Big Bear, CA - Fire crews in all districts will take advantage of weather conditions safe for prescribed fire to burn slash piles made from vegetation thinned from the National Forest. Additionally, one project, which is located along Forest Road 1N09* (City Creek Rd.) off Highway 330, will be the first broadcast burn of the season. These active forest management projects … [Read more...] about Prescribed Burning Picks Back Up This Week Across National Forest
Ed Trust Golden Apple Awards
On Sunday, January 12th, the Big Bear Valley Education Trust honored some of Big Bear's outstanding educators at their annual Golden Apple Awards. Those celebrated included teachers Susan Mueller, Sue Reynolds and Julie Smith, educators Phil Hamilton and Sharon Congdon and volunteers Joe and Nancy Siska. The Ed Trust also honored their founder, Liz Harris and supporters … [Read more...] about Ed Trust Golden Apple Awards
Local Eagle Pair Lay First Egg of the Season
Big Bear Lake, CA - UPDATE 1/11/2020 - The second egg of the 2020 season was laid at approximately 5:09 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 11, to the delight of thousands of live viewers on the Big Bear Bald Eagle Cam. Wednesday, January 8th, started out as a pretty quiet day at the Big Bear eagle nest. Around 3:30, Jackie and Shadow both came in, adding some fluff, moving some sticks, … [Read more...] about Local Eagle Pair Lay First Egg of the Season
23 Year Old Big Bear City Resident Arrested on Felony Charges of Possession and Distribution of Child Pornography
Big Bear City, CA - Detectives from the Big Bear Sheriff’s Station recently received a Cybertip report of a video containing suspected child pornography on Facebook that was forwarded to the Center for Missing and Exploited Children. Detective Andrew Montbriand authored a search warrant to investigate the Facebook profile that contained the suspected child pornography. Through … [Read more...] about 23 Year Old Big Bear City Resident Arrested on Felony Charges of Possession and Distribution of Child Pornography
Suspect Arrested for Lewd and Lascivious Acts on Minors: Additional Victims Urged to Contact Detectives
Big Bear City, CA - UPDATE - January 15th An additional male victim has come forward to file a report of sexual misconduct by Castaldi. The victim was 14 years old at the time the incident occurred. On January 14, 2020, the San Bernardino County District Attorney’s Office filed a criminal complaint against Edward Castaldi on seven counts of illegal sexual acts on a minor, … [Read more...] about Suspect Arrested for Lewd and Lascivious Acts on Minors: Additional Victims Urged to Contact Detectives