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Traffic jams along 15 Freeway after big rig goes up in flames in Cajon Pass
A big rig went up in flames along the 15 Freeway in Cajon Pass Friday, triggering a partial shutdown of the highway as drivers faced a heavy early morning traffic jam.The fire was reported just before 5 a.m. along the southbound side of the freeway, bringing traffic to a grinding halt. While the truck's cab and trailer were fully engulfed in flames, the driver managed to get out and appeared to not be injured, according to California Highway Patrol.CHP announced by 6 a.m. that some lanes of the freeway were closed over the incident. Later, all lanes were reopened with just the furthest right lane on the southbound side remaining shut down.Still, by 7:30 a.m., that part of the 15 Freeway remained heavily impacted with drivers stuck in bumper-to-bumper traffic.Authorities have not released a possible cause of the fire as it remains under investigation.
Optum to Cut 364 Healthcare Jobs Across Los Angeles, San Bernardino, Riverside Counties Amid Urgent Care Reductions
Optum, a health services arm of the healthcare giant UnitedHealth Group, has announced the layoff of 364 employees across California, with a significant number of these layoffs affecting staff at urgent care facilities. As reported by ABC7, Optum's planned job cuts span eight waves starting in September and wrapping up by January 2025. This action is part of a larger scale-down that will see a total of 525 positions eliminated nationwide.
Interstate 15 Shut Down Near Nevada-California Border Due to Semi-Truck Fire, Disrupting Travel Plans
Travelers planning to use Interstate 15 near the Nevada/California state line, found themselves at a standstill as the major thoroughfare was closed in both directions south of the boundary, following an incident where a semi-truck hauling lithium-ion batteries caught fire. The shutdown extended from Afton Canyon to Basin roads after the San Bernardino County Fire Department responded to the blaze on northbound I-15 at mile marker 113, between Barstow and Baker, News 3 LV reported.
Big rig fire on 15 Freeway in the Cajon Pass snarls morning commute
A flaming big rig caused havoc for morning commuters on the 15 Freeway at the Cajon Pass on Friday morning. The fire was first reported just after 4:50 a.m. on the southbound side of the freeway, just south of the 138 Freeway, according to California Highway Patrol logs. The truck's brakes caught fire before the flames spread to the truck's cab. ...
The First Zero-Emission Hydrogen Train in the US Is Setting Off in Late 2024
As zero-emission cars gain in popularity, you can expect to hear more about sustainable trains. The first zero-emission, hydrogen-powered passenger train in the US, called the FLIRT H₂, will begin service later this year in southern California. This story is part of CNET Zero, a series that chronicles the...
Suspect arrested after Southern California man found murdered inside vehicle
A suspect who remained on the run was arrested after a man was found murdered inside a vehicle in San Bernardino County. The suspect was identified as Yusuf Wilson Jr., 31, by the Colton Police Department. On June 3, police responded to a shooting near Fairway and Sperry Drives in Colton at around 10:45 p.m. […]
Robbery, pursuit in Southern California ends with foot chase inside Walmart
Five men wanted in connection with an alleged robbery in Bakersfield were arrested after a high-speed pursuit and a foot chase that ended inside a Walmart in San Bernardino County, authorities announced. The incident unfolded just before noon Wednesday when police in Bakersfield requested the assistance of deputies with the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s […]
Optum laying off 364 employees in California, many at urgent care facilities
Optum, a health care company owned by UnitedHealth Group, is laying off 364 workers in California, many of them at urgent care facilities.The company is laying off 525 people nationwide.According to a letter from Optum sent to the Employment Development Department, layoffs and departmental closures are being carried out in Los Angeles, San Bernardino, and Riverside counties.Locations include Glendora, Montebello, Covina, Pasadena, Long Beach, Redlands, Highland, Los Angeles, Beaumont, Irvine, Hayward, El Segundo and Cerritos.Optum didn't give a reason for the layoffs and didn't say if severance pay is being offered. The layoffs will take place in series of eight "waves," starting in September and ending in January.
Bakersfield Robbery Suspects Arrested After High-Speed Pursuit Ends in Victorville
VICTORVILLE, Calif. (VVNG.com) — Five suspects involved in a Bakersfield robbery were apprehended after their high-speed pursuit crossed into San Bernardino County and prompted Walmart to be evacuated on Wednesday. At approximately 11:38 a.m., on July 24, 2024, deputies from the Victor Valley Station were dispatched to assist the...
Ridgecrest police seek help finding 16-year-old boy, last seen near Highway 178
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — The Ridgecrest Police Department and San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department-Trona Station are looking for help in finding a 16-year-old boy. Ridgecrest police said Bradley Legg was last known to be walking from Trona to Ridgecrest and was last seen near Highway 178 and Trona Road.
Walmart on Palmdale Road in Victorville Evacuated and Closed Due to Police Activity
VICTORVILLE, Calif. (VVNG.com) — Walmart on Palmdale Road was evacuated and closed on Wednesday due to police activity, following a pursuit by the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department. According to Sheriff’s spokeswoman Mara Rodriguez, at 11:38 a.m. on July 24, 2024, deputies began a pursuit on US 395...
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