Big Bear News - Big Bear, CA - The Rotary Club of Big Bear Lake has been an integral part of celebrating Christmas in the valley for over 40+ years with the Rotary Santa Visitation Project. The 2020 version of The Rotary Club of Big Bear Lake “Santa Program” is going forward with a few changes. As in the past, those wishing to have a visit from Santa still … [Read more...] about Big Bear Rotary Santa Visitation Project
Scott Howes promoted to Deputy Fire Chief
SAN BERNARDINO, Calif. -- San Bernardino National Forest officials have welcomed Scott Howes as the Forest's new Deputy Fire Chief. Chief Howes, who has served the public with the U.S. Forest Service for 34 years, was most recently the Division Chief for the Front Country Ranger District. Chief Howes started his career on the San Bernardino National Forest in 1987, … [Read more...] about Scott Howes promoted to Deputy Fire Chief
With the Public’s Help, Deputies Locate Charles Stapleton
Big Bear News - Big Bear, CA - UPDATE: A local citizen called the Big Bear Sheriff's Station to report suspect Charles Stapleton's vehicle parked in a vacant lot in Sugarloaf. The vehicle was unoccupied. Deputies scoured the area and made contact with nearby residents. Information was gathered that Stapleton was possibly staying at a house in the 400 block of Highland … [Read more...] about With the Public’s Help, Deputies Locate Charles Stapleton
Victim is Critically Injured During a Family Gathering in Big Bear
Big Bear News - Big Bear, CA - Shortly after midnight on November 18, deputies from the Big Bear Sheriff's Station responded to a call of a severely injured male subject identified as Andrew Stephano (age 35, a resident of Yucaipa) at Bear Valley Community Hospital. Stephano was admitted to the Emergency Room with multiple wounds consistent with a stabbing to his arm, face, … [Read more...] about Victim is Critically Injured During a Family Gathering in Big Bear
San Bernardino National Forest Reopened
Big Bear News - Big Bear, CA - The San Bernardino National Forest has reopened with restrictions: Camping is only allowed in some developed campgrounds. See "Camping prohibition" under "Closures" here.Areas in and near the El Dorado and Snow fires are closed, including:The entire San Gorgonio WildernessThomas Hunting Grounds Road and general areaThurman Flats Picnic Area and … [Read more...] about San Bernardino National Forest Reopened