Big Bear Lake, CA July 31, 2015 - As many as 2000 visiting and local cyclists will take to the streets this Saturday to participate in this years annual Tour de Big Bear ride. If you wanted to ride, it may be hard to jump in now as the Big Bear Cycling Association recently announced that the event is sold out except for the possibility of cancellations. The Big Bear Village … [Read more...] about Tour de Big Bear attracts 2000 Riders and Supporters
C.A.M.P. on Local Forest to Eradicate Marijuana Planting
National Forest area near Day Creek Canyon, July 23, 2015 - The Sheriff’s Marijuana Enforcement Team conducted a joint operation with CAMP (Campaign Against Marijuana Planting) and the DEA to eradicate a large marijuana cultivation site in the San Bernardino National Forest near Day Creek Canyon. The site was located in extremely rugged terrain approximately one mile north of … [Read more...] about C.A.M.P. on Local Forest to Eradicate Marijuana Planting
The “Lake Fire” Complete Story as Updated
Big Bear, CA, July 9, 2015, 11:40am - The Lake Fire has remained at approximately 31,359 acres in size and is 98% contained and is being managed by Jason Winbigler’s Type 3 Team from the San Bernardino National Forest. The fire behavior is currently minimal with heavy fuels smoldering within the perimeter. Smoke may be visible, however it is all well inside the containment … [Read more...] about The “Lake Fire” Complete Story as Updated
PREPARE FOR NEW TRAFFIC AND BOAT RETRIEVAL CONTROL DURING AND AFTER FIREWORKS
Big Bear Lake, CA July 3, 2015 - New this year will be a traffic plan to help ease July 4th congestion that previously has plagued the end of the fireworks program. Officials are estimating between 140,000 and 160,000 visitors on the 4th. Simply put, Big Bear Boulevard, Highway 18, nearest the fireworks display will have a “No Left Turn” procedure in place. That is in order … [Read more...] about PREPARE FOR NEW TRAFFIC AND BOAT RETRIEVAL CONTROL DURING AND AFTER FIREWORKS
Impostor Firefighter at Lake Fire Command Center Arrested
Big Bear City, CA June 27, 2015 At approximately 5:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 27, deputies of the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department assigned to the Lake Fire for perimeter patrol and security of evacuated areas observed a white Crown Victoria driving into affected areas that were closed by road blocks. The vehicle was driven by a male subject who was wearing an … [Read more...] about Impostor Firefighter at Lake Fire Command Center Arrested