The Latest Breaking News from San Bernardino County

Officials in Southern California unprepared for epic mountain blizzard, leaving many trapped and desperate

LOS ANGELES — San Bernardino County officials acknowledged that they were unprepared for the historic back-to-back winter storms that swept through the mountains, leaving many residents stranded for more than a week amid gas leaks and diminishing food supplies.

Los Angeles Times · Mar 4, 2023

California on track for record snow year as storms cause mudslides and leave people trapped

San Bernardino County has declared a local emergency as West Coast braces for more wild weather.

Axios · Feb 28, 2023

San Bernardino County mountains are under first blizzard warning on record

Residents of the San Bernardino County mountains are bracing for potential blizzard conditions Friday and Saturday, joining their western neighbors preparing for extreme winter weather as a massive storm moves into Southern California.

Los Angeles Times · Feb 23, 2023

'California needs to do a better job': San Bernardino County will study seceding after voters' OK

LOS ANGELES — There have been at least 220 attempts to break up California since the state was formed in 1850. None has succeeded.

Los Angeles Times · Dec 20, 2022

California county considers secession to become new US state

San Bernandino County is set to review the long-shot proposal in response to voter frustration with state lawmakers.

Al Jazeera · Dec 16, 2022

1 dead, 11 injured after bus rolls over on I-15 in Mojave Desert

LOS ANGELES — A bus rollover killed one person and injured 11 others late Tuesday on Interstate 15 south of Baker, California, the San Bernardino County Fire Protection District said.

Los Angeles Times · Dec 15, 2022

Girl abandoned at Mojave Desert gas station after father beat mother to death, authorities say

A man is in custody after authorities say he beat a woman to death before abandoning their daughter at a gas station in a remote area of San Bernardino County last week.

Los Angeles Times · Nov 30, 2022

Off-duty Southern California police officer dies after accidentally shooting himself, authorities say

LOS ANGELES — An off-duty Colton police officer died Thursday after accidentally shooting himself, the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department said.

Los Angeles Times · Oct 29, 2022

Brickbat: Weeding Them Out

Former San Bernardino County, Calif., planning commissioner Gabriel Chavez has pleaded guilty to bribery in federal court. Chavez funneled bribe money from people seeking cannabis business permits to then-Baldwin Park city council member Ricardo Pacheco. Pacheco pleaded guilty to bribery in June 2021 and is awaiting sentencing.

Reason · Oct 24, 2022

80-year-old woman mauled to death by 2 dogs in California

An 80-year-old woman out for a walk was mauled to death by two dogs in Baldy Mesa, an unincorporated area of San Bernardino County, authorities said.

Los Angeles Times · Oct 9, 2022