Tag: angeles national forest
Local fires almost completely contained
The Line, Bridge, and Airport fires have been active since Sept. 6, with the Bridge Fire the largest fire currently blazing in California.
Fairplex takes in horses displaced by wildfires
The Fairplex in Pomona is currently housing 78 horses and one donkey displaced by the Bridge Fire, which started in Angeles National Forest on Sept. 8 and accelerated rapidly in those next few days.
Wildfires engulf Southern California
Portions of Los Angeles, San Bernardino, Orange and Riverside counties have been engulfed in wildfires, most of which are still burning out of control uncomfortably close to the University of La Verne.
Bill would expand protection for San Gabriel Mountains
A proposed federal law could expand the San Gabriel Mountains National Monument and provide more areas for hikers, campers and nature enthusiasts.
La Verne protects foothills
The La Verne Land Conservancy received a 5.1 million state grant last week for the restoration and preservation of approximately 271 acres in the foothills above La Verne.
Effects of Williams Fire pose threat to wildlife, homes
The Williams Fire, which began Sept. 22, is now 100 percent contained and has burned 37,240 acres. The fire, which burned 72 structures, not only affected human residents of the Angles National Forest and its surrounding areas, but has had an impact on its animal inhabitants.