You may recall that, on Monday, Highway 330 was closed for hours, due to an accident involving a big rig, which had allegedly (per the CHP) lost its brakes. Since that time, on Wednesday, a commercial enforcement unit with the California Highway Patrol was on the mountain, conducting roadside inspections of commercial trucks—which, officials tell KBHR, was not prompted by … [Read more...] about CHP Conducts Mountain-Area Roadside Inspection of Commercial Trucks
Big Bear Resident Scott Tangenberg Assumes District Ranger Post for San Bernardino National Forest
The San Bernardino National Forest has named Big Bear resident Scott Tangenberg as the new district ranger on the Mountaintop District, filling the former post of Kurt Winchester, who now serves as the forest’s fire and aviation management officer. Tangenberg, who has been the deputy district ranger for our area, assumes his new position on Monday, September 27. Says Forest … [Read more...] about Big Bear Resident Scott Tangenberg Assumes District Ranger Post for San Bernardino National Forest
Sixteen-Year-Old Arrested for Setting Crafton Fire May Be Responsible for a Dozen or More Other Blazes; Crafton Hills College Open for Night Classes
Earlier today (September 24), officials from the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department and CalFire held a press conference, outlining some new information regarding the arson arrest connected with the Crafton Fire, which has now burned 347 acres, and is at 60% containment. Just after the fire broke out in the Yucaipa area yesterday afternoon, witnesses noticed a … [Read more...] about Sixteen-Year-Old Arrested for Setting Crafton Fire May Be Responsible for a Dozen or More Other Blazes; Crafton Hills College Open for Night Classes
A Community Thank You from The Lighthouse Project for Making the Run the Bear Big Bear Lake Marathon a Success
We wish to extend a huge thank you to our community for your amazing show of support for ‘Run The Bear – Big Bear Lake Marathon.’ Thanks to all of you, this huge event was a huge success. Over 1,300 participants--some traveling from as far as Australia to run here--were thrilled by our spectacular scenery, challenging hills and altitude, well-stocked and staffed aid and medical … [Read more...] about A Community Thank You from The Lighthouse Project for Making the Run the Bear Big Bear Lake Marathon a Success