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
Highway 38 Closed Due to Police Activity
Big Bear, CA, March 2, 2013 - Highway 38 is currently closed in both directions due to police activity in the area of Barton Flats. Kbear sources say that authorities have located the vehicle of suspect Brian Forrett who is wanted for attempted murder of a peace officer. Yesterday morning, Yucaipa deputies responded to a report of an unwanted person and were met with … [Read more...] about Highway 38 Closed Due to Police Activity
No School Today! BVUSD Calls A Snow Day
Big Bear, CA, February 20, 2013 - The Bear Valley Unified School District has called a snow day today with no school for all BVUSD schools with more snow expected throughout the morning. … [Read more...] about No School Today! BVUSD Calls A Snow Day