Big Bear News - Big Bear, CA - USDA Forest Service officials on the San Bernardino National Forest have confirmed the death of a firefighter on the El Dorado Fire. The incident took place on Thursday, September 17, 2020. The name is being withheld pending notification of next of kin. Our deepest sympathies are with the family, friends and fellow firefighters during this … [Read more...] about Forest Service Officials Confirm Fatality
A Letter From Rusty Gregory, CEO, Alterra Mountain Company
Big Bear News - Big Bear, CA - According to Rusty Gregory, CEO of Alterra Mountain Company since last winter’s resort closures, teams have been working to develop operating plans and protocols designed to mitigate the spread of COVID-19. They are intently focused on complying with local, county, and state regulations and offering the best guest experience possible for the 20/21 … [Read more...] about A Letter From Rusty Gregory, CEO, Alterra Mountain Company
Forest Service Temporarily Closes All National Forests in California
Big Bear News - Big Bear, CA - Due to unprecedented and historic fire conditions throughout the state, the USDA Forest Service Pacific Southwest Region is announcing a temporary closure of an additional ten National Forests, meaning all eighteen National Forests in California are now closed. The closure of the additional ten forests was effective at 5:00 pm on Wednesday, … [Read more...] about Forest Service Temporarily Closes All National Forests in California
Bear Valley Community Healthcare District Receives BETA Heart Award
Big Bear News - Big Bear Lake, CA - Bear Valley Community Healthcare District is participating in the BETA HEART program for the third year in a row, and for the third year has taken home therecognition of winning the BETA Heart Award! Pictured below are Erin Wilson, John Friel, Kerri Jexand Sheri Mursick representing the Administrative Team at BVCHD who received the award … [Read more...] about Bear Valley Community Healthcare District Receives BETA Heart Award
Be Alert When Travelling on Roads or Trails Downstream of Apple Fire
Big Bear News - San Bernardino National Forest - While many wildfires cause minimal damage to the land and pose few threats to the land or people downstream, some fires cause damage that requires special efforts to prevent problems afterwards. Wildfire increases the potential for flooding, post-fire soil erosion and debris flows that could impact homes, structures, campgrounds, … [Read more...] about Be Alert When Travelling on Roads or Trails Downstream of Apple Fire