Big Bear Lake, CA, July 10, 2012, 3:00pm - Law enforcement officials conducted an illegal marijuana farm eradication in Bear Creek today. The operation began this morning and is still going on. It involves law enforcement from the National Forest Service as well as Federal Narcotics Agents. Besides eradicating the marijuana, the agents were also removing the paraphernalia, … [Read more...] about Pot Bust In Bear Creek
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Death Investigation Ongoing After Body Found In Burned Vehicle
Big Bear, Ca, April 25, 2011, 4:00pm - In the early morning hours of April 25, at approximately 2:15 a.m., deputies from the Big Bear Sheriff’s Station along with Fawnskin Engine 92 County Fire responded to a report of a vehicle fire on Highway 18 near Lakeview Point. The fire was extinguished and a badly burned body was located inside the vehicle. The age, race and gender of … [Read more...] about Death Investigation Ongoing After Body Found In Burned Vehicle
Despite Influx of Crowds for Fourth of July, Sheriff’s Captain Reports, “We Had Relatively Few Incidents”
Big Bear Valley, CA -- This year’s Fourth of July weekend in the Big Bear Valley was marred by the July 5 drowning of an 18-year-old from Yucca Valley, though, given the influx of crowds here for the holiday, local law enforcement and fire agencies report that it was a relatively calm weekend. In addition to an extra 20 deputies on patrol, the Big Bear Sheriff’s Station’s law … [Read more...] about Despite Influx of Crowds for Fourth of July, Sheriff’s Captain Reports, “We Had Relatively Few Incidents”
CalTrans Implements Maintenance Projects at Base of Mountain, and in Boulder Bay and Fawnskin Areas
Big Bear Valley, CA -- In addition to the ongoing construction of the Big Bear bridge, scheduled for completion next year, there are a few CalTrans maintenance projects slated for this week. Work resumes in the Highland area this week, which will affect those traveling on the 210 freeway and Highway 330 at the base of the mountain. From 8am to 4pm through Friday, July 9, the … [Read more...] about CalTrans Implements Maintenance Projects at Base of Mountain, and in Boulder Bay and Fawnskin Areas
Overnight, Midweek Road Closures on Arctic Circle Portion of Highway 18; CalTrans Does Clean-up, Post-Winter Repairs
As of last night (June 20), CalTrans has implemented a maintenance project on the Arctic Circle portion of Highway 18, from the Big Bear dam west to Lakeview Point. This road work has resulted in overnight closures on Highway 18; closures will be on Sundays through Thursdays, from 10pm to 4am, extending through July 1st. Highway 18 will remain open round the clock on Fridays … [Read more...] about Overnight, Midweek Road Closures on Arctic Circle Portion of Highway 18; CalTrans Does Clean-up, Post-Winter Repairs