Big Bear, CA - From 2nd District Supervisor Janet Rutherford - The Thanksgiving storm that buried San Bernardino County mountain communities in snow and severed power for thousands—including some left in the dark for days—was a stark reminder of the need for mountain residents and visitors to be prepared for winter weather. Carrying chains in your vehicle—even if you have a … [Read more...] about Mountain Visitors Urged to Prepare
Search and Rescue Volunteer Killed During Mt. Baldy Search for Missing Hiker
Mt. Baldy, CA - On Saturday, December 14, at approximately 1:00 p.m., a San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department Search and Rescue team member radioed and advised he was separated from his partner, 32 year old Timothy Staples. Around 1:30 p.m., a Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department helicopter responded to search for the team members. The helicopter located Staples … [Read more...] about Search and Rescue Volunteer Killed During Mt. Baldy Search for Missing Hiker
US Forest Service to Continue Prescribed Burning This Week
Big Bear, CA - Fire crews will continue to take advantage of weather conditions safe for prescribed fire to burn slash piles made from vegetation thinned from the forest. These active forest management projects continue longtime efforts to maintain facility and community defense throughout the National Forest. Smoke and flames may be visible day and night during burning … [Read more...] about US Forest Service to Continue Prescribed Burning This Week
Deputies Seize Large Amount of Methamphetamine During a Traffic Stop
Big Bear Lake, CA - On Thursday, December 12, at 10:19 p.m., a Deputy from the Multiple Enforcement Team of the Big Bear Sheriff's Station conducted a traffic stop for a California Vehicle Code violation at the intersection of Garstin Drive and Swan Drive in Big Bear Lake. Upon contact with the occupants of the car, a passenger identified as Valerie Hess was determined to be on … [Read more...] about Deputies Seize Large Amount of Methamphetamine During a Traffic Stop
Bald Eagle Counts to be Discontinued
Big Bear, CA - After 40 years of conducting monthly bald eagle counts during the winter at three sites, in recent years with the aid of the public, officials with San Bernardino National Forest are discontinuing the annual census effort. Annual counts on the forest have shown the wintering population of the species remains level 12 years after the species was delisted under the … [Read more...] about Bald Eagle Counts to be Discontinued