Local Informant 01

01/14/2025

Banning , CA

At 2:08 pm crews where dispatched to a vegetation fire off S Livingston and E Ramsey.

Unit on scene advised of a less then 1/4 acre fire in grass surrounded by roads and next to a structure .

The forward rate of spread was stopped at 2:18pm .Crews will remain on scene for mop up.

01/14/2025

Banning , CA

At 10:40 am crews where dispatched to a vegetation fire off the Eastbound 10 freeway , East of Highland Springs .

Arriving unit advised of less than a quarter acre and additional units where requested .This area is a known homeless encampment location . CHP was also requested to shutdown the number 4 lane .

The forward rate of spread was stopped at 11:15am and containment was at 11:45 am for the .75 acres .

Crews will remain on scene for mop up for a couple hours . Winds in the area are currently pushing at 12mph and coming from the East . One Edison power pole was damaged.

01/08/2025

Cabazon , CA
At Around 12:25 pm A driver traveling Eastbound noticed an individual starting a fire near the Banning scales on Johnson Lane in Cabazon , CA .

The driver drove to the Banning scales office and notified CHP. He then along with several drivers got out shovels and a fire extinguisher and put out the flames.

CHP quickly detained the individual that started the fire walking westbound on Johnson lane . Cal Fire Engine 89 along with Batt 03 were dispatched and put a perimeter on the smoldering fire .

Cal Fire investigations is enroute and will be handling the investigation.

Specials thanks to the good Samaritan’s that witnessed and notified resources along with taking action to put out the start of the fire . Southern California is currently facing dangerous winds and extreme Fire weather . At the time winds were pushing West and the area is currently under a Red Flag Warning .

Person booked at Larry D. Smith Correctional for :
1 count - PC 451 (C)
1 count - PC 454 (A)

📸first 2 clips Good Samaritan don_art on IG

01/08/2025

01/05/2025

01.05.25
Cabazon, CA

Press release request copy and pasted.

Today at 10:52 a.m., deputies attempted a traffic stop in the area of Bonita Avenue and Broadway Street in Cabazon.

The vehicle failed to yield and a pursuit was initiated.The driver abandoned the vehicle in the area of Eucalyptus Street and Esperanza Avenue and took off running.

Deputies detained the passenger and chased after the suspect on foot. Deputies caught up to the suspect and took him into custody.

The investigation is ongoing .

📸anonymous

01/05/2025

Beaumont , CA

A female suspect was taken into custody after a pursuit ends at Oak Valley Parkway and the westbound 10 freeway last night around 9:40 pm .

The pursuit started when deputies reported having visual of a stolen vehicle at Kirby street and Highway 74 in Hemet last night at 9:12pm.

The vehicle failed to yield, traveled north and eventually came to an end without incident.

📸anonymous

01/04/2025

At 2:30pm fire crews responded to a commercial vehicle fire off Cottonwood Dr and Laurel Crest in Whitewater , CA.
Crews on scene advised of a motor home on fire with extension to vegetation.

As of 3:35pm forward rate of spread has been stopped, 1 motor home is destroyed, 1/2 acre of vegetation was burned, no injuries or fatalities and crews will be committed for 2 hours .

This was the Emerald IC

Video credit Keith Metz

01/04/2025

01.04.25
Banning, CA
Spent some time yesterday talking to elected officials and rescue groups after A.R.E officially vacated the property . We are all wondering what is next ?

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01/01/2025

12.31.24
Banning ,CA

Story I was working on today. A lady is offered a ride, taken to a different location, assaulted and was able to escape. Unfortunately was hit by a passerby vehicle .

She survived, is recovering and wanted to share her story so the community is aware.

The individual that caused this is still on the loose and stated, he has killed many girls before .

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12/31/2024

https://open.substack.com/pub/localinformant01/p/123024-fatal-traffic-collision?r=43gz0k&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web

12/29/2024

12.28.24
Banning , CA

A pursuit that was initiated by Monterey Police for a stolen vehicle ends in Banning, CA.

The pursuit traveled across the Eastbound 10 freeway at 100mph with multiple agency's assisting.

The pursuit terminated at W Jacinto view near
McGovern Ave just before 10:30pm with 2 arrested .

Video

https://youtu.be/SRq1ZboVYCM?si=kzvRuSkTdo_BlJ7A

12/26/2024

12.25.24
Banning , CA

First responders responded to a vehicle over the side today around 6:30pm at the curve on Bluff St passing the yellow gates , approaching the Banning Bench .

Units arriving advised of a vehicle with air bags deployed and blocking the roadway , along with a vehicle over the side with a patient inside .

Fire crews hiked down and made contact with the elderly female patient and advised that she was uninjured .

A rope system rescue was set up and Mercy Air was put on standby. Rescuers utilizing a rope system along with a litter hoisted down to the patient . She was secured and on the roadway by 7:20pm .

AMR evaluated the patient , she declined any further assistance . I’m told by a friend that she is back home .

A secondary vehicle was seen on the roadway and was being towed away .

The 2 vehicles were not related in the traffic collision .

CHP is handling the investigation.

Full video is on my YouTube page

https://youtu.be/ZnxVqDKATMo?si=eMrZKCJzzZAgfWaE

12/21/2024

12.20.24
Cabazon , CA

A Reported structure fire was dispatched at 9:25pm near the corner of Adele and Elm st. In Cabazon .

First units arriving advised of a fully engulfed mobile home . The fire eventually spread onto a secondary unit .

Fire crews worked on containing the blaze and conducted a search for occupants, which turned out clear . A commitment time of 4 hours was given and one person will be needing assistance from the Red Cross .

The cause of the fire remains under investigation.

This was the Adele IC .

Footage

https://youtu.be/6snP6aGbqig?si=PfZXRdx7CYja1vHT

12/21/2024

12.20.24

Banning, CA

Santa is currently traveling thru Banning on a fire truck and being escorted by Banning PD .
The caravan started at 5:30 pm and will parade thru the community and Banning Parks .
The route is on the second slide .

12/20/2024

On Friday, December 20, 2024, at 10 AM, Fire Captain Jason Craig's remains will be escorted from the San Bernardino County Coroner's Office at 175 Leana Rd. San Bernardino, CA, to the Weaver Mortuary at 1177 Beaumont Ave. Beaumont, CA

If you’d like to honor Captain Jason Craig , please attend the travel route .

12/20/2024

12.19.24
Banning , CA

Yesterday, I had the pleasure of meeting Sara , a local hand-painting muralist who has done a ton of work in the Banning community. She was repainting the "City of Banning - Endless Opportunities" mural after some vandalism was done to it. The mural is located off W. Ramsey and S. Sixth St. It consists of two walls that are 15 ft high and each 120 ft in length, coming to 240 ft in total with 3,600 sq ft. It could be one of the largest in Riverside County.

Sara says it took 325 hours of personal labor and 47 hours of community work by the Boys and Girls Club and the Banning Community Center. The Banning Chamber commissioned her for the mural.

She says " We need to protect and love our community. We deserve to be safe & happy and if you see something , say something “

Her IG

https://www.instagram.com/sweetbabybeanscustoms?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==

12/18/2024

Info on the Furry Pets Foster Care Program starts at 4:20mins

12/18/2024

8:26am
16th and Nicolette School bus vs vehicle.
2 minor injuries per radio traffic.
Kids on board not injured.