Big Bear Lake, CA, April 5, 2013 - On Saturday, April 06, 2013 at 10:41 a.m., sheriff’s dispatch received a call of a plane down in Big Bear. The plane went down (in what was probably more of a hard landing) near the south shore line. Several passengers were able to exit the plane and two of them have minor injuries. Deputies and medical aid … [Read more...]
Prescribed Fire Planned Near Angelus Oaks
Posted on 04/02/2013 Written by
San Bernardino, CA, April 2, 2013 – Forest Service Fire crews are planning to burn about 120 acres as part of the Angelus Oaks Fuel Reduction project. Weather conditions permitting, firefighters expect the project to last one week, and they’re planning to begin work as early as April 8. The project area is located along Forest Road 1N12 … [Read more...]
Arson Suspect Charged
Posted on 03/22/2013 Written by
San Bernardino, CA, March 22, 2013 - The man suspected of starting five wildfires yesterday in Waterman Canyon, Jaried Escobedo, has been charged with arson and bail set at $250,000. The fires in Waterman Canyon above San Bernardino were quickly knocked down Thursday afternoon by firefighters. The suspect, 27-year-old Jaried Escobedo of San … [Read more...]
Waterman Canyon Fires
Posted on 03/21/2013 Written by
San Bernardino, CA, March 21, 2013 - Five suspicious fires in Waterman Canyon above San Bernardino were quickly knocked down Thursday afternoon and a suspect has been taken into custody. Initially, it was unclear what charges Jaried Escobedo will face. The 27-year-old from San Bernardino was treated for injuries he sustained when he was trying to … [Read more...]
Pile Burning Today
Posted on 03/20/2013 Written by
Seven Oaks, CA, March 20, 2013 - Smoke may be visible today (Wednesday, March 20) near Glass Road and Highway 38. The US Forest service wants the public to know that pile and debris burning will take place today, so you may see smoke in the area. … [Read more...]
Pile Burn Near Sugarloaf Planned For Today
Posted on 03/12/2013 Written by
Sugarloaf, CA, March 12, 2013 - The US Forest Service will burn slash and debris piles along State Route 38 near Sugarloaf today, weather and conditions permitting. Smoke will be visible to motorists and the area. This is part of the on-going South Big Bear Fuels Reduction Project. … [Read more...]
Sheriff Commends Search Tactics as Sound, Effective and Valiant
Posted on 02/16/2013 Written by
Big Bear Lake, CA, February 16, 2013 -- During a press conference Friday, multiple authorities recapped the previous eight days of the Christopher Dorner investigation. San Bernardino County Sheriff John McMahon expressed pride in the heroic efforts of peace officers who put themselves in imminent danger to protect the public and each other, and … [Read more...]
Paramedics from the Big Bear in 7 Oaks
Posted on 02/12/2013 Written by
Big Bear Lake, Ca Tuesday February 12, 2013 6:00 pm - Paramedics from the Big Bear area have been sent to the 7 Oaks area at 6:00 pm the nature of this medical call is unknown. The fire burning the cabin that gunman Dorner is believed to located is now burning down to the foundations. Big Bear fire personnel have been sent to the area of Seven … [Read more...]
Shootout: 1 deputy killed, 1 wounded, sources tell L.A. Times
Posted on 02/12/2013 Written by
From The Los Angeles Times One of the deputies involved in a gun battle Tuesday afternoon with fugitive former police officer Christopher Dorner has died of his wounds, law enforcement sources told The Times. The San Bernardino County sheriff's deputy was airlifted to Loma Linda University Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead, … [Read more...]
