Big Bear News - Big Bear, CA - On Sunday, July 12, 2020 at 2:05 p.m. Comm Center received a 911 call reporting a climber had fallen approximately 100’ and sustained serious, life-threatening injuries. 40King4 responded to search the area of the GPS coordinates received by Comm Center and Air Rescue 308 responded to conduct a possible hoist rescue. The crew of 40King4 … [Read more...] about Hoist Rescue for Climber in Big Bear
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Illegal Campfires Are On The Rise
Big Bear News - San Bernardino, CA - It's no secret that the outdoors have become a popular choice to relieve some of the pressures people face in their daily lives. With a recent increase in visitation to the San Bernardino National Forest, firefighting personnel and land managers are growing increasingly concerned about the uptick in illegal campfires that have sprung up all … [Read more...] about Illegal Campfires Are On The Rise
Mayor Rick Update
I thank everyone for reaching out with well wishes. As of Monday evening, I am recuperating at a lower elevation to help with my recovery. As it is known, coronavirus is a respiratory illness and after an emergency room visit in San Diego, where my daughter is a doctor, I have developed a mild case of pneumonia. As with any virus, the doctor's instructions are to get bed rest … [Read more...] about Mayor Rick Update
Arrest in Big Bear City for Felony Hit and Run Causing Injuries
Big Bear City, CA – On November 30, 2019 at approximately 1835 hours, a traffic collision occurred on SR-38 east of Hatchery Drive involving a gray 2019 Ford F-350 and a blue Toyota 4Runner. The driver of the Ford F-350 fled the scene of the collision in the Ford, leaving three victims in the Toyota 4Runner with major bodily injuries. The 19 year old female passenger of the … [Read more...] about Arrest in Big Bear City for Felony Hit and Run Causing Injuries
Prescribed Burning Near Baldwin Lake
Big Bear, CA - Fire crews are continuing prescribed burning operations this week to reduce hazardous fuels around communities and other key spots on the San Bernardino National Forest. Pile burning in the Baldwin Lake area, east of Big Bear Lake, recommenced Monday morning off Forest Road 2N02 (Arrastre Creek Rd.). Crews intend to continue burning throughout the week, … [Read more...] about Prescribed Burning Near Baldwin Lake