San Bernardino County

A fast-spreading wildfire in Los Angeles County caused evacuations in a remote high desert area, reaching 2,200 acres by evening. The fire, sparked under extreme heat, led to evacuation warnings in Piñon Hills, exacerbated by a heat dome increasing regional wildfire risks.

The San Gabriel Valley Mosquito and Vector Control District is releasing 480,000 sterile male Aedes aegypti mosquitoes carrying Wolbachia bacteria to reduce the invasive species' population. These mosquitoes, which cannot reproduce with wild females, aim to combat dengue transmission in the unincorporated community of Basset. The 16-week program targets peak mosquito season (August-October) to maximize mating success and reduce bites.

Southern California air regulators can proceed with new limits on gas-powered appliances, including water heaters, after a 2-1 ruling by the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals upheld restrictions in four Los Angeles-area counties. The decision impacts approximately 1.3 million water heaters and industrial boilers in L.A., Orange, Riverside, and San Bernardino counties, with the Sierra Club listed as a defendant.

A 46-year-old man was arrested for allegedly threatening to harm a dog before burning down his family’s home in San Bernardino County after an argument. The suspect, Clifton Bedore, was identified by the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department. Fire crews from the Twin Peaks station responded to the incident on July 4.

Authorities arrested 32 people and seized 7.5 tons of illegal fireworks during a three-month enforcement operation in San Bernardino County. The operation, conducted by the sheriff's and fire departments from April to June, targeted illegal fireworks possession, sale, and transportation.

Hazardous air pollution levels are expected in central and southern Los Angeles County, northern Orange County, Riverside, and San Bernardino counties due to July Fourth fireworks from 5 p.m. Saturday to 3 p.m. Sunday.

Hazardous air pollution levels are expected in central and southern Los Angeles County, northern Orange County, Riverside, and San Bernardino counties from 5 p.m. Saturday to 3 p.m. Sunday due to July Fourth fireworks.

Three suspects were arrested for a shooting outside a Walmart in Hesperia, San Bernardino County, which left a man hospitalized with serious injuries. The incident occurred at the Walmart Supercenter on the 13400 block of Main Street on June 30 just after 7 p.m.

Lorena Lopez, a 33-year-old woman five months pregnant with twins, was killed in a San Bernardino County crash on June 27 while en route to a family party. The incident has left her loved ones devastated.

A man from San Bernardino County died in a car crash in Ohio where his vehicle became airborne. The incident occurred on I-71 north in Deerfield Township around 2:30 a.m. on July 2, prompting a response from the Ohio State Highway Patrol.

A 33-year-old mother who was pregnant with twins was killed in a crash in Apple Valley, San Bernardino County. Loved ones are grieving the sudden loss.

Human remains were discovered in a residential neighborhood on the 19000 block of Crest Drive in Apple Valley, San Bernardino County, prompting an investigation. The remains were reported to authorities by a caller on June 26 just before 8:30 p.m.

A red flag warning for critical fire weather is active in parts of San Bernardino, Kern, Inyo, and Tulare counties until 11 p.m. Saturday due to strong winds and critically low humidity.

Over 261,000 Californians will have $550 million in medical debt erased by nonprofit Undue Medical Debt, funded by Evan Spiegel and Miranda Kerr. The relief targets individuals at or below 400% of the federal poverty level or with medical debt exceeding 5% of annual income, primarily in Southern California counties.

A new California law, SB 707, effective July 1, requires cities and counties in Southern California with specific population thresholds to allow remote public participation in meetings. The law mandates remote comment options, meeting pauses during technical issues, and translation of agendas into commonly spoken languages to enhance civic engagement.

A 21-year-old man, Julin Bracamontes, was arrested in San Bernardino County on June 13 for allegedly kidnapping and assaulting a female victim. The incident occurred during a domestic disturbance on Manzanita Drive, as reported by the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department.

A DUI stop in San Bernardino County led to the discovery of two firearms without serial numbers, a silencer, and high-capacity magazines. Deputies from the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Victorville station conducted the stop on a 2006 Infiniti near Nova Lane on June 19.

A 22-year-old elementary school proctor in San Bernardino County is in custody for possessing child sexual abuse material and engaging in lewd acts in public. The investigation was conducted by the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department’s Specialized Investigations Division, Crimes Against Children Detail.

A DUI driver was arrested in San Bernardino County with an open beer and eight empty cans in their car during a California Highway Patrol enforcement campaign. The bust occurred as part of a statewide 'maximum enforcement period' targeting impaired driving.

Deputies in San Bernardino County seized over 1,000 cannabis plants and several pounds of processed marijuana from an illegal grow operation in Rancho Cucamonga. The investigation began on June 15 after deputies received information about the suspected operation.

A 1-year-old boy was killed after falling from a moving vehicle in San Bernardino County. The incident occurred on June 18 in Colton near the intersection of South Mt. Vernon Avenue and Centerpointe Drive, where police performed life-saving measures but the child was unresponsive.

A 19-year-old woman was fatally shot in her home in Colton, San Bernardino County, prompting police to search for a suspect. Authorities responded to a report of a shooting at Silver Star Circle on June 15 at approximately 1:26 a.m.

Three individuals, including a Georgia resident and an elderly California woman, were arrested for the 2016 murder of Michael Brooks in Apple Valley. Brooks, 54, was found dead from a gunshot wound in a home on Aug. 10, 2016.

A 19-year-old man was attacked by a bear at his home in San Bernardino County, causing concern among residents. The incident occurred in Crestline on June 15 and follows an increase in bear sightings in the area.

A 19-year-old San Bernardino County woman was shot multiple times and killed in Victorville on a weekend street. Detectives are investigating the murder, which occurred in the 12000 block of Osprey Lane around 11:30 a.m.

The San Bernardino County Fire Department has introduced a four-legged robot dog named HawkRobo to assist firefighters in dangerous emergencies. The robot performed tricks like flipping and standing on its hind legs, drawing positive reactions at the department’s headquarters.

A California Highway Patrol officer was involved in a violent crash in San Bernardino County Thursday night. The Victorville Fire Department responded to the incident at Hook Boulevard and Cobalt Road just after 8 p.m. Details about the cause of the collision remain unclear.

A 64-year-old driver was killed after crashing into the rear of an OmniTrans bus in San Bernardino County. The collision occurred near South Mt Vernon Avenue and Centerpoint Drive in Colton on June 10 at approximately 4 p.m.

A 19-year-old Las Vegas man has been arrested in connection with a child sexual abuse investigation involving a 13-year-old girl in San Bernardino County. The investigation began June 6 after reports were received by deputies and detectives from the Victorville Sheriff’s Station.

A 24-year-old suspect, Victor Gonzalez, was arrested for a hit-and-run crash in Redlands that caused a 73-year-old motorcyclist to catch fire. The incident occurred on Highway 38 between Amethyst and Garnet streets on June 9.

Over 100 detainees at the Adelanto ICE Processing Center in San Bernardino County were on a hunger strike over facility conditions. Immigration advocates allege that ICE retaliated against the hunger-striking detainees.

Over 100 detainees at the Adelanto ICE Processing Center in San Bernardino County were on a hunger strike over facility conditions. Immigration advocates allege ICE retaliated against the hunger strikers.

A 32-year-old OnlyFans content creator from San Bernardino County was sentenced to four years in prison for her role in a fatal fetish encounter with a 56-year-old man from Escondido. The incident occurred after the man contacted her through a website in March-April 2023.

A 74-year-old man was killed and three others hospitalized in a crash caused by a motorist accused of driving under the influence who fled police in San Bernardino County. The incident occurred after officers with the Rialto Police Department spotted a maroon 2020 Dodge Charger stopped on the road.

A 17-year-old boy was killed in a single-vehicle rollover crash that injured six other teens in San Bernardino County on June 7. The incident occurred at the intersection of Rancho and Lilac roads in Adelanto.

San Bernardino County firefighter Robert 'BJ' Myers died on June 4 while off duty, surrounded by family, friends, fellow firefighters, and his service dog Scout. The San Bernardino County Fire Protection District announced his death, highlighting his dedication to the department and community.

Officers chased a stolen pickup driver from Fontana into Los Angeles through freeways and streets. The driver, wanted in a possible carjacking, gestured out the vehicle's window and exited the freeway into southern LA County communities.

In California’s gubernatorial primary, Steve Hilton leads with 27.2% of counted votes, followed by Xavier Becerra at 26% and Tom Steyer at 20.2%. Hilton holds a strong lead in red counties like Orange and San Bernardino, while Becerra outpaces opponents in populous blue counties such as Los Angeles. Steyer maintains an advantage in progressive-leaning Northern California counties.

A family of five, including a Fresno man, his wife, his brother, and their 4-year-old twin daughters, was killed in a fiery crash in San Bernardino County on May 22. The family was reportedly driving to a graduation event when the accident occurred.

A family, including a Fresno man, his wife, his brother, and their daughters (which included 4-year-old twins), was killed in a fiery crash in San Bernardino County on May 22.