Big Bear, CA - Big Bear Fire Department conducted its first test of its local emergency warning sirens since they went quiet approximately 10 years ago due to changes in technology and radio frequencies. As a result of the test, problems were identified regarding volume levels and range. In addition, one siren did not activate. With this information, the Department will adjust … [Read more...] about Big Bear Fire Department Emergency Warning Siren Test Outcomes
PENI (Public Enemy Number One) Gang Member Arrested for Parole Violation
Sugarloaf, CA - At approximately 9:15 p.m. on Saturday, August 17th, deputies from the Multi-Enforcement Team and patrol deputies of the Big Bear Sheriff’s Station conducted a routine compliance check on 46 year old Donovan Hogan at a residence in the 200 block of Holmes Lane in Sugarloaf. Hogan is currently on Post Release Community Supervision (PRCS) stemming from a previous … [Read more...] about PENI (Public Enemy Number One) Gang Member Arrested for Parole Violation
Tree-Killing Pest Found in Big Bear
Sugarloaf, CA - The invasive goldspotted oak borer (GSOB, Agrilus auroguttatus) was detected last week in recently-killed and dying California black oaks on private property in the unincorporated San Bernardino County community of Sugarloaf. Larval, pupal and adult life stages of the beetle were extracted by the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) … [Read more...] about Tree-Killing Pest Found in Big Bear
After Six Years, Federal Court Finds in Favor of San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department
San Bernardino, CA - On August 1, 2019, a federal jury in Los Angeles found in favor of the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department. Plaintiff Alice Brown alleged her 14th amendment right to due process was violated by the department and employees who responded to a call for service on January 24, 2011. The original call was in the county area of Big Bear regarding a … [Read more...] about After Six Years, Federal Court Finds in Favor of San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department
Big Bear Fire Department to Begin Monthly Siren Tests
Big Bear, CA - Sirens will once again become a tool of Big Bear Fire Department to notify the public of emergency situations requiring action. This will be an additional way to notify the community in the event of an emergency. The first test will begin on Thursday, August 22, at 11:00 am with a 15 second siren blast. Tests will continue to run every month on the fourth … [Read more...] about Big Bear Fire Department to Begin Monthly Siren Tests
Big Bear Residents Can Sign Up to Receive Emergency Alerts Via Text
Big Bear, CA - During an emergency, the public needs life-saving information quickly. The Telephone Emergency Notification System (TENS), commonly known as reverse 9-1-1, can be a mountain resident or visitor’s quickest way to be notified in an emergency. To receive notification on a cell phone or Voiceover Internet Protocol (VoIP) phone, it must be registered with San … [Read more...] about Big Bear Residents Can Sign Up to Receive Emergency Alerts Via Text