Holcomb Valley, CA, April 20, 2013 - As of 7:45pm, additional hand crews have been called in as air support will not be able to continue through the evening, but crews have a 50% hose lay around the fire with little movement expected. The fire remains at 8 acres. No structures are in danger and no evacuations are expected. … [Read more...] about Holcomb Valley Fire Update
Vegetation Fire in Holcomb Valley
Holcomb Valley, CA, April 20, 2013 - A vegetation fire has been report in Polique Canyon Road in Holcomb Valley. The US Forest Service has responded. The 8 acre fire is moving Northeast without much movement. Airtankers are making good progress. KBHR will report again as soon as more information is available. … [Read more...] about Vegetation Fire in Holcomb Valley
Money Raised for Deputy Jeremiah MacKay’s Family
Big Bear, CA, March 16, 2013 - Local community members organized a bake sale on March 2nd for Deputy Jeremiah MacKay to raise money for the fallen officer’s family. Deputy MacKay, a member of the Yucaipa Police Department, lost his life in a gunfight with Christopher Dorner in an attempt to apprehend the suspect in the area of Seven Oakes on February 12th. Another officer, … [Read more...] about Money Raised for Deputy Jeremiah MacKay’s Family
UPDATE: Deceased Suspect Forrett Sustained Multiple Gunshot Wounds
Big Bear, CA, March 3, 2013 - UPDATE: Another manhunt has ended in suicide off of Highway 38, according to the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department. Just after 1pm on March 2, deputies from the Yucaipa Station acted on a tip that Brian Forrett's white Buick was parked in a highway turnout near Angelus Oaks. The deputies discovered the fugitive sitting in the driver’s … [Read more...] about UPDATE: Deceased Suspect Forrett Sustained Multiple Gunshot Wounds
Highway 38 Reopened Saturday Afternoon
Big Bear, CA, March 2, 2013 - After a brief closure due to police activity in the area of Barton Flats, authorities have re-opened Highway 38. No new information is known at this time about the closure. … [Read more...] about Highway 38 Reopened Saturday Afternoon