Angelus Oaks, CA, April 26, 2013 (12:38) - At approximately 9:35 a.m., a fuel tanker laden with gasoline and diesel fuel overturned on State Route 38 near Angelus Oaks. According to the CHP, an "unknown amount of fuel" has spilled into the surrounding area, and State Route 38 is closed due to the Hazardous Material Incident. Route 38 is closed … [Read more...]
“Cold Creek Incident” closed Highway 38
Posted on 04/26/2013 Written by
Angelus Oaks, CA, April 26, 2013 - Officials closed State Route 38 Friday morning due to a major fuel spill, in what could be a long-term closure. The closure is in effect from Lake Williams to Valley of the Falls Drive, a thirty-mile stretch of highway. At approximately 9:35 a.m., a tanker truck carrying about 10,000 gallons of fuel overturned … [Read more...]
Defensible space: Chipping ends, clean-up still encouraged
Posted on 04/26/2013 Written by
Big Bear City, CA, April 26, 2013 - Since the Curbside Vegetation Chipping Program debuted in 2005 to help create defensible space on private property, several thousand tons of vegetation have been collected each year. The service had been free to Bear Valley residents, but the program is over now that funding has run out. There is still work to … [Read more...]
WeTip recognizes local law enforcement officers
Posted on 04/25/2013 Written by
Big Bear Lake, CA, April 25, 2013 - At the National WeTip Conference on April 19, the program awarded Deputy Alex Collins of the Big Bear Station the Award of Valor, and Detective Jeremiah MacKay a posthumous Award of Valor. Collins and MacKay were struck by gunfire during the Christopher Dorner manhunt in February; MacKay died of his … [Read more...]
Cycling season kicks off with Wednesday Expo
Posted on 04/24/2013 Written by
Big Bear Lake, CA, April 24, 2013 - The Big Bear Cycling Association is holding their free Open House and Expo at Nottingham’s Tavern from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. on Wednesday. This is a chance to renew your membership or just learn about cycling in Big Bear Valley. There will be happy hour food specials and $1 draft beers from Fat Tire, … [Read more...]
Healthcare board meets Tuesday night
Posted on 04/23/2013 Written by
Big Bear Lake, CA, April 23, 2013 - The Board of Directors for the Bear Valley Community Healthcare District holds their business meeting this evening at 41870 Garstin Drive, Big Bear Lake: Closed Session @ 5:00 pm – Hospital Conference Room Open Session @ 6:30 pm –Hospital Cafeteria For more information, call Administrative Assistant … [Read more...]
Pile up the prescription drugs on April 27
Posted on 04/22/2013 Written by
Big Bear Lake, CA, April 22, 2013 - The San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department is partnering with the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) to give the public another opportunity to prevent pill abuse and theft by ridding their homes of potentially dangerous expired, unused, or unwanted prescription drugs. Bring your medications for … [Read more...]
Full containment on Fawnskin Fire expected by Friday
Posted on 04/21/2013 Written by
Fawnskin, CA, April 21, 2013 - UPDATE: The Forest Service reported 50% containment at 30 acres as of 7:00 p.m. Sunday. Full containment is expected by 4/26/13. Forest Service Road 2N71 is closed, as is a section of the PCT between 2N09 and 3N12 (foot traffic is being rerouted). The cause is an escaped campfire. Resources: 6 hand crews 2 … [Read more...]
Fire fighting continues in Fawnskin
Posted on 04/21/2013 Written by
Fawnskin, CA, April 21, 2013 - Forest Service fire information officer Bob Poole reports that the Fawnskin Fire is 20% contained. A hoseline is around the entire blaze, and at least a dozen engines are on scene as air assault continues. The fire started at about 5:30 p.m. Saturday just north of Forest Service Road 2N71, between 3N12 and Polique … [Read more...]
KBHR staff changes and a restructure
Posted on 04/21/2013 Written by
Big Bear City, CA April 21, 2013 - Jay Tunnell, who has spent the last 17 years in the radio business at KBHR Radio and Outdoor (and prior to that, many years at the now defunct KTOT/KBBV), has decided to take up full-time residence in his second home in Lake Havasu. He and his wife Debby are excited for the opportunity to live near their son and … [Read more...]
