Mountain Emergency Updates

Don’t let the new year go up in smoke

By DOUGLAS W. MOTLEY Senior Writer After the holidays, it’s time to take down the Christmas tree, pack up the lights and decorations and return your home’s decor back to the way it was. Unless you bought a potted live tree that you can plant in your yard, a cut,...

Winter safety tips from SoCalGas

Dec 18, 2024 | Mountain Emergency Update

SoCalGas has issued the following maintenance and safety tips for gas meters during cold weather: Your natural gas meter is designed and tested to work safely in various climate conditions. SoCalGas performs routine inspections on natural gas meters for our...

Crestline man assaults family, threatens to burn house

Nov 6, 2024 | Mountain Emergency Update

Sheriff’s deputies were dispatched to a home in the 600 block of Arth Drive in Crestline around 1:20 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 30 on a report of a 45-year-old Crestline man threatening to assault family members and burn down their three-story residence. Upon arrival,...

County wins housing award, addresses flooding potential

Nov 6, 2024 | Mountain Emergency Update

San Bernardino County’s efforts to expand housing options for individuals experiencing homelessness and those at risk of becoming homeless have received national praise. The Community Development and Housing Department (CDH), in partnership with the Office of Homeless...

Winter prep work to begin on SR-18

Oct 30, 2024 | Mountain Emergency Update

Caltrans has announced the Burnt Mill maintenance crews have begun preparing State Route 18 for winter. The winter preparation maintenance operation began on Wednesday, Oct. 30 with a break on Oct. 31 and Nov. 1. Work will continue from Monday, Nov. 4 to Thursday,...