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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. ...
Twentynine Palms residents rescued after ‘significant storm event’ causes major flooding
A powerful storm caused major flash flooding in the San Bernardino County community of Twentynine Palms on July 14, 2024. (Matthew Hall/San Bernardino County Fire Protection District) © Provided by KTLA-TV Los Angeles.
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...
18 firearms seized, 22 arrested in San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department operation
Investigators from the Gangs/Narcotics Division of the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department, along with deputies from patrol stations, served 18 search warrants between June 29 and July 12 as part of Operation Consequences. Over the two-week period, investigators contacted gang members and persons prohibited from possessing firearms at various locations in Ontario, Redlands, San Bernardino, The post 18 firearms seized, 22 arrested in San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department operation appeared first on KESQ.
One Person Killed Two People Injured in a Fiery Head-On Collision on Highway 247
JOHNSON VALLEY, CA. (Pain In The Pass) >> One person is dead and two people were hospitalized following a fiery, two-vehicle head-on crash in Johnson Valley Monday afternoon, according to California Highway Patrol. (Photo above is credit by San Bernardino County Fire Department.) On Monday, July 15, 2024 at approximately...
7/15 KVCR Midday News: Vista Fire now 47% contained
Monday through Friday at lunchtime, KVCR News has your daily news rundown. Stories highlighted today include:. 1. Vista Fire now 47% contained. Areas near Mt. Baldy and portions of Pacific Crest Trail closed until October. 2. The San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department reports a successful crackdown on illegal fireworks during...
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.
Redlands couple beaten and robbed while sitting in their own backyard
A San Bernardino County neighborhood is shaken after a couple was beaten and robbed while sitting in their own backyard on Thursday.It happened in the early morning at a home in the 1600 block of N. Orange Street in Redlands, according to neighbors living nearby. The victims say that they were sitting in their yard when they were pepper sprayed and attacked by three men wearing masks, which left both hospitalized. Now, neighbors are living on edge, fearful that they could be the next victims of the unknown assailants. "It is very scary," said Ifham Shad. "I would like to have every neighbor, they should be linking together, maybe on a weekly basis or monthly basis to make sure something like this will never happen again."It's not clear what exactly what taken from the couple during the robbery.Anyone with more information on the incident is asked to contact Redlands police.
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...
Multiple Arrests Made in Connection with Apple Valley Tractor Supply Co. Theft Spree
Earlier this week, a series of arrests were made in connection to a theft spree targeting a Tractor Supply Co. store in Apple Valley. San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department deputies initially observed a red Chevrolet Tahoe departing from the retailer's premises early Tuesday morning, leading to a traffic stop where multiple items, confirmed stolen, were uncovered. According to KTLA, the individuals arrested in the Tahoe were William Joseph Dean, 43; Richard Raymond Maldonado, 32; and Matthew Michael Verax, 30, while a 58-year-old woman was detained but not arrested.
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