San Bernardino, CA, June 29, 2012, 8:00am – As the seasonal fire danger increases, forest officials are increasing fire use restrictions on the San Bernardino National Forest effective today (Friday, June 29, 2012). The forest experienced less than average winter snow and rainfall, and the seasonal outlook calls for a warmer summer with below average rainfall, which could … [Read more...] about San Bernardino National Forest Fire Restrictions Increase
Tips For Driving In Hot Weather
San Bernardino, CA, June 29, 2012, 8:00am - The Summer months are here, with higher temperatures on the way. Terri Kasinga of CalTrans has some travel tips to think about before you head out across the desert or other remote areas. First – know before you go! Check IE511.org or call “511”. Make sure your vehicle is in good running condition – check your tires and all fluids, … [Read more...] about Tips For Driving In Hot Weather
Landers Earthquake 20 Years Ago
Big Bear Lake, CA, June 28, 2012, 8:35am - At 04:57 in the morning 20 years ago today on June 28, 1992, a large quake awoke much of Southern California. It was the Landers Earthquake. During the 7.3 quake the ground shook for two to three minutes in what was described as a right-lateral strike-slip event. By the time it was over the rupture of 5 different faults of a length … [Read more...] about Landers Earthquake 20 Years Ago
Graduation Rates For California Students Climb
Sacramento, CA, June 28, 2012, 8:00am - Graduation rates among California’s public school students are climbing and dropout rates are falling, with the big gains being made among the state’s largest minority groups. More than three quarters, or 76.3% of students who started high school in 2007 graduated with their class in 2011. That is up 1.5 percentage points from the 2010 … [Read more...] about Graduation Rates For California Students Climb
Cal Fire To Place Engines On Mountain Top
San Bernardino, CA June 27, 2012, 3:00pm - The CAL FIRE San Bernardino Unit is putting fire engines and personnel in the San Bernardino Mountains with a target date of July 2, 2012. The last time CAL FIRE resources were stationed in the San Bernardino Mountains was a decade ago when CAL FIRE joined with the U.S. Forest Service/San Bernardino National Forest, San Bernardino … [Read more...] about Cal Fire To Place Engines On Mountain Top