On Sunday, August 2, the Old Miners Association presented the annual Old Miners Day Parade with dozens of creative floats on display. KBHR News Director Catherine Sandstrom was among the judges; here are the results: ~ Float Sweepstakes: The Bear Valley Historical Society ~ Old Miners Award: Cowboy Gathering ~ Civic Floats: Dancers Anonymous (1st Place) and the Village … [Read more...] about Congratulations to All Parade Participants!
Big Rig Topples at Lakeview Point
Holiday traffic got even more congested on Sunday, July 5 after a big rig tipped over in Arctic Circle on Highway 18 shortly after noon. It spilled twenty gallons of fuel, but first responders were able to confine the spill to the roadway. No word on any injuries. … [Read more...] about Big Rig Topples at Lakeview Point
Downed Tree Results in One Fatality
A freak accident involving a large Jeffrey pine tree which fell on a single moving vehicle on Catalina Road in Big Bear Lake at approximately 11:10 am this morning resulted in the death of the driver, the solo occupant of the car. The vehicle was in motion driving east on Catalina when it was hit by the large tree. Deputies from the San Bernardino Sheriff Department were sent … [Read more...] about Downed Tree Results in One Fatality
Lightning Strike Fires Today in the San Bernardino Mountains
According to John Miller, the Information Officer for the U.S. Forest Service, fire agencies tackled 15 lightening strike fires today. The largest of the fires is the McKinley fire located near the City of Highland and was last recorded to be at over 100 acres. However, crews are building a fire line around the perimeter of the McKinley fire this afternoon. John Miller … [Read more...] about Lightning Strike Fires Today in the San Bernardino Mountains
Highway 330 Re-Opens
Highway 330 has re-opened after being temporarily closed by the U.S. Forest Service due to fire activity near the highway below Running Springs. At this time, all routes in, out and around Big Bear are open. As of 12:15pm, lightening strikes have resulted in a at least a dozen small fires in the San Bernardino. The largest of the fires is the McKinley fire that has grown to … [Read more...] about Highway 330 Re-Opens