bernardino County.

Participating agencies included:
• Rich Randolph – Fontana School District Police (FUSD)
• Todd Espindola – Snowline School District Police
• John Billings – Hesperia School District Police
• Christopher Stowell – Victor Valley Union High School District (VVUHSD)

@sbcountysheriff @VVUHSDPDChief @HesperiaUnified @FontanaSchoolPD @SnowlineJUSD

[Supervisor Paul Cook @SupervisorCook]

Share your favorite Route 66 photos in honor of the Mother Road's 100th anniversary!

For contest information and photo guidelines, go to https://t.co/LoUvGwztRU.

[SBCounty @SBCounty]

One hundred years of Route 66 calls for a celebration. In honor of this milestone, San Bernardino County is launching a Route 66 photo contest to highlight iconic places along America’s most famous highway. 🛣️

Entries may include sites such as Elmer’s Bottle Tree Ranch in Oro Grande, the Bagdad Cafe in Newberry Springs, Roy’s Motel & Cafe in Amboy, Cucamonga Service Station in Rancho Cucamonga, the McDonald’s Museum in San Bernardino, the Madonna of the Trail in Upland, and other Route 66 roadside stops and landmarks across the county.

Selected photos will be posted to the county’s Instagram, X and Facebook pages. The top two winners will be determined by the total number of likes across all three platforms.

The photo that receives the most likes will win a San Bernardino County Regional Parks annual pass for one vehicle. The entry with the second highest number of likes will win one Big Bear Alpine Zoo annual pass.

For contest information and photo guidelines, please visit our website at https://t.co/LVSyV2VLuu.

#Route66 #SanBernardinoCounty #photocontest #travelphotography

[Shannon Dicus @SheriffDicus]

Organizations like River’s Edge Ranch are changing lives every day by giving people struggling with addiction a renewed sense of hope, purpose, and recovery. I truly believe in their mission and the selfless work they do to help others rebuild their lives and create a better future.

https://t.co/QTcqg0k1cC

[Supervisor Paul Cook @SupervisorCook]

🎉 Policy Advisor Christopher Porter joined @Famous_Daves for its @GHDChamber grand opening celebration and ribbon cutting in Victorville.

🍖 The first 100 guests in line at 4 p.m. today will receive “Free Ribs for a Year.”

📍 Famous Dave’s is located at 11920 Amargosa Road.

[CHP Mojave @chpmojave]

As summer break begins for many students, roads will be busier with families traveling and celebrating the start of vacation season. Before heading out, make sure every passenger is properly buckled up. Seatbelts save lives and remain one of the simplest ways to protect yourself.

[San Bernardino County Department of Public Health @sbcountyph]

Animal Care services are now fully operational at the Jerry Lewis High Desert Government Center!

📍Jerry Lewis High Desert Government Center
15900 Smoke Tree St.
Hesperia, CA

🕗 Monday – Friday
8 a.m. – 5 p.m.

[Caltrans District 8 @Caltrans8]

SBCO:🚧I-15 Emergency Bridge Repair in Nipton Continues!🚧
🗓️Sun, May 31st to Thurs, June 4th
🕚11:00 P.M. to 8:00 A.M.
⛔️NB I-15 FULL ROUTE CLOSURE at Cima Road.
🚗Detours are available! #Caltrans8 @CHP_Barstow @nevadadotvegas
📲For more details: https://t.co/WyGF4ilwss

[CHP Victorville @CHP_Victorville]

The #3 lane of I-15 southbound north of La Mesa Road is currently closed due to a traffic crash involving a truck tractor and trailer combination vehicle which resulted in a minor hazardous material release. Motorists should expect delays while traveling in the area.

[Supervisor Paul Cook @SupervisorCook]

Congratulations to all of our 2026 First District graduates!

This remarkable achievement reflects years of hard work, perseverance and dedication.

Best wishes for a bright and successful future!

[Supervisor Paul Cook @SupervisorCook]

The HD Hispanic Chamber will host its Boss Institute Business Workshop Series, “Master Social Media,” from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, June 11, at Victorville City Hall.

More information is available at https://t.co/oJkmDNTMOF

[Supervisor Paul Cook @SupervisorCook]

Congratulations!

[San Bernardino County Sheriff @sbcountysheriff]

Congratulations to the newest Citizens on Patrol volunteers and Chaplain who graduated from last week’s Citizen Patrol Academy hosted by the Victorville Station.

[Caltrans District 8 @Caltrans8]

SBCO:🤩Barstow look at those roads🤩Caltrans is pleased to announce the successful completion of the $48.1M roadway improvement project from I-15 to I-40.🙏THANK YOU motorists, residents, businesses, local agencies, & community partners for your patience.#caltrans8 @CityofBarstow

[Caltrans District 8 @Caltrans8]

SBCO: I-15 Emergency Bridge Repair in Nipton
➡️NB I-15 FULL CLOSURE at Cima Rd.
🗓️Tues, May 26th - Thurs, May 28th from 11:00 P.M. to 8:00 A.M.
👷Crews will be repairing the bridge on the NB lanes. ⚠️Follow detour signs! #Caltrans8
@CHP_Barstow @CityofBarstow @SBCounty

[Supervisor Paul Cook @SupervisorCook]

Hesperia Junior High School is preparing to host its first-ever Community Job Fair on June 1, bringing together a wide range of employers and career opportunities for local residents.

For more information, contact the event coordinator at [phone], ext. 3136.

[Supervisor Paul Cook @SupervisorCook]

Today, Memorial Day, we remember and honor the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom.