San Bernardino County
Coverage of San Bernardino County in the Nexus archive.
- Southern California man burns down home after family argument, authorities say
A 46-year-old man was arrested for allegedly threatening to harm a dog before burning down his family’s home in San Bernardino County after an argument. The suspect, Clifton Bedore, was identified by the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department. Fire crews from the Twin Peaks station responded to the incident on July 4.
- 32 arrested, 7.5 tons of illegal fireworks seized in San Bernardino County
Authorities arrested 32 people and seized 7.5 tons of illegal fireworks during a three-month enforcement operation in San Bernardino County. The operation, conducted by the sheriff's and fire departments from April to June, targeted illegal fireworks possession, sale, and transportation.
- July Fourth fireworks may bring 'hazardous' air quality to Southern California. What you need to know
Hazardous air pollution levels are expected in central and southern Los Angeles County, northern Orange County, Riverside, and San Bernardino counties due to July Fourth fireworks from 5 p.m. Saturday to 3 p.m. Sunday.
- July Fourth fireworks may bring 'hazardous' air quality to Southern California. What you need to know
Hazardous air pollution levels are expected in central and southern Los Angeles County, northern Orange County, Riverside, and San Bernardino counties from 5 p.m. Saturday to 3 p.m. Sunday due to July Fourth fireworks.
- Attempted murder suspects arrested for shooting outside Walmart in San Bernardino County
Three suspects were arrested for a shooting outside a Walmart in Hesperia, San Bernardino County, which left a man hospitalized with serious injuries. The incident occurred at the Walmart Supercenter on the 13400 block of Main Street on June 30 just after 7 p.m.
- Mother pregnant with twins killed in San Bernardino County crash
Lorena Lopez, a 33-year-old woman five months pregnant with twins, was killed in a San Bernardino County crash on June 27 while en route to a family party. The incident has left her loved ones devastated.
- Southern California man killed after car goes 'airborne' in Ohio crash
A man from San Bernardino County died in a car crash in Ohio where his vehicle became airborne. The incident occurred on I-71 north in Deerfield Township around 2:30 a.m. on July 2, prompting a response from the Ohio State Highway Patrol.
- 33-year-old mother pregnant with twins killed in Apple Valley crash
A 33-year-old mother who was pregnant with twins was killed in a crash in Apple Valley, San Bernardino County. Loved ones are grieving the sudden loss.
- Human remains discovered on San Bernardino County property
Human remains were discovered in a residential neighborhood on the 19000 block of Crest Drive in Apple Valley, San Bernardino County, prompting an investigation. The remains were reported to authorities by a caller on June 26 just before 8:30 p.m.
- Red flag warning for critical fire weather in place across swath of Southern California
A red flag warning for critical fire weather is active in parts of San Bernardino, Kern, Inyo, and Tulare counties until 11 p.m. Saturday due to strong winds and critically low humidity.
- More than a quarter-million Californians will have their medical debt abolished
Over 261,000 Californians will have $550 million in medical debt erased by nonprofit Undue Medical Debt, funded by Evan Spiegel and Miranda Kerr. The relief targets individuals at or below 400% of the federal poverty level or with medical debt exceeding 5% of annual income, primarily in Southern California counties.
- This new California law lets you give public officials a piece of your mind — remotely
A new California law, SB 707, effective July 1, requires cities and counties in Southern California with specific population thresholds to allow remote public participation in meetings. The law mandates remote comment options, meeting pauses during technical issues, and translation of agendas into commonly spoken languages to enhance civic engagement.
- Man arrested for alleged kidnapping, assault of female victim in San Bernardino County
A 21-year-old man, Julin Bracamontes, was arrested in San Bernardino County on June 13 for allegedly kidnapping and assaulting a female victim. The incident occurred during a domestic disturbance on Manzanita Drive, as reported by the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department.
- DUI stop in San Bernardino County uncovers ghost gun, silencer and ammo
A DUI stop in San Bernardino County led to the discovery of two firearms without serial numbers, a silencer, and high-capacity magazines. Deputies from the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Victorville station conducted the stop on a 2006 Infiniti near Nova Lane on June 19.
- Southern California elementary school proctor jailed in child sex abuse case
A 22-year-old elementary school proctor in San Bernardino County is in custody for possessing child sexual abuse material and engaging in lewd acts in public. The investigation was conducted by the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department’s Specialized Investigations Division, Crimes Against Children Detail.
- Open beer, 8 empty cans found in alleged DUI driver's car as CHP cracks down on impaired driving
A DUI driver was arrested in San Bernardino County with an open beer and eight empty cans in their car during a California Highway Patrol enforcement campaign. The bust occurred as part of a statewide 'maximum enforcement period' targeting impaired driving.
- Illegal cannabis grow operation found in quiet Southern California neighborhood
Deputies in San Bernardino County seized over 1,000 cannabis plants and several pounds of processed marijuana from an illegal grow operation in Rancho Cucamonga. The investigation began on June 15 after deputies received information about the suspected operation.
- 1-year-old boy killed after falling from moving vehicle in San Bernardino County
A 1-year-old boy was killed after falling from a moving vehicle in San Bernardino County. The incident occurred on June 18 in Colton near the intersection of South Mt. Vernon Avenue and Centerpointe Drive, where police performed life-saving measures but the child was unresponsive.
- Young woman, 19, shot to death in San Bernardino County home
A 19-year-old woman was fatally shot in her home in Colton, San Bernardino County, prompting police to search for a suspect. Authorities responded to a report of a shooting at Silver Star Circle on June 15 at approximately 1:26 a.m.
- Georgia resident, elderly California woman among 3 more arrested for 2016 cold case Apple Valley murder
Three individuals, including a Georgia resident and an elderly California woman, were arrested for the 2016 murder of Michael Brooks in Apple Valley. Brooks, 54, was found dead from a gunshot wound in a home on Aug. 10, 2016.
- 19-year-old man attacked by bear in San Bernardino County
A 19-year-old man was attacked by a bear at his home in San Bernardino County, causing concern among residents. The incident occurred in Crestline on June 15 and follows an increase in bear sightings in the area.
- Woman, 19, shot multiple times, killed in Victorville street
A 19-year-old San Bernardino County woman was shot multiple times and killed in Victorville on a weekend street. Detectives are investigating the murder, which occurred in the 12000 block of Osprey Lane around 11:30 a.m.
- New Southern California robot dog could change rescue operations
The San Bernardino County Fire Department has introduced a four-legged robot dog named HawkRobo to assist firefighters in dangerous emergencies. The robot performed tricks like flipping and standing on its hind legs, drawing positive reactions at the department’s headquarters.
- CHP involved in violent Inland Empire crash
A California Highway Patrol officer was involved in a violent crash in San Bernardino County Thursday night. The Victorville Fire Department responded to the incident at Hook Boulevard and Cobalt Road just after 8 p.m. Details about the cause of the collision remain unclear.
- 64-year-old driver killed after crashing into bus in San Bernardino County
A 64-year-old driver was killed after crashing into the rear of an OmniTrans bus in San Bernardino County. The collision occurred near South Mt Vernon Avenue and Centerpoint Drive in Colton on June 10 at approximately 4 p.m.
- Las Vegas man accused of sexual assault of 13-year-old California girl
A 19-year-old Las Vegas man has been arrested in connection with a child sexual abuse investigation involving a 13-year-old girl in San Bernardino County. The investigation began June 6 after reports were received by deputies and detectives from the Victorville Sheriff’s Station.
- Hit-and-run suspect arrested for deadly crash that set motorcyclist on fire in San Bernardino County
A 24-year-old suspect, Victor Gonzalez, was arrested for a hit-and-run crash in Redlands that caused a 73-year-old motorcyclist to catch fire. The incident occurred on Highway 38 between Amethyst and Garnet streets on June 9.
- ICE retaliated against hunger striking detainees at Adelanto facility, immigration advocates say
Over 100 detainees at the Adelanto ICE Processing Center in San Bernardino County were on a hunger strike over facility conditions. Immigration advocates allege that ICE retaliated against the hunger-striking detainees.
- ICE retaliated against hunger striking detainees at Adelanto facility, immigration advocates say
Over 100 detainees at the Adelanto ICE Processing Center in San Bernardino County were on a hunger strike over facility conditions. Immigration advocates allege ICE retaliated against the hunger strikers.
- California woman sentenced to 4 years in deadly OnlyFans fetish encounter
A 32-year-old OnlyFans content creator from San Bernardino County was sentenced to four years in prison for her role in a fatal fetish encounter with a 56-year-old man from Escondido. The incident occurred after the man contacted her through a website in March-April 2023.
- Innocent driver, 74, killed in Southern California DUI police pursuit crash
A 74-year-old man was killed and three others hospitalized in a crash caused by a motorist accused of driving under the influence who fled police in San Bernardino County. The incident occurred after officers with the Rialto Police Department spotted a maroon 2020 Dodge Charger stopped on the road.
- Rollover crash involving 8 teens leaves 1 dead in San Bernardino County
A 17-year-old boy was killed in a single-vehicle rollover crash that injured six other teens in San Bernardino County on June 7. The incident occurred at the intersection of Rancho and Lilac roads in Adelanto.
- San Bernardino County firefighter dies with family, service dog by his side
San Bernardino County firefighter Robert 'BJ' Myers died on June 4 while off duty, surrounded by family, friends, fellow firefighters, and his service dog Scout. The San Bernardino County Fire Protection District announced his death, highlighting his dedication to the department and community.
- Watch: Officers chase stolen pickup from Fontana into Los Angeles
Officers chased a stolen pickup driver from Fontana into Los Angeles through freeways and streets. The driver, wanted in a possible carjacking, gestured out the vehicle's window and exited the freeway into southern LA County communities.
- Map: See which CA governor's race candidates are leading in each county
In California’s gubernatorial primary, Steve Hilton leads with 27.2% of counted votes, followed by Xavier Becerra at 26% and Tom Steyer at 20.2%. Hilton holds a strong lead in red counties like Orange and San Bernardino, while Becerra outpaces opponents in populous blue counties such as Los Angeles. Steyer maintains an advantage in progressive-leaning Northern California counties.
- Family driving to graduation is killed, including 4-year-old twins, in fiery SoCal crash
A family of five, including a Fresno man, his wife, his brother, and their 4-year-old twin daughters, was killed in a fiery crash in San Bernardino County on May 22. The family was reportedly driving to a graduation event when the accident occurred.
- Family driving to graduation is killed, including 4-year-old twins, in fiery SoCal crash
A family, including a Fresno man, his wife, his brother, and their daughters (which included 4-year-old twins), was killed in a fiery crash in San Bernardino County on May 22.
- Family of 5 killed in fiery crash on way to graduation in California
A family of five was killed in a fiery crash in San Bernardino County while traveling to a graduation celebration in Arizona. The family was traveling from Fresno to the event when the accident occurred.
- Family of 5 killed in fiery crash on way to graduation in California
A Fresno family traveling to a graduation celebration in Arizona was tragically killed in a fiery crash in San Bernardino County. The incident occurred while the family was en route to the event.
- Fresno family of 5 killed in fiery crash in San Bernardino County
A Fresno family of five was killed in a fiery crash in San Bernardino County while traveling to a graduation celebration in Arizona. The incident occurred during their journey to the event.