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
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BBFD Curbside Chipping Program is a Great Success
Big Bear, CA, October 23, 2015 - The Big Bear Fire Department would like thank the entire Big Bear Valley for their efforts keeping our community healthy by creating defensible space utilizing the Curbside Chipping Program which has now officially ended for the season. 1,215 community members participated in the program and more than 387 tons of flammable vegetation was … [Read more...] about BBFD Curbside Chipping Program is a Great Success
P-3 Aerial Firefighting Fleet To Be Revived
San Bernardino Mountains, CA, February 7, 2015 - Orion Aerial Firefighters is a company dedicated to return the P-3 Orion aircraft to aerial firefighting service. It is currently raising funds to bring these aircraft back to the fleet of air tankers. Dale Head, CEO of Orion Aerial Firefighters, says, "The US Forest service has a shortage of large air tankers, which … [Read more...] about P-3 Aerial Firefighting Fleet To Be Revived
“Celebrate Your Love” of Nature at the Discovery Center
Fawnskin, CA, February 4, 2014 - The Southern California Mountains Foundation is presenting a "Celebrate Your Love" Benefit for the Discovery Center this Saturday, February 8th, at the Discovery Center, as a culmination of their holiday fund raising campaign to raise the $25,000 needed to continue the high level of service, programming and education provided by the Center. The … [Read more...] about “Celebrate Your Love” of Nature at the Discovery Center
Forest Visitors to be Surveyed on Activities and Satisfaction
Big Bear Valley, CA, October 4, 2013 - Federal furloughs notwithstanding, the San Bernardino National Forest will be participating in a one-year visitor survey called the National Visitor Use Monitoring (NVUM). This survey process, done in partnership with the University of California at San Marcos, will be conducted through September 30, 2014. The interviewers will be … [Read more...] about Forest Visitors to be Surveyed on Activities and Satisfaction