Big Bear, CA - Algae blooms are a natural and annual occurrence in many bodies of water throughout the country. They have become a national story line in recent weeks, but according the Big Bear Municipal Water District, there is little to no toxicity in the water of Big Bear Lake and very little indication that a harmful algae bloom is currently occurring in the areas that … [Read more...] about Big Bear Lake Algae Update
Man Arrested for Shooting Arrows at Cars
Big Bear, CA - On Sunday, August 18, the Big Bear Sheriff’s Station received a report of a man sitting on the tailgate of a truck, pointing and shooting a bow and arrow into the street and at vehicles in the vicinity of North Sierra Avenue and North Shore Drive in Big Bear City. Deputies arrived and spoke with the man, 37 year old Big Bear City resident, Jathon Musella. Musella … [Read more...] about Man Arrested for Shooting Arrows at Cars
Big Bear Fire Department Emergency Warning Siren Test Outcomes
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