Big Bear, CA, November 29th, 2015 - Everyone wants to preserve and enjoy Big Bear's pristine beauty, while protecting the ecosystem which has made the jewel of Southern California so special. With the arrival of winter weather, the U.S. Forest Service will begin prescribed burn operations on the San Bernardino National Forest. Winter burns are part of a continuing effort to … [Read more...] about Prescribed Burns Protect Our Forests
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Inland Empire Man Convicted of Threatening to Kill Federal Officer
Big Bear, CA November 2, 2015 - An Inland Empire man, Richard Latka, 56, of Hemet, was convicted of threatening to kill a Federal Forest Service Officer who came to the man’s home to ask about trash dumped in the San Bernardino National Forest. According to the evidence, the Officer went to Latka's residence in October 2014 to investigate. The officer encountered Latka who … [Read more...] about Inland Empire Man Convicted of Threatening to Kill Federal Officer
C.A.M.P. on Local Forest to Eradicate Marijuana Planting
National Forest area near Day Creek Canyon, July 23, 2015 - The Sheriff’s Marijuana Enforcement Team conducted a joint operation with CAMP (Campaign Against Marijuana Planting) and the DEA to eradicate a large marijuana cultivation site in the San Bernardino National Forest near Day Creek Canyon. The site was located in extremely rugged terrain approximately one mile north of … [Read more...] about C.A.M.P. on Local Forest to Eradicate Marijuana Planting
The “Lake Fire” Complete Story as Updated
Big Bear, CA, July 9, 2015, 11:40am - The Lake Fire has remained at approximately 31,359 acres in size and is 98% contained and is being managed by Jason Winbigler’s Type 3 Team from the San Bernardino National Forest. The fire behavior is currently minimal with heavy fuels smoldering within the perimeter. Smoke may be visible, however it is all well inside the containment … [Read more...] about The “Lake Fire” Complete Story as Updated
Middle School STEM Team Earns Best in State Title for Verizon App Challenge
Big Bear, CA, January 13, 2015 - Five students from Mr. Nate Haston's class at Big Bear Middle school designed a mobile application concept for the third Verizon Innovative App Challenge, and earned the title of Best in State. The Challenge is a national competition in which students design an app concept that addresses a need or problem in their local schools or … [Read more...] about Middle School STEM Team Earns Best in State Title for Verizon App Challenge