Verdemont Revitalization Project

10/30/2026

Hey Community! We came together and completely revitalized Kendall and 48th into a beautiful community space we can be proud of! Now, we're uniting again to give the Chestnut Trail some much needed TLC! Together we will keep helping San Bernardino rise!

𝐂𝐋𝐄𝐀𝐍𝐔𝐏 𝐃𝐄𝐓𝐀𝐈𝐋𝐒
Date: November 14th
Time: 8:00am
Meeting Location: Chestnut Trail entrance, on Irvington Avenue. Right across from Ronald Regan Park.

10/16/2026

10/06/2026

I had a wonderful meeting recently with the new owner of the Kendall Plaza. We had a great discussion regarding his vision which includes leasing out the long closed down restaurant & bar, a grocery store, as well bringing in a coffee shop.

Mr. Micheal is very motivated to get the plaza fully leased out, bringing in much needed investment and amenities to the area. This plaza has so much growth potential. It’s perfectly situated near our local university, CSUSB, major freeway access, and a growing community with new housing developments on the rise.

It was great seeing on-site. Stephanie is a long-time resident who grew up in our city and is looking to bring her pet grooming business to her hometown. Absolutely love the community pride and deep roots! ❤️

Stay tuned to see what business will be poppin into the Kendall Plaza next! Have a business you wanna see go in, tag them in the comments 👇🏽 I will list mine!

❤️

09/24/2026

09/24/2026

Hey Community! Did you know I send out a newsletter every quarter? Along with our community meetings, it’s one more way I stay connected with you and share what’s happening across the Fifth Ward and our city.

The September edition is now available, with updates on homelessness, development, and more. Read it here: https://tinyurl.com/The5thnewletter

09/23/2026

𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐯𝐨𝐢𝐜𝐞. 𝐎𝐮𝐫 𝐧𝐞𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐛𝐨𝐫𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐝. 𝐌𝐨𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝐭𝐨𝐠𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫! 💫

Please join me for our next 5th Ward Community Meeting! We'll be joined by the City's Homeless Solutions Manager to discuss homelessness updates and hear your questions and concerns.
We'll also discuss emergency preparedness to help you and your family get ready for upcoming storms.

📅 Tuesday, September 29, 2026
⏰ 6:00 PM
📍 First Baptist Church
4747 N. State Street, San Bernardino

Bring your questions, your ideas, and a neighbor. I look forward to connecting with you as we work together toward a safer, stronger San Bernardino!

RSVP: bit.ly/visionthefifth

Sincerely, Your Councilwoman, Kim Knaus

07/18/2026

⛳ Our Course. Our Community. Our Future.

Next Saturday, July 25, be part of something bigger than a golf tournament.

Join us for the Shandin Hills Revival Classic & Community Picnic as we come together to restore and revitalize one of San Bernardino’s treasured public assets while investing in the next generation.

🏌️ Tournament Registration
👥 Foursome: $375
🏌️ Single Player: $99

💰 $10,000 CASH PRIZE
Hole-in-One on hikes 7, 11, or 15.

🎉 Community Picnic is FREE and open to the public!

Every registration helps support the ongoing Shandin Hills Golf Project—working to preserve public golf, expand youth opportunities, and strengthen our community for generations to come.

📅 Saturday, July 25
📍 Shandin Hills Golf Course

🌐 Register today at www.shgolfproject.com
📲 Or simply scan the QR code on this flyer.

⛳️

05/28/2026

It’s time to reclaim our city! That includes preserving our city real estate. It is not okay for buildings to sit empty indefinitely, lots to remain vacant and become unsightly eyesores in our neighborhoods.

Thank you to our city council for working together as a team and passing this item UNANIMOUSLY 🙌🏽

This ordinance, once enacted, will hold all property owners accountable, raise our standards, and avoid the unsightly blight of boarded up vacant buildings and lots that have been in abundance for far too long!

05/20/2026

Today our community has every reason to be proud. Congratulations to San Bernardino Police Chief Darren Goodman on being honored by the United States Attorney General as a Hometown Hero, an incredibly prestigious national recognition that speaks volumes about his leadership, integrity, and commitment to public safety. He was selected out of 20 million! 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

Thank you NBC LA for coming out and highlighting this special moment! We sincerely appreciate you spreading this fantastic news!

Chief Goodman has led our department with professionalism, compassion, and a true understanding that keeping our city safe takes all of us working together. His leadership continues to strengthen the relationship between law enforcement and the community, and that kind of trust and teamwork truly matters.

As your Councilwoman, I remain committed to supporting public safety, supporting our officers, and building a city where residents feel safe, connected, and heard. None of us can move San Bernardino forward alone — it takes partnership, unity, and people willing to serve with heart.

I am proud to say Chief Goodman is our Chief, and I’m grateful for the leadership he brings to our city every single day. This honor is well deserved, and today San Bernardino celebrates alongside him.

Congratulations, Chief Goodman! 👏🏽🇺🇸