UPDATE : August 23, 2016 - The cause of yesterday's loss of phone service was due to a damaged fiber-optic cable providing service for Frontier Communications. Multiple agencies including Bear Valley Electric Service, Southwest Gas, Frontier, and CalTrans are working on projects on Big Bear Boulevard. Yesterday early afternoon, a third-party construction contractor was digging … [Read more...] about Frontier Communications Landlines Down
Fatal Accident on SR-38
Big Bear Lake, CA, July 5, 2016 - On the morning of Sunday, July 3rd, Arrowhead Area CHP officers responded to the scene of a traffic collision on SR-38, also known as North Shore Drive, west of Minnesula Road by Juniper Point. Eric Rhydale Caston, a 35 year old resident of Big Bear City, California, was driving west on the 38 in a White, Ford, F-250. For an unknown reason, … [Read more...] about Fatal Accident on SR-38
Local Suspect Identified and Booked on Felony Charges of Starting a Fire
Big Bear Lake, CA, June 22, 2016 - Shortly before noon today, deputies of the Big Bear Sheriff's Station responded to a report of a fire in the 200 block of North Starvation Flats Road in Big Bear Lake. Witnesses reported that the fire started immediately after two subjects left the area in a vehicle. Deputies conducted an area check and located the vehicle and subjects … [Read more...] about Local Suspect Identified and Booked on Felony Charges of Starting a Fire
Traffic Collision Resulted in Major Injuries on SR-330
Running Springs, CA, May 23, 2016 - On Sunday, May 22nd, at approximately 2:11 pm, Arrowhead Area CHP responded to a traffic collision on the 330, just north of Highland Avenue. Teresa Benitez, a 49-year old resident of Paramount, was driving southbound in a white 2000 El Dorado bus carrying 22 passengers. For an unknown reason, the front of bus collided with the rear of a … [Read more...] about Traffic Collision Resulted in Major Injuries on SR-330
Murder Suspect Arrested
Big Bear City, CA, May 18, 2016 - On Tuesday, May 17, 2016, at approximately 2:05 p.m., deputies from the Big Bear Sheriff’s Station responded to the report of a stabbing in the area of the 2100 block of E. State Lane. Upon arrival, deputies located the victim who was suffering from apparent stab wounds. The victim was transported to a local area hospital where he was … [Read more...] about Murder Suspect Arrested