The U.S. Forest Service will begin its winter prescribed burn program in the San Bernardino National Forest with the arrival of favorable weather conditions. Winter burning projects continue the effort to reduce the threat of catastrophic wildfire and improve forest health. The prescribed fire program will continue through the winter months as weather and conditions…

California’s minimum wage is headed to $15 per hour, but it will take six years to reach that level, according to an agreement Gov. Edmund G. Brown Jr., state legislators and labor leaders announced Monday. “This is economic justice,” Brown said at Monday’s press conference announcing the agreement. “It makes sense and will help our…

Unlike the 2015-16 El Niño, May flowers are expected to appear as forecasted. The anticipated blossoms will create a rainbow on the Hill, despite the winter temperatures and snow last week. Last week, the final April showers fell throughout the area, preparing the vegetation for spring. Nearly 0.6 inches fell at the U.S. Forest Service’s…