Big Bear, CA - Beginning today, Monday, November 25, fire crews plan to start burning piles from 443 acres of brush clearance on the south and southwest areas of Big Bear in three locations: to the south of Sugarloaf, in Moonridge along Forest Road 2N27 (Sand Canyon Rd.) and adjacent to Moonridge between Bear Mountain and Snow Summit. The project, which may last more than one … [Read more...] about Winter Prescribed Burns to Begin Today in Big Bear
Big Bear Fire Department Suspends Monthly Siren Tests
Big Bear, CA - Big Bear Fire Department is suspending its emergency warning siren testing effective immediately. The first test began in August of this year and was scheduled to run on the fourth Thursday of every month. The emergency warning sirens are designed to be an additional way to notify the community in the event of an emergency. As a result of the monthly tests, … [Read more...] about Big Bear Fire Department Suspends Monthly Siren Tests
CalTrans Storm Information
Big Bear, CA - The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) is alerting the traveling public that the National Weather Service (NWS) is predicting rain and snow in Southern California beginning Tuesday, November 19 through Thursday, November 21. Several inches of snow are predicted for elevations at and above 6,000 feet with heavy periods of rain up to two … [Read more...] about CalTrans Storm Information
Big Bear Discovery Center Temporarily Closed For Renovations
Big Bear, CA - The Big Bear Discovery Center closed its doors after business hours on Sunday, November 10, 2019, to make way for a renovation of the building. Reduced visitor services at an alternative location will be announced in the near future. The renovation project will allow Mountaintop Ranger District staff to co-locate within the federally-owned facility, expanding … [Read more...] about Big Bear Discovery Center Temporarily Closed For Renovations
Judge Rules Sexually Violent Predator Will Not Be Released to Live in Joshua Tree
Joshua Tree, CA - On November 7, 2019, prosecutors from the San Bernardino County District Attorney’s Office accompanied by a group of local representatives attended the relocation hearing for Ross Leo Wollschlager - a sexually violent predator. Wollschlager was convicted of a series of sexual assaults committed against women and children in Ventura County. On September 19, … [Read more...] about Judge Rules Sexually Violent Predator Will Not Be Released to Live in Joshua Tree