Sixteen-Year-Old Arrested for Arson; Yucaipa’s Crafton Fire Prompts College Closure, Though All Highways Remain Open
September 24, 2009 by Catherine Sandstrom
Filed under ALERTS/Breaking Big Bear News, Current News, Fire/Safety, Police, Roads/Travel
The San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department arrested a 16-year-old male for arson in Yucaipa yesterday afternoon, as he was seen leaving on his bike from the burn area of the Crafton Fire which, as of this morning, has burned 175 acres and is presently 60% contained. Though the Crafton Fire does not pose a threat to the Big Bear area, per CalFire official Bill Peters, and has not resulted in any major road closures, all day classes at Crafton Hills College have been canceled for today (Thursday).
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After graduating from BBHS, Catherine moved to Los Angeles to attend Loyola Marymount University. In her 20 years off the mountain, most recently in Manhattan Beach, Catherine's career has included publishing, broadcasting, public relations and public education; she served as KBHR's News Director from April 2007 to July 2010.
