Saturday May 18 | Desert Dispatch
Golden State to hike rates by 13 percent
The Golden State Water Company was approved to increase system rates beginning May 22 by roughly 13 percent, according to GSW Mountain and Desert Region District Manager Perry Dahlstrom.
County Fire team practices mountain rescue techniques
WRIGHTWOOD Firefighters glided on ziplines as high as 135 feet above the ground Monday at Navitat Canopy Tours, learning the techniques of mountain rescues.
The Public Utilities Commission unanimously approved an approximately 16 percent rate increase for Golden State Water Company customers, which includes the cities of Claremont, Apple Valley, San Dimas and Wrightwood in its Region 3. Exact increased figures for customers in Region 3 were not available Friday because Golden State officials were still ... (more)
Wildfire Awareness Week begins in Wrightwood
WRIGHTWOOD The Wrightwood Fire Safe Council kicks off its annual Wildfire Awareness Week 10 a.m. Monday at San Bernardino County Fire Station No.
Mobile home devastated by fire in Phelan
PHELAN A fire completely destroyed a double-wide mobile home Thursday night, according to a news release from the San Bernardino County Fire Department.
Desert Studies: The Pacific Crest Trail - Part 2
Well, have you attempted at least part of the PCT yet? Part two, west of the Cajon Pass, is longer but it also has several established campgrounds and other recreation areas along the route.
Fire level raised to 'High' in nearby forest
WRIGHTWOOD Noting a winter rain and snow season that was largely a no-show, officials raised the Fire Danger level to 'High' in the Angeles National Forest on Friday.
Students stand out in History Day competititon
Too often, learning about history in school seems like just a bunch of dead people and meaningless dates.