San Bernardino, CA, August 21, 2012, noon - Prosecutors laid out the criminal history of Old Fire arsonist Rickie Lee Fowler on Monday, August 20, 2012 during the first day of the penalty phase in the trial, revealing details about the defendant's past that they said make him deserving of the death penalty. The San Bernardino County Sun Newspaper says Fowler, who was convicted … [Read more...] about Prosecutors Seek Death Penalty For Old Fire Arsonist
Fire/Safety
Cal Fire Issues Statewide Burn Ban
Sacramento, CA, August 17, 2012, 8:00am - California's dry conditions and high temperatures, along with increased fire activity, has prompted the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (Cal Fire) to suspend all burning permits and open fire within the State Responsibility Area of California. The burn ban suspends all residential burn permits, forest management, … [Read more...] about Cal Fire Issues Statewide Burn Ban
Small Vegetation Fire Near Erwin Lake
Erwin Lake, CA, August 15, 2012, 3:00pm - With a full response including air attack, firefighters quickly knocked down a small vegetation fire in the Erwin Lake Area near Deadman’s Ridge Road this afternoon. The fire burned less than one acre, no structures were threatened. Firefighters have a hose lay around the fire at this time. … [Read more...] about Small Vegetation Fire Near Erwin Lake
Fowler Guilty Of Murder, Arson In 2003 Old Fire Trial
San Bernardino, CA, August 15,2012, 1:00pm - A jury has found Rickie Lee Fowler guilty of all first-degree murder and arson charges for lighting the 2003 Old Fire in Waterman Canyon, in the foothills above San Bernardino. The jury also found the special circumstances true, meaning the trial will now move into the penalty phase to determine if Fowler should receive the death … [Read more...] about Fowler Guilty Of Murder, Arson In 2003 Old Fire Trial
One Lane Closed On Highway 38
Angelus Oaks, CA, August 8, 2012, 3:00pm - There is one lane closed on SR 38 above Angelus Oaks near Glass Road to Seven Oaks - due to a report of a fire - heavy rain and lightening is also being experienced on mountain routes and there have been some falling rocks reported, according to Terri Kasinga at CalTrans. Motorists are advised to travel with caution or wait until the … [Read more...] about One Lane Closed On Highway 38