Highland, California Public Records

For vital records such as birth certificates and death records, the California Department of Public Health manages access through https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CHSI/Pages/Vital-Records.aspx. Each agency handles its own request procedures and fee structures.

The city's economic development efforts, in partnership with the Highland Chamber of Commerce, work to attract new businesses and support the growth of existing enterprises, ensuring a thriving and diverse local economy.

California residents can register online at https://registertovote.ca.gov/ up to 15 days before an election, though conditional voter registration extends that deadline straight through Election Day at vote centers and the San Bernardino County elections office itself. Registration requires a name, residence address, date of birth, and either a California driver's license or ID number, or the last four digits of a Social Security number. As an incorporated city, Highland holds municipal elections for its five-member City Council, which serves four-year staggered terms. The mayor is selected by council members from among themselves rather than through direct election. Municipal races typically occur in November of even-numbered years, consolidated with statewide general elections. The next City Council election arrives in November 2026, when three seats will appear on the ballot. Candidate information, campaign finance filings, and local ballot measures can be found at https://www.cityofhighland.org/ and through the County Registrar. Residents also vote for the San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors, with District 3 representing the area, along with state and federal contests. Finding an assigned polling location or vote center is straightforward at https://www.sbcountyelections.com/Polling-Places.aspx or by calling the Registrar. San Bernardino County operates under the Voter's Choice Act, which establishes vote centers throughout San Bernardino County opening 11 days before Election Day. Any registered county voter can cast a ballot at any center, and all registered voters automatically receive vote-by-mail ballots. California's Public Records Act makes certain election materials public: voter registration statistics, precinct-level results, campaign finance disclosures filed with the Secretary of State and local jurisdictions, and candidate statements. Individual voter records remain protected. The November 2024 presidential election saw approximately 54-56% turnout among registered voters countywide, with over 800,000 ballots cast across San Bernardino County. The November 3, 2026 election presents Highland voters with significant decisions at multiple levels. All 80 California State Assembly seats will be contested—the community falls within Assembly District 33 or 40 depending on location—along with half of the 40 State Senate seats if the local senate district is up that cycle. County offices including Sheriff-Coroner, District Attorney, County Assessor, County Clerk-Recorder, and potentially County Supervisor positions will be decided. City Council members will be elected, and local ballot measures may address city finances, development proposals, or policy questions. This isn't a gubernatorial year in California; the Governor and statewide constitutional officers were elected in 2022 for four-year terms. Voters will, however, decide state ballot propositions placed by the legislature or citizen initiatives. While voters can request vote-by-mail ballots online through the Registrar's website, by phone, or in writing, San Bernardino County currently sends mail ballots automatically to all registered voters. Mail ballots can be returned via USPS if postmarked by Election Day, dropped in secure boxes located throughout San Bernardino County, or delivered to any vote center through 8:00 PM on Election Day.