A sequence of more than 50 small earthquakes have shaken an area near the Salton Sea (in Southern California) since yesterday morning, and scientists have expressed concern that these earthquakes could trigger a larger earthquake on the southern section of the San Andreas Fault. According to the San Bernardino County Office of Emergency Services, state and local agencies are … [Read more...] about County’s Office of Emergency Services Issues Earthquake Alert, Given the 50+ Quakes Near Salton Sea; Possibility of 7.0 Magnitude Tremor on San Andreas Fault
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Forest Service Crews Resume Pile Burning in Two Areas Off Highway 38; Smoke May Be Visible Today
Smoke may be visible in our area today (March 20), particularly to the Valley’s southeast toward Highway 38, as hazardous fuels pile burns continue on the San Bernardino National Forest. Today’s burns are taking place in the Barton Flats area, as well as a portion of the San Bernardino National Forest just off the highway, south of Angelus Oaks. During pile burns past, smoke … [Read more...] about Forest Service Crews Resume Pile Burning in Two Areas Off Highway 38; Smoke May Be Visible Today
Wanted: Twin Peaks Sheriff’s Station Seeking Armed and Dangerous Parolee
The Twin Peaks Sheriff’s Station has issued an alert regarding a parolee-at-large, who is considered armed and dangerous. Last seen in the Crestline area, Thomas Joseph Murphy, aka “Corporal,” is described as a white male adult, approximately 6’1” and 230 lbs. Murphy has several tattoos, including a swastika on his neck. He is hard of hearing, but can read lips. If you see this … [Read more...] about Wanted: Twin Peaks Sheriff’s Station Seeking Armed and Dangerous Parolee
Forest Service Resumes Pile Burning in Angelus Oaks Area; Smoke May Be Visible at Valley’s East End
Pile burning on the San Bernardino National Forest resumes today (Tuesday, March 3), as firefighters with the U.S. Forest Service reduce hazardous fuels in the Angelus Oaks area off Highway 38. Smoke may be visible as crews continue pile burning every day, as long as there are favorable conditions. Firefighters continuously monitor current and expected weather conditions, and … [Read more...] about Forest Service Resumes Pile Burning in Angelus Oaks Area; Smoke May Be Visible at Valley’s East End
Airplane Crash in Mountains This Afternoon; Both Occupants Able to Walk from Demolished Cessna
There was a plane crash in our area at about 2pm this afternoon, February 20, though both occupants of the plane have survived and, in fact, were able to walk away from the crash site. According to the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department, the Cessna 172 was en route to the Big Bear Airport from San Bernardino International Airport when the plane went down about two miles … [Read more...] about Airplane Crash in Mountains This Afternoon; Both Occupants Able to Walk from Demolished Cessna