Waxman win boosts state's clout in Congress Nov 21, 2008
Tim Ransdell, executive director of the California Institute for Federal Policy Research, said the state's clout is probably higher now than earlier this decade, when California had six Republican committee chairs in the House: Appropriations (Jerry Lewis of Redlands in San Bernardino County), Rules (David Dreier of San Dimas in Los Angeles County), Ways and Means (Bill Thomas of Bakersfield), Armed Services (Duncan Hunter of Alpine in San Diego County), Education and Workforce (Howard "Buck"... (San Francisco Chronicle)
Bill Seeks to Curb Polluting Mexican Trucks Nov 20, 2008
The South Coast Air Quality Management District, which is tasked with reducing air pollution for 16 million people in Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside and San Bernardino counties, estimated that Mexican trucks would add 50 tons of pollution a day to the region s air. That amount is more than the area s 350 largest industrial sites combined. (Yahoo News -- Transportation Issues)
More of this story... Nov 20, 2008
So far this year, no human cases of WNV have been identified in California, but the virus has been detected in mosquito pools, sentinel chickens and dead birds in eight other counties: Sutter, Sacramento, Santa Clara, Kern, San Bernardino, Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside and San Diego. In 2007, Tulare County had a total of 10 human cases, 38 dead birds, 27 sentinel chickens, two equine cases, and 23 mosquito samples that tested positive for WNV.. (The Exeter Sun, CA)
Man pleads not guilty in SoCal baby beating deaths Nov 20, 2008
SAN BERNARDINO, Calif ... The 46-year-old is accused of the 2004 killing of 15-month-old Amber Russell in Colton and the 2006 fatal beating of 15-month-old Talonia Kaye Johnson-Boutee in San Bernardino. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
'Hate crimes surge in US' Nov 19, 2008
"It's been really quite something. I can't quantify the figures beyond saying that clearly there have been hundreds and hundreds of these incidents." Brian Levin, a professor from the Center for the Study of Hate and Extremism at California State University, San Bernardino also said the rise in hate crimes appeared to fit into part of a longer term trend. "We don't have exact figures but what I can say anecdotally is that there does seem to be a significant spike in hate crimes from around the... (India Times)
Governor Seeks Federal Aid For SoCal Fires Nov 19, 2008
The governor also requested disaster loans for the counties of Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, Santa Barbara and San Bernardino. He said many of the residents affected by the fires - particularly mobile home owners - lacked insurance or are seriously underinsured. (KSBW 8, CA)
Vikings at SPU Tip-off Classic this weekend, host Walla Walla on Monday Nov 19, 2008
The Vikings, who clobbered Cascade College, 109-69, on Monday, meet Cal State San Bernardino, ranked No.20 in the National Association of Basketball Coaches/NCAA Division II Preseason Top 25, on Friday at 5 p.m. On Saturday at 5 p.m., they tangle with University of Mary ND.. The Western-CSUSB contest can be heard live on KBAI Radio (930 AM - Bellingham). (Wwuvikings.com)
Residents pick up the pieces in wake of California wildfire Nov 19, 2008
Elsewhere, the largest of the fires had charred more than 45 square miles of Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino and Los Angeles counties, destroying more than 250 homes and apartment units ... San Bernardino became the fourth county to have a state of emergency declared ... He also requested disaster loans for the counties of Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, Santa Barbara and San Bernardino, saying many residents affected by the fires particularly mobile home owners lacked insurance or are... (Ontario Argus Observer, OR)
Fire costs add to state deficit Nov 19, 2008
Wildfires that began late last week have destroyed nearly 1,000 homes and apartments and burned 42,000 acres, or 65 square miles, forcing thousands to flee in Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, Santa Barbara and Los Angeles counties. The emergency costs come on top of an annual regular firefighting budget of $529 million. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Wildfire Victims Return to Ruins Nov 18, 2008
Elsewhere, the largest of the fires has burned almost 29,000 acres in Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino and Los Angeles counties and has destroyed more than 150 homes and several apartment buildings. San Bernardino became the fourth county declared a state of emergency ... It's all gone," Lindholm said. The first of the wildfires broke out in the Montecito area of Santa Barbara County, about 90 miles northwest of Sylmar. Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa said President-elect Barack Obama contacted him... (Fox News)
Legacy-to-SOA modernization goes to court - 2 Nov 18, 2008
Busy California county courts have used Verastream Host Integrator to improve interaction with state systems, said Alan Crouse CTO for San Bernardino County's Superior Courts ... Busy California county courts have used Verastream Host Integrator to improve interaction with state systems, said Alan Crouse CTO for San Bernardino County's Superior Courts ... Alan Crouse CTO, San Bernardino County Superior Courts. (Search Webservices)
Latest On California Fires Nov 18, 2008
The largest of the fires that started Thursday night has burned more than 28,000 acres in Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino and Los Angeles counties, destroying more than 250 homes and apartment units. Gusts of more than 70 mph fueled the flames over the weekend, but the National Weather Service said the winds topped out at 20 mph Monday morning. (KIRO TV, WA)
Kern County Firefighters Redeployed Nov 18, 2008
The first of the fires started Thursday night and, since then, they have burned nearly 64 square miles in Santa Barbara, Los Angeles, Orange, San Bernardino and Riverside counties. Hundreds of homes have been destroyed and thousands of residents have fled. (KERO 23, CA)
After Obama's win, white backlash festers in US Nov 18, 2008
"Most of this movement is not violent, but there is a substantive underbelly that is violent and does try to make a bridge to people who feel disenfranchised," says Brian Levin of the Center for the Study of Hate and Extremism at California State University, San Bernardino. "The question is: Will this swirl become a tornado or just an ill wind? We're not there yet, but there's dust on the horizon, a swirling of wind, and the atmospherics are getting put together for [conflict].". (Yahoo News -- Top Stories)
Big Bear shakes it up Nov. 13 Nov 18, 2008
For more information on Golden Guardian or the Great Southern California ShakeOut, call the Big Bear City Fire Department at 909-585-2362, the Big Bear Lake Fire Department at 909-866-7566 or the San Bernardino County Fire Department in Fawnskin at 909-866-4878. Daisy wrote on Nov 12, 2008 5:37 PM:" When is the earthquake drill, and the real earthquake. ". (Big Bear Grizzly, CA)
Los Angeles wildfires: Barack Obama uses website to call for aid Nov 18, 2008
A fire straddling Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino and Los Angeles counties burned close to 30,000 acres and destroyed more than 250 homes and flats. Both this and a savage blaze in the foothills north of Los Angeles, in the suburb of Sylmar, were about 40 percent contained, officials said. (Telegraph.co.uk)
3 Killed as Unrelenting Storms Batter Southland Nov 18, 2008
A Highland man remained stranded but safe in a San Bernardino County cave as raging waters outside prevented rescuers from reaching him ... It s too dangerous, said Cindy Beavers, a spokeswoman for the San Bernardino County Sheriff s Department ... San Bernardino County. (Yahoo News -- Severe U.S. Weather)
High winds fail to pack punch Nov 18, 2008
The National Weather Service declared a red-flag warning from 3 a.m. to 6 p.m. today in the mountains of Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, San Diego, Santa Barbara and Ventura counties. Jamie Meier, a National Weather Service meteorologist, said humidity levels would drop into the single digits, creating the dry conditions that help fuel brush fires. (Yahoo News -- Wildfires & Forest Fires)
Planning, weather were among the fire breaks Nov 18, 2008
Unlike previous instances, when crews were staged primarily at a single spot, these firefighters were ordered to strategic locations in Chino, San Bernardino and Camarillo, and planes and helicopters were spread out at airfields across the region ... At first, computer models predicted that winds would blow all week long. An updated analysis showed that winds would blow only after Thanksgiving on Friday and Saturday and only in the areas around L.A. and San Bernardino counties ... With the... (Yahoo News -- Wildfires & Forest Fires)
Alumni Update Nov 18, 2008
Caffese scored six points and dished off nine assists with one steal and one block while forcing eight turnovers on defense in 28 minutes in a 74-70 loss to Cal-State San Bernardino. JORDAN LAWLEYSport: BasketballHigh School: TokayCollege: San DiegoThe starting junior guard had two points, one assist and one rebound in 31 minutes as San Diego lost its home season opener to San Diego State, 59-40, on Saturday night. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Emergency Fire Victim Housing Nov 17, 2008
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People still urged to flee L.A. fires Nov 17, 2008
Daniel Brooks of the San Bernardino County Fire Department carries a hose down a smoke-covered road Sunday in Chino Hills, Calif. DIAMOND BAR, Calif. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Tough Fire Standards Pay Off In Calif. Subdivision Nov 17, 2008
Behind them, those flames engulfed several homes in a canyon that connects eastern Orange County with western San Bernardino County. When wildfires ravaged San Diego County a year ago, the community of Rancho Santa Fe was largely unscathed even though it was in the midst of some of the worst flames. (CBS News -- US)
Thousands Flee Fires in Orange, Riverside Counties Nov 16, 2008
Metrolink trains destined for the Inland Empire are operating to the Orange Station -- for transfer to a northbound regularly scheduled Orange County Line train -- or Union Station, and passengers are being transferred to eastbound San Bernardino Line trains to the San Bernardino station ... Mandatory evacuations were also ordered in the Chino Hills and Sleepy Hollow areas of San Bernardino County, near the Orange County Border. (MyFox Los Angeles)
Stater Bros. Announces Opening of New Corporate Human Resources Building Nov 15, 2008
Building is just south of New Corporate Offices on Tippecanoe in San Bernardino, California. SAN BERNARDINO, Calif ... Corporate Offices in San Bernardino. (PR Newswire)
LBI Media, Inc. Reports Third Quarter 2008 Results Nov 15, 2008
The company owns 22 radio stations (fifteen FM and seven AM) and five television stations in greater Los Angeles, CA (including Riverside, San Bernardino and Orange counties), Houston, TX, Dallas-Ft. Worth, TX, San Diego, CA and Salt Lake City, Utah. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
California Chrysler, Jeep(R) and Dodge Dealers and Chrysler LLC Representatives Team Up with KaBOOM! to Build New Child-Designed Playground in One Day at SOAR Charter Academy in San Bernardino, Calif. Nov 13, 2008
to Build New Child-Designed Playground in One Day at SOAR Charter Academy in San Bernardino, Calif ... to Build New Child-Designed Playground in One Day at SOAR Charter Academy in San Bernardino, Calif ... playground building project at the SOAR Charter Academy in San Bernardino November 12, 2008. (PR Newswire)
Bad air costing state's economy billions Nov 13, 2008
Counties in the Los Angeles metropolitan region on average exceeded ozone standards up to 120 days a year between 2005 and 2007, with the most days in Riverside and San Bernardino counties. The San Joaquin Valley on average exceeded ozone standards up to 139 days a year; the counties with the greatest number of days with high ozone levels were Tulare, Stanislaus, Merced and Madera. (San Francisco Chronicle)
ENCINITAS: Local man killed in San Bernardino plane crash Nov 13, 2008
An Encinitas man was among four people killed in a weekend plane crash in the San Bernardino Mountains. David Rodney Helland, 60, was a passenger aboard a small airplane that crashed into San Gorgonio Mountain as it flew from Baja California to Hesperia on Sunday, the San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner's Department said Tuesday. (North County Times)
Coral reefs are threatened as the oceans become more acidic; but all is not yet lost Nov 13, 2008
Tomasz Stanek, San Bernardino, California USA. I think its awesome wat they are doing because its leting the world knw that all though this is an issue no one really knws about it is an issue that is real and its now. (BBC News -- Science)
The Big One: Simulating Giant California Quake Nov 13, 2008
It includes interviews with the USGS, the Office of Homeland Security, the City of Los Angeles, the County of Riverside, the California Governor's Office, the East Valley Water District, the Art Center College of Design, the County of San Bernardino, and a professor emeritus from Colorado State University. Animations are available at at. (Science Daily)
WEEKLY RELEASE: Vikings host Alaska Fairbanks and Alaska Anchorage Nov 13, 2008
Cal State San Bernardino is No.1, UC San Diego No.2, Cal Poly Pomona No.3, Western Oregon No.4, Chico State No.5, Cal State L.A. No.7 and Sonoma State No.8. The eight-team field will be made up of the champions of the GNAC, California Collegiate Athletic Association and Pacific West Conference (BYU Hawaii), who all receive automatic berths, and five at-large entries. (Wwuvikings.com)
California economy loses $28 billion yearly to health effects of ... Nov 13, 2008
High rates of exposure were also found in San Bernardino and Riverside counties, where diesel soot is blown by prevailing winds and then trapped by four mountain ranges. Considered the most lethal form of air pollution, microscopic particulates expelled from tailpipes, factory smoke stacks, diesel trucks and equipment can penetrate through the lungs and enter the bloodstream. (Los Angeles Times)
Study: Calif. air pollution kills more than car crashes Nov 13, 2008
It's slightly better in the South Coast Air Basin, which includes Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside and San Bernardino counties. There, federal ozone standards are exceeded between 115 and 120 days a year, mostly in San Bernardino and Riverside. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Offer made on Bear City Park Nov 11, 2008
Do you believe San Bernardino Valley College should expand its course offerings in Big Bear. Yes, the variety of college classes in Big Bear is limited. (Big Bear Grizzly, CA)
Man assaulted at GV golf course (189) Nov 10, 2008
The 42-year-old man is a convicted sex offender out of San Bernardino, CA, and had been sentenced to two years in prison for sex with a minor under 16 years old. He was enrolled in the Integrated Automated Fingerprint Identification System (IAFIS), which the Border Patrol uses to identify individuals who have a past criminal record in the U.S.. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
Sign at polls raises eyebrows Nov 10, 2008
Do you believe San Bernardino Valley College should expand its course offerings in Big Bear ... There was some confusion at the San Bernardino County Registrar of Voters as to where the 100-foot rule started the driveway, the doorway or neither. (Big Bear Grizzly, CA)
Stater Bros. Charities, KFRG Radio Stations and Loma Linda University Children's Hospital Will Present More Than 1,100 Brand-New Bikes to 4th Grade Students! Nov 7, 2008
Students were chosen by their teachers from four counties, San Bernardino, Riverside, Inyo and Mono for being outstanding students. SAN BERNARDINO, Calif ... Markets, in conjunction with KFRG radio stations will present more than 1,100 brand new bikes to community children on the field of the Arrowhead Credit Union Stadium in San Bernardino, California. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
California: Immigration holds placed on more inmates Nov 7, 2008
Los Angeles, Orange, San Bernardino and Riverside counties all have such programs. ICE said on Thursday that a seven-county area spanning much of Southern California accounted for roughly 17 percent of the 221,000 immigration holds placed on inmates across the country during the fiscal year that ended in September. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Questions/Answers Nov 6, 2008
There'll be plenty of answers next Wednesday night at the NHRA Softball Classic at Arrowhead Credit Union Park in San Bernardino. The charity game will benefit DRAW (Drag Racing Association of Women). (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Forest Service honors... Nov 6, 2008
The National Forest Adventure Pass is required for visitors recreating in the San Bernardino, Angeles, Cleveland and Los Padres national forests. The Fee Free Day is an opportunity to get outdoors and appreciate the open spaces and national treasures of our public lands here in Southern California, while also honoring our country s veterans, said San Bernardino National Forest Recreation Officer Fran Colwell ... San Bernardino National Forest Supervisor s Office: 909-382-2600. (Big Bear Grizzly, CA)
3 suspects arrested in alleged foreclosure scams Nov 4, 2008
Authorities arrested Saul Amador of West Covina, Jesus Flores of Baldwin Park and Rosa Conrado of San Bernardino. Arrest warrants have been issued for two other men: Juan Perez of Grand Terrace and David Giron of Ontario. (KLAS-TV.com, NV)
REGION: FBI says 'Grandpa Bandit' is in custody Nov 4, 2008
The bureau's Los Angeles office also suspects Holder, of San Bernardino County, of heists in Escondido and Glendora, Eimiller said. Earlier this year, FBI officials in San Diego blamed the Grandpa Bandit for four North County robberies since 2007: two in Escondido, one in Carlsbad and one committed in San Marcos during the 2007 wildfires. (North County Times)
Supervisor wants desert off-road mecca spared Nov 4, 2008
A San Bernardino County supervisor wants the military to rethink westward expansion of the 932-square-mile Twentynine Palms Marine base into a popular off-road vehicle area. More News. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Science)
Five juveniles, two adults arrested on conspiracy charges Nov 4, 2008
Local deputies were assisted by 35 law enforcement personnel from the Crime Impact Team, Specialized Enforcement Division and Gang Intelligence Division of the San Bernardino county Sheriff's Department. The juveniles were charged with felony conspiracy. (Big Bear Grizzly, CA)
3 Killed as Unrelenting Storms Batter Southland Nov 4, 2008
A Highland man remained stranded but safe in a San Bernardino County cave as raging waters outside prevented rescuers from reaching him ... It s too dangerous, said Cindy Beavers, a spokeswoman for the San Bernardino County Sheriff s Department ... San Bernardino County. (Yahoo News -- Severe U.S. Weather)
Muslim's Suit Over Scarves In Calif. Jail Settled Nov 4, 2008
s San Bernardino County Settles Suit, Allows Jailed Muslim Women To Wear Headscarves - CBS News ... s San Bernardino County Settles Suit, Allows Jailed Muslim Women To Wear Headscarves ... Under terms of the settlement document released Monday, Muslim women can remove their own headscarves in a private area while being searched and San Bernardino County will provide a 000019AA temporary head covering. (CBS News -- US)
Missing student feared dead Nov 3, 2008
PDF: Read a copy of a guide for families of people who go missing put together by David Van Norman with the San Bernardino County Sheriff;s Department in California: (120k) ... When the missing person is a teenager or an adult, police often assume the person has gone away voluntarily and will return soon, said David Van Norman, a deputy coroner investigator and unidentified and missing persons coordinator for the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department in California. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Fire danger not limited by calendar Nov 2, 2008
1980: Panorama fire, Nov. 24 in San Bernardino. Four killed, 23,600 acres burned, 280 homes destroyed. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Early signing period primer Nov 1, 2008
and No. 67 (San Bernardino, Calif. Cajon). (ESPN -- Women's Basketball)
Judge considers dismissal in suicide over hoax Oct 31, 2008
BIG BEAR, SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY ... San Bernardino County sheriff's spokeswoman Tiffany Swanek said Thursday that the teens, whose names were not released, were arrested Wednesday after other students at Big Bear High School overheard them making suspicious statements. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Crime)
Election 2008: Voter Fraud and Protecting Yourself Oct 31, 2008
"We also know that this kind of activity has occurred in Los Angles County, Kern County, Fresno County, Ventura County, San Bernardino County," Torres said. Torres discussed the recent allegations against Young Political Majors or YPM, a company contracted by the state Republican Party to register voters. (KERO 23, CA)
Western picked fourth in GNAC Coaches Poll Oct 31, 2008
" Three freshmen - Erika Wilson (5-7, Kirkland, WA - Lake Washington), Colby Patton (5-8, Joseph, OR) and Lindsey Shearer (5-9, Oregon City, OR) complete the 2008-09 recruiting class. ALASKA FAIRBANKS NANOOKS Head Coach: Darryl Smith, Great Falls '81 (First year; Overall, 234-132, 13 years) Assistant: Christian Hood 2007-08 Record: 12-14 Conference: 5-13, 8th-T Returning Letter Winners: 9 Returning Starters: Sheena Brown (G, 5-8, Sr., 17.3 ppg, 4.0 rpg, 2.8 apg, 2.2 spg, 38-121 3-pointers, 2nd... (Wwuvikings.com)
Organized Thieves Hit Major Retailers Hard Oct 30, 2008
The conference was organized by Universal Surveillance Systems, a company based in Rancho Cucamonga (San Bernardino County) that develops loss-prevention technologies. The company is beta testing a device that would detect booster bags entering the retailer and alert managers via page devices. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Crime)
Prosecutor says feds take over Nev. abduction case Oct 30, 2008
Police have said he is an illegal immigrant convicted in 1997 in San Bernardino, Calif. of transporting controlled substances, and deported to Mexico in 2003. (Anchorage Daily News)
Choosing the best person for the job Oct 30, 2008
I served as president of the San Bernardino County Special Districts Association for two years and I was on the board of the Special Districts Association in Sacramento, Beck says ... Colven pointed to his membership on various boards including LAFCO, the San Bernardino County Solid Waste Task Force and Fire Department Association of California as examples of his dedication to the job. (Big Bear Grizzly, CA)
Planning, weather were among the fire breaks Oct 29, 2008
Unlike previous instances, when crews were staged primarily at a single spot, these firefighters were ordered to strategic locations in Chino, San Bernardino and Camarillo, and planes and helicopters were spread out at airfields across the region ... At first, computer models predicted that winds would blow all week long. An updated analysis showed that winds would blow only after Thanksgiving on Friday and Saturday and only in the areas around L.A. and San Bernardino counties ... With the... (Yahoo News -- Wildfires & Forest Fires)
High winds fail to pack punch Oct 29, 2008
The National Weather Service declared a red-flag warning from 3 a.m. to 6 p.m. today in the mountains of Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, San Diego, Santa Barbara and Ventura counties. Jamie Meier, a National Weather Service meteorologist, said humidity levels would drop into the single digits, creating the dry conditions that help fuel brush fires. (Yahoo News -- Wildfires & Forest Fires)
Inland Empire Business Networking Event Exceeds Expectations With Upwards of 2000 Attendees Oct 28, 2008
"Making connections and building relationships with Inland Empire's businesses is what it's all about, and what better way to do that than Inland Empire's Largest Mixer," said Tammy Collins of the San Bernardino Area Chamber of Commerce. "This event gives us a chance to meet businesses that have not yet discovered the benefits of joining the Chamber and doing business in San Bernardino." Inland Empire's Largest Mixer is an annual event that brings together local business organizations and Orange... (PR Newswire)
Why the Surge in Home Sales Is Bad News Oct 28, 2008
In Southern California in September, the number of from a year ago; in the Great Foreclosure Belt around Los Angeles, places like San Bernardino and Riverside counties, the jump was even bigger, with houses selling at twice the pace of a year ago. At another time this would be welcomed as good news: Buyers are back. (Slate)
GOP faces fierce fights for California congressional seats Oct 27, 2008
Even David Dreier (R-San Dimas), a veteran of 28 years in the House and a member of the powerful Rules Committee, is campaigning hard for his seat, which includes parts of Los Angeles and San Bernardino counties. Dreier did not respond to a request for an interview. (Los Angeles Times)
Fresno welcomed McDonald's on Blackstone in 1955 Oct 27, 2008
They moved the restaurant to San Bernardino, where they opened McDonald's Barbecue, serving 25 menu items. In 1948, when they realized that 80% of their sales were hamburgers, they shut down the barbecue operation and reopened it as the first McDonald's hamburger stand, selling burgers for 15 cents and fries for 10 cents through an innovative assembly-line system. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
Demand Climbs for Wireless Voice, Multimedia and Internet Access in San Bernardino County Oct 26, 2008
Oct. 25 /PRNewswire/ -- Wireless users in more San Bernardino County locations are now experiencing expanded voice and data coverage thanks to the addition of six new cell sites from Verizon Wireless. The new sites improve 3G coverage and call capacity for customers in and around: -- East Highland along Church Street to the End of Greenspot Road -- Needles -- along 40 Freeway from Needles to the Arizona border and along Highway 95 from Needles to Sidewinder Pass -- Rancho Cucamonga -- Victoria... (PR Newswire)
Wildfires Burn Near Los Angeles, Several Homes... Oct 23, 2008
The fire broke out in Fontana in San Bernardino County at about 12:45 Wednesday, and winds in excess of 30 mph were pushing it west into the mountains and canyons of suburban Rancho Cucamonga, about 40 miles northeast of Los Angeles, county fire spokeswoman Angie Samayoa said. People in about 100 homes near a Buddhist temple have been told they may want to evacuate but are not being ordered to do so, Assistant San Bernardino County Fire Marshall Mike Horton told KABC-TV.. (Fox News)
Winds return fire danger to Southern California Oct 23, 2008
Flames were out by midafternoon but the fire was technically only 60 percent contained because crews had not completely dug a line around it, San Bernardino County fire spokeswoman Tracey Martinez said. Firefighters watched for signs of rekindling. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
