San Jacinto Ranger District

Weather Service issues Red flag warning for mid-week

Monday afternoon, Oct. 16, the National Weather Service issued a Red Flag warning for the Hill. High winds are expected from 2 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 19 through 8 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 20. Light winds tonight and tomorrow will increase to 35 miles per hour after midnight Wednesday. Gusts could approach 40 to 50 mph and…

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Forest Service selects new ranger for San Jacinto District

This week, San Bernardino National Forest Supervisor Jody Noiron announced Arturo Delgado as her choice for San Jacinto District Ranger. Delgado is currently the Forest Wildlife biologist on the Angeles National Forest and plans to begin at the San Jacinto Ranger District the week of May 20. He replaces Laurie Rosenthal, who retired in January.

Forest Service warning about fire danger — “Very High”

John Miller of the San Bernardino National Forest has shared the following warning for the visitors to the San Jacinto Ranger District. Fire Danger Elevated to “Very High” on the San Bernardino National Forest — Fire Restrictions Increased Fire Danger increases with the unseasonable warmer, drier weather along with persistent Santa Ana wind conditions. Weather…

Lawler Fire 95 percent contained, Monday evening

Lawler Fire 95 percent contained, Monday evening

The Lawler Fire, which started Sunday, Jan. 8, was at 95 percent containment Monday evening. The burned acreage is about 14 acres within the San Jacinto Ranger District of the San Bernardino National Forest, according to Kate Kramer, Forest Service Public Information Officer. The small community of Eagle’s Nest is no longer still threatened, The…

San Bernardino National Forest Waives Fees on National Public Lands Day

The San Bernardino National Forest Service is waiving fees on Saturday, September 24. No Adventure Pass is required for use of High Impact Recreation Areas or day-use sites in recognition of National Public Lands Day. The Forest Service has more than 60 project sites for initiatives across the country participating in this hands-on, national volunteer…