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Past articles by Brian:

Rockslide, avalanche areas on Highway 18 remain closed in San Bernardino Mountains

There is no timetable for them to reopen as rainy weather is limiting the work that can be performed. → Read More

Fewer emergency calls led to weekend decision to reopen San Bernardino Mountain roads to visitors

The decision was criticized by many mountain residents who considered the reopening too soon and unnecessarily risky. → Read More

Family questions Montclair officers’ actions after man is put on life support after confrontation

The attorney for the man’s family says the person who called the police never said she was in any danger, the opposite of what the police asserted. → Read More

Family questions Montclair officers’ actions after man is put on life support after confrontation – San Bernardino Sun

The attorney for the man’s family says the person who called the police never said she was in any danger, the opposite of what the police asserted. → Read More

San Bernardino mountain residents still under siege are outraged highways were reopened to visitors

By Sunday afternoon, some residents said, drivers who appeared unfamiliar with the area appeared, adding to the chaos. → Read More

To rescue mountain residents, San Bernardino County’s snowcats create their own roads

The snowcats have glided over deep snow to bring aid to hundreds of San Bernardino Mountains residents. → Read More

To rescue mountain residents, San Bernardino County’s snowcats create their own roads

The snowcats have glided over deep snow to bring aid to hundreds of San Bernardino Mountains residents. → Read More

Highway 18 in San Bernardino Mountains closed because of rock slides

Caltrans said it had hoped to have the initial slide cleared Thursday evening, but additional slides occurred. → Read More

Coroner: 1 death in San Bernardino Mountains linked to recent storms; 8 others being investigated

Most who died had been ill or extremely elderly. A 93-year-old woman died after losing power to her Crestline home. → Read More

Coroner: 1 death in San Bernardino Mountains linked to recent storms; 8 others being investigated

Most who died had been ill or extremely elderly. A 93-year-old woman died after losing power to her Crestline home. → Read More

Sheriff: Man arrested in Big Bear Lake after plowing ahead with illicit scheme

A 35-year-old San Dimas resident stole a snow plow from the city in an effort to make money by clearing roads, officials said. → Read More

Coroner: 1 death in San Bernardino Mountains linked to recent storms; 8 others being investigated

Most who died had been ill or extremely elderly. A 93-year-old woman died after losing power to her Crestline home. → Read More

In interview, San Bernardino County sheriff calls criticism of storm response misguided

“In terms of doing what’s important — protecting human life — the response has been immediate,” Sheriff Shannon Dicus said → Read More

Highway 18 in San Bernardino Mountains being inspected for avalanche threat

The area between Snow Valley Resort and Big Bear Dam is closed while a Caltrans team from Northern California inspects the mountainside. → Read More

San Bernardino mountain residents help one another with food, support

At 1:30 p.m. Friday, some 130 people were lined up in the parking lot to get food donated by Goodwin and Sons, the market where the roof had collapsed. → Read More

Sheriff helping San Bernardino Mountains residents who want to leave

The National Guard arrived on Thursday, but little information was available on when roads would be cleared of snow. → Read More

San Bernardino County sheriff’s deputies to wear video cameras soon – San Bernardino Sun

The department is the last of the Southern California sheriff’s agencies to adopt the cameras. . → Read More

San Bernardino Mountains escorts suspended as snow blankets highways

It was unclear Wednesday morning whether escorts would resume at the 5 to 9 p.m. window. → Read More

With California’s soaring mountains steep in snow, here’s how to avoid an avalanche

‘Anytime you get a significant snowstorm in the mountains, avalanches should be on your mind,’ a U.S. Forest Service expert says. → Read More

Escorts up Highways 18, 330 begin for San Bernardino Mountains residents

The escorts will be from 5 to 9 a.m. and from 5 to 9 p.m. → Read More