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New STEAM Lab to open at San Bernardino County Museum
The San Bernardino County Museum (SBCM) will be unveiling their new Exploration Station: A STEAM Lab for Kids on Saturday, Aug. 3, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. In January 2024, the SBCM Foundation was awarded a $100,000 grant from the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians to develop an innovative new STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, math) exhibit.
Arson-sparked Park Fire is now California’s fifth-largest wildfire
California’s Park Fire is now the fifth-largest wildfire in the state’s history, and a man accused of starting the destructive flames appeared in court Monday. At the same time, dozens of other fires continue to rage in the Western United States and Canada and thousands have been forced to evacuate. Here’s the latest:
Responder runs 1.5 miles to save puppies from Park Fire
Northern California's Park Fire has forced thousands of people to evacuate. When one resident's truck broke down in the mad dash to escape, forcing them to leave behind both the vehicle, two dogs and their litter of puppies behind, one emergency responder stepped up to save them. The Park Fire broke out on July 24 after police said a man pushed a burning car into a gully. The car quickly sparked a blaze that has turned into one of the largest wildfires in state history and that within hours of its ignition forced thousands of people to evacuate the area north of...
After high court ruling, L.A. County supervisors to reaffirm policy against jailing homeless people
L.A. County supervisors are set to take up a motion reaffirming their policy against criminalizing homelessness, the latest response to a Supreme Court ruling on anticamping laws.
News 3's Chloe Koast talks being trapped in California travel nightmare
LAS VEGAS (KSNV) — The drive from Southern California to Las Vegas turned into a nightmare this past weekend. A semi-truck hauling lithium-ion batteries caught fire Friday morning on northbound Interstate 15 between Barstow and Baker, California. That resulted in a full shutdown of northbound I-15 for nearly two...
Dust Advisory Extends Across Eastern Riverside Co
The South Coast Air Quality Management District extended its windblown dust advisory through Wednesday morning due to periods of high winds expected to blow in the San Gorgonio Pass area, Coachella Valley and elsewhere in eastern Riverside County. The advisory began at 3 p.m. Saturday and was initially scheduled to...
Downloadable 2024 USC Trojans football schedule
The 2024 college football season is almost here, which means it is time to get ready to root for your USC Trojans as they begin a new era as members of the Big Ten. It all begins in Las Vegas, Nevada, when the USC Trojans face off with the LSU Tigers. Two teams that sent shockwaves across the landscape when they hired sitting head coaches from top-tier jobs. Brian Kelly left Notre Dame for the Bayou and Lincoln Riley jetted from Oklahoma to sunny Los Angeles. These two teams are embarking on a new era after both lost their Heisman-winning quarterbacks to the NFL draft this past offseason.
Nevada Army National Guard's UH-60 Black Hawk joins the fight against California Wildfires
Two Nevada Army National Guard helicopters and crews were activated to help stop the progression of western California Wildfires on Monday. One of Nevada's UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters deployed from the Army Aviation Support Facility in Stead headed to Sacramento Mather Airport joined by a Heavy Expanded Mobility Tactical Truck (HEMTT) to help with the suppression efforts.
Firefighter Suffers Minor Injury in 56-Acre Vegetation Fire
The Redlands Fire Department responded to a vegetation fire in the wash area north of 1795 Sessums Drive Friday afternoon, July 19. One firefighter sustained a minor injury. Fire crews arrived at approximately 3:30 p.m. and began an aggressive fire attack while placing hose lines on the fire’s edges. The fire was controlled to approximately 56 acres.
Local Pulmonologist Shares Tips to Escape Heat and Poor Air Quality Conditions
Our recent heat wave and its record-breaking high temperatures have contributed to the number of wildfires in the state. Wildfire smoke and its small toxic particles create poor air that can enter our bodies and harm our health, sometimes even leaving permanent long-term damage to the heart and lungs. Inhaling...
Smoke from Park Fire in California expected to push into Reno-Sparks
Smoke from the Park Fire in California was forecast to roll into the Reno-Sparks area midweek. The fire had burned over 370,000 acre as of Monday afternoon. It started last week near Chico, California, roughly 90 miles northwest of Sacramento, and was at 12% contained Monday afternoon, according to Cal Fire. In the early...
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