San Bernardino, California

The City of San Bernardino is the county seat of San Bernardino, California. Located on the Santa Ana River in a region known as the "Inland Empire", San Bernardino has a current population of nearly 210,000. San Bernardino's natural springs and broad valley floor have seen a variety of uses over the years, from fruit orchards and a spa resort, to an Air Force base and logistics center. Today, education and municipal government are the city's largest economic sectors, with top employers including the University of California, San Bernardino, the City of San Bernardino and St. Bernardine Medical Center. In recent years, San Bernardino has begun to develop as an intermodal transport center, attracting freight companies and distribution warehouses.

San Bernardino's first major settlement was established in 1851 by a group of Mormons, who were recalled to Salt Lake City in 1857. The city continued to develop, and in 1864, the first spa resort was constructed at Arrowhead Hot Springs. It and several subsequent hotels were destroyed by fire, but the springs grew in popularity through the 1940s. The fourth and current hotel was built in 1939, and was used as a naval hospital during World War II. Today, the hotel is a used as a conference center. The first railroads arrived in 1883, increasing access to local markets and boosting the local fruit-growing industry. In 1893, the Southern California State Asylum for the Insane and Inebriates began treating patients. It was renamed Patton State Hospital in 1927, and continues to operate under that name. Norton Air Force Base operated from 1942 through 1995 and is currently home to the San Bernardino International Airport along with several distribution centers and industrial buildings.

San Bernardino has a diverse history of construction and industry, making asbestos exposure an ongoing concern. Workers exposed to asbestos may be at risk for asbestos cancer. For your convenience, we have listed mesothelioma cancer centers located in or near San Bernardino at the bottom of this page. Mesothelioma lawyers may also be able to assist you if you or a loved one were exposed to asbestos in San Bernardino.

Jobsites in San Bernardino where Asbestos Exposure Occurred

A number of jobsites in San Bernardino, CA have been identified as harboring asbestos containing materials. These sites, at one point in their history, were known to have exposed a variety of tradesmen to asbestos. We will be documenting in more detail how asbestos exposure occurred at these sites in the future on this web site.

Mesothelioma Cancer Centers Near San Bernardino, CA

For your convenience we have compiled a list of mesothelioma cancer centers that are located within a 100 mile radius of San Bernardino, CA. Please click on a cancer center link to obtain more information about the clinical programs offered, professional designations, areas of expertise and how to contact the center.

Mesothelioma Doctors Near San Bernardino, CA

For your convenience we have compiled a list of mesothelioma doctors who are located within a 100 mile radius of San Bernardino, CA. Please click on a doctor link to obtain more information about his/her background, areas of expertise, professional affiliations and office locations.