UPDATE - Oak Hills, CA September 5, 2011, 8:00am - The Hill Fire is now at 100% containment. I-15 through Cajon Pass is currently open in both directions, but lanes may close periodically leading to some traffic congestion. The wildfire started at approximately 12:43pm Friday, September 3rd, in the Oak Hills area. The fire has burned 1158 acres. On Friday one firefighter was … [Read more...] about Hill Fire is 100% Contained
Lightning Starts Small Fires In The Area
Big Bear Lake, CA, August 29, 2011, 9:00am - Some very intense thunderstorms developed in Big Bear Valley on Saturday. The storms dumped heavy rain and hail, along with thunder and lightning and flooding of some streets and low lying areas. Several small fires were reported in the mountains as a result of lightning strikes. Three Super Scoopers, planes capable of holding 1410 … [Read more...] about Lightning Starts Small Fires In The Area
On Labor Day Remember The Social Host Ordinance: Don’t Serve Teens Alcohol
Big Bear Lake, CA, August 29, 2011, 8:00am - The first Labor Day took place in New York in September of 1882. In 1894, twelve years later, Labor Day became a national holiday. Now we celebrate the history of labor, our American culture, and the American worker by having the first Monday of September off from work. The holiday has come to symbolize the end of summer and … [Read more...] about On Labor Day Remember The Social Host Ordinance: Don’t Serve Teens Alcohol
Moonridge Area To Get Evacuation Signs
Big Bear Lake, CA, August 26, 2011, noon - As part of the Bear Valley fire agencies’ continuing efforts to implement the Big Bear Valley Community Wildfire Protection Plan, one goal is the installation of emergency evacuation route signs in areas that can become confusing to people when a wildfire occurs. One of those areas is upper Moonridge where it is a maze of winding … [Read more...] about Moonridge Area To Get Evacuation Signs
Community Organizations Active In Disaster (COAD) Needs Volunteers
Big Bear Lake, CA, August 22, 2011, 8:00am - The Big Bear Valley Community Organizations Active in Disaster (COAD) will have a community meeting on Wednesday, August 24th, from 6 pm to 7 pm at the Big Bear Elks Lodge on Village Drive in Big Bear Lake. The public is invited. The purpose of COAD is to advocate for and promote a coordinated valley-wide disaster preparedness … [Read more...] about Community Organizations Active In Disaster (COAD) Needs Volunteers