The Sugarloaf Skatepark is as good as new, given some repairs that were completed this afternoon. According to Recreation Superintendent Glenn Jacklin with the Big Bear Valley Recreation and Park District, “We filled the cracks with a new compound that’s supposed to work better in an alpine environment, we repainted the skatepark’s surface so it’s bright blue again, and cleaned … [Read more...] about Repairs Completed on Sugarloaf Skatepark This Afternoon; Eagle Scout Connor McCutcheon Contributes Project to The Ranch
Big Bear News
Big Bear Lake Boat Ramps Open on April 1, 2009; Marinas Now Staffed With Quagga Mussel Inspectors
Boating season officially gets underway as of tomorrow, April 1, as the Big Bear Municipal Water District re-opens the public launch ramps, which had been closed during the winter months to allow the shoreline to foster the bald eagle habitat. As the MWD’s General Manager Scott Heule tells KBHR, “The ramps open tomorrow morning at 6am—even though it will still be dark, [they’ll … [Read more...] about Big Bear Lake Boat Ramps Open on April 1, 2009; Marinas Now Staffed With Quagga Mussel Inspectors
Tuesday Afternoon Earthquake, Just Outside Big Bear Lake, Registers a 2.1 Magnitude
Despite last week’s warnings to be earthquake ready (given the number of tremors near the San Andreas Fault in the Salton Sea area), it was just today that we had our first noteable quake in the Big Bear area since St. Patrick’s Day. This afternoon’s earthquake, at 12:39pm, was of a 2.1 magnitude and registered a depth of over five miles, per the U.S. Geological Survey. The 2.1 … [Read more...] about Tuesday Afternoon Earthquake, Just Outside Big Bear Lake, Registers a 2.1 Magnitude
San Bernardino National Forest Fire Chief Mike Dietrich to Retire; District Ranger Kurt Winchester to Be Promoted
The San Bernardino National Forest’s Fire and Aviation Management Chief Mike Dietrich will, after 33 years of government service, be retiring as of April 3. During his time as the forest’s fire chief, Dietrich helped develop the Mountain Area Safety Taskforce, which is now a nationally recognized multi-level government and private partnership since its formation in 2002 as a … [Read more...] about San Bernardino National Forest Fire Chief Mike Dietrich to Retire; District Ranger Kurt Winchester to Be Promoted
Code Enforcement Catches Illegal Dumpers
The San Bernardino County Code Enforcement has enacted a new method to deal with individuals who illegally dump trash. Illegal dumpers are being caught on camera. So far, 100% of illegal dumpers caught and cited have returned to the scene to clean up their mess. In 18 months, the County has been able to identify and cite approximately one-third of the offenders caught on … [Read more...] about Code Enforcement Catches Illegal Dumpers