Fawnskin, CA, November 9, 2012, 6am - On Thursday November 15, 2012, at 6:30pm, the Sierra Club Big Bear Group will present their annual Environmental Film Festival at the Discovery Center. They have two movies this year. “America’s Wildest Refuge” celebrates the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, its formation and expansion, and the fight to preserve it. You’ll see the pioneers … [Read more...] about Sierra Club Environmental Film Festival
Antique Car Club Awards Grants
Big Bear Lake, CA, November 8, 2012, 6am - The Big Bear Lake Antique Car Club will be awarding over $15,000 in grants to many of the Valley’s charities at 6pm on Monday, November 12 at the Discovery Center. The money represents the organization’s profits from the Annual Fun Run Car Show held every August. The group puts on an Annual Pinewood Derby and purchases Pinewood Derby … [Read more...] about Antique Car Club Awards Grants
Devore Fire 100% Contained
San Bernardino, CA, November 6, 2012, 6:30pm - Firefighters have contained the Devore Fire as of 6pm on Tuesday November 6, 2012. Fire crews will continue to improve fire control lines around the perimeter of the fire area and knock down hot spots within the fire area. Caltrans crews replaced damaged guardrails along the southbound lanes of Interstate 15. All lanes on … [Read more...] about Devore Fire 100% Contained
Devore Fire 40% Contained
San Bernardino, CA, November 6, 2012, 8:15am - The Devore Fire began at 10:55am on Monday November 5th adjacent to the northbound Interstate 15 freeway between the Kenwood and Cleghorn exits. It is now 40% contained. The first US Forest Service engine company on scene reported the fire had grown to five acres with a moderate to rapid rate of spread in steep rocky terrain. The … [Read more...] about Devore Fire 40% Contained
First Human Death From West Nile Virus In San Bernardino County
San Bernardino, CA, November 6, 2012, 6am - The County of San Bernardino Department of Public Health has confirmed the first human death from West Nile Virus (WNV) in 2012. A total of 19 symptomatic human cases have been confirmed so far this year. The public should take appropriate precautionary measures to protect themselves against mosquito bites. People over 50 years old … [Read more...] about First Human Death From West Nile Virus In San Bernardino County