San Bernardino National Forest, May 7, 2013 - This morning, a Sheriff's helicopter spotted three hikers reported missing Sunday. At approximately 10:15 a.m., the three men -- Ryan Shankles, and Miguel DeLatorre from Oceanside, and David Yoder from Carlsbad -- were found in the area of Northfork Meadows, close to Mineshaft Campground. They are being reunited with their families … [Read more...] about Missing hikers found in good condition
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Department of Fish & Wildlife continue assessment at Cold Creek
Angelus Oaks, CA, April 27, 2013 - A spokesperson for the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) says they have much more territory to cover in their assessment of environmental impacts in Cold Creek. Thousands of gallons of gas and diesel were spilled in the area after a tanker truck overturned on Friday. Gasoline dissipates more quickly than diesel but is still … [Read more...] about Department of Fish & Wildlife continue assessment at Cold Creek
Route 38 closed between Angelus Oaks and Camp Cedar Falls
Angelus Oaks, CA, April 26, 2013 (1:45 p.m.) - The California Highway Patrol says the time frame for the reopening of Highway 38 is still unknown, but the closure section has shortened considerably. The thirty-mile closure has been reduced to a three-mile section of Route 38 from Angelus Oaks to Camp Cedar Falls near mile post marker 23. Angelus Oaks residents only can … [Read more...] about Route 38 closed between Angelus Oaks and Camp Cedar Falls
Closure point moved on Highway 38
Angelus Oaks, CA, April 26, 2013 (12:38) - At approximately 9:35 a.m., a fuel tanker laden with gasoline and diesel fuel overturned on State Route 38 near Angelus Oaks. According to the CHP, an "unknown amount of fuel" has spilled into the surrounding area, and State Route 38 is closed due to the Hazardous Material Incident. Route 38 is closed from Valley of the Falls Road to … [Read more...] about Closure point moved on Highway 38
Forest Supervisor finds new habitat
Big Bear Lake, CA, March 31, 2013 - The San Bernardino National Forest has a new deputy Forest Supervisor. John Exline holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Biology and a Master’s Degree in Forest Resource Management. He began his Forest Service career in 1981 working in timber management at the Sequoia National Forest, where he later served as a District Ranger for 11 years. He … [Read more...] about Forest Supervisor finds new habitat