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'It's not a job, it's an opportunity to be involved:' Coroner transporter recognized by county
Heat waves radiated off of every road in Lucerne Valley one hot, 108-degree Thursday afternoon. John Diaz and his son Daniel had the AC on full blast in the company van. They were on their first call of the day, an 11 a.m. corpse pick-up. The Diaz group arrives on scene after they're...
Week-old Vista Fire at 2,935 acres, nearly half contained
The nearly week-old Vista Fire south of Lytle Creek has reached nearly 2,936 acres, with 47% containment and 632 personnel working to contain the blaze. Heading into Monday, the San Bernardino County National Forest reported 416 structures threatened by the fire being attacked by crews on the ground and air. ...
San Bernardino County Library eliminates late fees
In an effort to promote literacy and accessibility, the San Bernardino County Library has eliminated late fees for virtually all items. This follows the elimination of late fees on youth and children’s items implemented in July 2020. “We are grateful to the Board of Supervisors for approving this policy...
LAPD and CHP Officers Chase Shooting Suspect from LA to the Cajon Pass
CAJON PASS, CA. (Pain In The Pass) >> Los Angeles Police Department and the California Highway Patrol officers were in a chase of a shooting suspect from South Los Angeles to the Cajon Pass late Saturday night. The shooting occurred at about 10:25pm. Saturday July 13, 2024, on 66th Street,...
100 MPH Intense Chase: Cadillac Driver Fatally Shot By LAPD after Hot Pursuit Through Multiple Counties in California; 3 Arrested
After a high-speed police pursuit in which a Cadillac driver repeatedly exceeded 100 miles per hour across Los Angeles and San Bernardino counties, three individuals were taken into custody and a suspect was fatally shot by police on Saturday in South Los Angeles. The Los Angeles Police Department reported that...
Saturday Night High-Speed Chase Ends in Cajon Pass Resulting in Major Traffic Delays
CAJON PASS, Calif. (VVNG.com) — A Saturday night high-speed pursuit that started in south LA ended in the Cajon Pass resulting in a SigAlert and significant traffic delays. According to a Fox11 broadcast, at about 10:30 pm, the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) was involved in a high-speed chase with a shooting suspect that began in south Los Angeles.
Firefighter Injured, Huge Pallet Yard Fire Contained with Aid from Multiple Agencies in San Bernardino County
Firefighters in San Bernardino County were called to the scene of a huge fire on Saturday evening at a pallet yard in Fontana, according to officials. Crews observed that a significant amount of pallets, vehicles, trucks, and trailers were ablaze, making up roughly a quarter-acre of fire at the commercial structure, as first reported by KTLA. San Bernardino County Fire Department authorities declared the incident a four-alarm fire, leading to a cooperative response from an array of neighboring agencies.
Firefighter injured after blaze torches stacked pallets, vehicles, trucks and trailers
A firefighter was injured while putting out a massive pallet yard fire in San Bernardino County, authorities said. According to the San Bernardino County Fire Department, firefighters were dispatched to the 15000 block of Whittram Avenue in Fontana around 8:15 p.m. Saturday. When they got to the scene, crews observed a “stacked pallet yard well-involved […]
National Weather Service Issues Heat Advisory for Inland Southwest California, Monsoon Thunderstorms Bring Red Flag Warning
As temperatures continue to soar across Southwest California, the National Weather Service San Diego, CA, has issued a heat advisory for the inland areas this week. The National Weather Service suggests that the coast will experience mid to upper 70s while the valleys will hit mid to upper 80s, with the inland empire reaching the 90s. The mountains and high deserts will not be spared, with temperatures predicted in the 80s to 100 degrees range and the low desert areas baking at 107-110 degrees.
Four-alarm fire erupts at pallet yard in Fontana on July 13
A four-alarm fire erupted at a pallet yard in Fontana on July 13, according to the San Bernardino County Fire Department. There were no reported injuries to civilians. One firefighter was transported by ambulance with minor burns. The incident occurred at about 8:14 p.m. in the 15000 block of Whittram...
Old Wooden Tower Fire in Lucerne Valley Briefly Closed Highway 18
LUCERNE VALLEY, Calif. (VVNG.com) — A three-story structure fire prompted officials to shut down Highway 18 in the community of Lucerne Valley on Friday afternoon. The fire was first reported on July 12, 2024, at about 4:20 pm, in the 32700 block of Highway 18, near Alexa’s General Feed Store.
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