Big Bear, CA, August 22, 2013 - We have received reports that the Verizon and AT&T telephone systems are down in Running Springs, Arrowbear and Big Bear. The cause is unknown. According to Jeff Willis, Big Bear Fire Chief, the system failure has also prompted the "911" emergency system to be down. Residents in need of "911" emergency service are advised to call … [Read more...] about UPDATE: Phone System Failure Prompts Unavailability of “911” System – Temporary Alternate Number Available
Verizon Experiencing Problems – 911 Emergency System is Down – Alternate Number Available
Big Bear, CA, August 22, 2013 - The Verizon telephone system is down in Running Springs, Arrowbear and Big Bear. The cause is unknown. According to Jeff Willis, Big Bear Fire Chief, the Verizon failure has also prompted the "911" emergency system to be down. Residents in need of "911" emergency service are advised to call 1-800-340-9110 until the problem is isolated and … [Read more...] about Verizon Experiencing Problems – 911 Emergency System is Down – Alternate Number Available
Small Earthquake Hits Sunday Morning East of Big Bear City
Big Bear City, CA, July 28, 2013 - A small earthquake hit 6km East of Big Bear City this morning, according to the USGS, the United States Geological Survey team. The earthquake occurred at 8:57am with a 2.6 magnitude. … [Read more...] about Small Earthquake Hits Sunday Morning East of Big Bear City
Death Investigation in Boulder Bay Area
Big Bear Lake, CA, July 25, 2013 - A report of the San Bernardino County Coroner’s department retrieving a body near Boulder Bay uncovered a presumed suicide according to the Big Bear Sheriff’s Department. A call to law enforcement came in just before 9am this morning as a death investigation on Point Road in Big Bear Lake. The identity and cause of death will later be … [Read more...] about Death Investigation in Boulder Bay Area
Fire Personnel Respond Quickly to Small Fire near Butler Peak
Big Bear, CA, July 25, 2013 - A small spot fire was reported just before 10am in the area of Butler Peak above Fawnskin. The origin of the fire was originally reported as a possible downed aircraft but it has been confirmed that is not the case. The fire is at about a quarter acre and appears to be a single tree lightening snag with heavy fuels in the area. Two water … [Read more...] about Fire Personnel Respond Quickly to Small Fire near Butler Peak