Wildfire season is becoming a year-round threat in California. Morongo Basin residents know that wildfires are not just a threat in mountain areas, but can threaten the desert too. Hilary Sloane says firefighters offer the following tips to make your home and property more resistant to wildfire…
Around your home, try use nonflammable mulch, like stones, rocks or sand, forming a five-foot border around the dwelling. On the same note, rake and remove brush and dry leaves from your home’s foundation often. While 3-5 feet is recommended, the farther away, the better. Be sure to dispose of collected debris in appropriate trash receptacles. In general, sweep leaves and other flammable plant growth away from your home, porch, or patio. And don’t forget sheds and play structures, as they should be kept away from flammable debris as well. Finally, if any trees or branches touch your home, or are getting close, now is a good time to trim them.
Sheriff’s Sergeant Dominic Vaca died of his injuries after being shot during a pursuit in Yucca Valley Monday.
A funeral service will be held for Sheriff’s Sergeant Dominic Vaca today. The funeral procession departed the San Bernardino County Coroner’s Office at 6:45 a.m. and arrived at the Glen Helen Amphitheater, 2575 Glen Helen Parkway, in San Bernardino where the service will be held beginning at 10 a.m. The service is not open to the public, but will be live streamed at the link below. Sgt. Vaca was shot and killed in the line of duty on Monday (May 31), while pursuing a fleeing suspect in Yucca Valley. The suspect was also shot and killed during the pursuit.
Palm Springs Desert Sun
Four people died in a two-vehicle collision east of Apple Valley on Saturday night, the San Bernardino County Coroner s Office said.
According to the San Bernardino County Sheriff s Department, emergency personnel arrived at Highway 18 near Sierra Pelona Drive at 8:30 p.m.
Three occupants of a Chevrolet Suburban and one occupant of a Toyota pickup were pronounced dead on the scene.
The site of the crash is about 1.6 miles east of where Bear Valley Road meets Highway 18.
The identities of the victims were not immediately released and it was unclear Sunday what might have caused the crash.
Victorville Daily Press
A Yorba Linda man was killed Saturday in a motorcycle accident in Helendale, the San Bernardino County Coroner s Office said.
Shortly after 11:30 a.m., emergency responders were called to a reported off-road collision on Wild Wash Road west of Interstate 15, the coroner s office said.
The motorcyclist, Jeffrey Phillip Ogan, 56, was pronounced dead at 12:10 p.m. by Desert Ambulance paramedics, the coroner s office said.
It was unclear if other vehicles were involved.
The California Highway Patrol is investigating the incident.
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Four people died in a two-vehicle collision east of Apple Valley on Saturday night, the San Bernardino County Coroner s Office said.
According to the San Bernardino County Sheriff s Department, emergency personnel arrived at Highway 18 near Sierra Pelona Drive at 8:30 p.m.
Three occupants of a Chevrolet Suburban and one occupant of a Toyota pickup were pronounced dead on the scene.
The site of the crash is about 1.6 miles east of where Bear Valley Road meets Highway 18.
The identities of the victims were not immediately released and it was unclear Sunday what might have caused the crash.
Highway 18 was closed between Soledad Drive and Milpas Drive, but according to Caltrans, all lanes were reopened after 7 a.m. Sunday.