Big Bear, CA - Big Bear Fire Department conducted its first test of its local emergency warning sirens since they went quiet approximately 10 years ago due to changes in technology and radio frequencies. As a result of the test, problems were identified regarding volume levels and range. In addition, one siren did not activate. With this information, the Department will adjust … [Read more...] about Big Bear Fire Department Emergency Warning Siren Test Outcomes
Big Bear Lake Fishin’ for $50k Winners To Be Drawn
Big Bear Lake, CA – For the past 15 years, SCA Promotions Inc. partnered with the Big Bear Visitors Bureau, now known as Visit Big Bear, to provide the prize contract for the Fishin’ for 50k Trout Tournament. The company runs the tagged fish portion of the tournament which includes tag numbering and winning number selections. This year, SCA made a mistake in preparing the … [Read more...] about Big Bear Lake Fishin’ for $50k Winners To Be Drawn
Car Fire On Highway 18 Causes Minor Brush Fire
Big Bear City, CA - At approximately 6:52 am on Thursday, August 22, 2019, fire crews responded to a report of a traffic collision resulting in a vegetation fire on Highway 18 near Holcomb Valley Road. Upon arrival, crews found a rollover accident of a single vehicle on fire that spread to nearby vegetation. Interim Battalion Chief Luke Wagner assumed command of the incident. … [Read more...] about Car Fire On Highway 18 Causes Minor Brush Fire
PENI (Public Enemy Number One) Gang Member Arrested for Parole Violation
Sugarloaf, CA - At approximately 9:15 p.m. on Saturday, August 17th, deputies from the Multi-Enforcement Team and patrol deputies of the Big Bear Sheriff’s Station conducted a routine compliance check on 46 year old Donovan Hogan at a residence in the 200 block of Holmes Lane in Sugarloaf. Hogan is currently on Post Release Community Supervision (PRCS) stemming from a previous … [Read more...] about PENI (Public Enemy Number One) Gang Member Arrested for Parole Violation
Fire and Smoke Reported in Big Bear Valley Fire Department Quickly Responds
Big Bear Lake - UPDATE: 1:21pm, Bluff Fire now reported at about one quarter of an acre. Crews have put a wet line around the fire. Bluff Fire, as it’s now being called, was responded to at approximately 12:12pm today. Fire authorities quickly responded to the half acre fire and units laid a hose around it meaning that spread of the fire is very unlikely. Any … [Read more...] about Fire and Smoke Reported in Big Bear Valley Fire Department Quickly Responds
Tree-Killing Pest Found in Big Bear
Sugarloaf, CA - The invasive goldspotted oak borer (GSOB, Agrilus auroguttatus) was detected last week in recently-killed and dying California black oaks on private property in the unincorporated San Bernardino County community of Sugarloaf. Larval, pupal and adult life stages of the beetle were extracted by the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) … [Read more...] about Tree-Killing Pest Found in Big Bear