Conditions
Air quality alert: ozone pollution warning in effect through Sunday evening
South Coast AQMD says harmful ozone levels are expected through 8 PM Sunday — sensitive groups should limit outdoor time, especially in the afternoon.
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Edition
Thursday, July 30, 2026
Recreation
Silverwood Lake reopens for swimming after harmful algae treatment
The lake had been closed to swimmers due to a harmful algae bloom; officials have not yet confirmed what treatment was used or how long the closure lasted.
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Public safety
Big Bear couple sentenced for fatally scalding 1-year-old boy
A local pair has been sentenced in connection with the death of a toddler — but key details about the case remain unconfirmed.
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Recreation
Family launches fundraiser for pregnant widow of man killed at Castle Rock Trail
Andrew Ferrarone, 33, died July 15 after a fall at the Big Bear Lake climbing area; his wife Nina Kim faces medical bills and parenthood alone.
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Public safety
Prison sentences handed down in death of Sugarloaf toddler Henry Wheatley Brown
A San Bernardino County judge sentenced a woman and her boyfriend to state prison following their guilty pleas in the 2023 death of 14-month-old Henry Brown.
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