Can you find the fire hydrant on your street? If it is buried under snow, the Big Bear Valley Fire Safe Council--on behalf of the Big Bear City, Big Bear Lake and Fawnskin Fire Departments—asks that you take the time to be sure it is cleared of snow, ice and debris. There are about 3,000 fire hydrants in the Big Bear Valley, and precious moments spent locating them buried in … [Read more...] about Fire Safe Council Asks That Valley’s 3,000 Fire Hydrants Be Cleared of Snow
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BBHS Boys Basketball Team Hosts CIF Playoff Game Today
The Big Bear High School boys basketball team, who finished second in the DeAnza League this season, will be hosting their first game in CIF playoff competition this afternoon, with a game against Montclair Prep in Our House at 3pm. Tickets to this afternoon’s Bears basketball game will be available at the door at Big Bear High School. … [Read more...] about BBHS Boys Basketball Team Hosts CIF Playoff Game Today
This Season’s Snowfall Accumulation Is Over Eight Feet, and Above Average
Recent snowstorms over the Presidents’ Day weekend and into Tuesday have brought our local snowfall totals to well above average for this winter season. According to KBHR’s weatherman Ben Brissey, Big Bear Valley snow accumulation for the 2008/2009 season is now at roughly 100 inches, though could be considerably more in areas such as Fawnskin. This amounts to over eight feet … [Read more...] about This Season’s Snowfall Accumulation Is Over Eight Feet, and Above Average
Avalanche Snow Removal Continues on Highway 18; Road Closed Until at Least Friday
CalTrans crews worked through the night to clear the Arctic Circle portion of Highway 18 of avalanche snow, though the road is still not open to motorists. More crews from off the mountain will be assisting in snow removal this morning and until the roadway is safe and clear. There is no estimated re-open time yet for Highway 18, west of the Big Bear Dam, and no promises that … [Read more...] about Avalanche Snow Removal Continues on Highway 18; Road Closed Until at Least Friday
28-Year-Old Torrance Woman Identified as Victim Found Off Highway 330 Monday
The San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department has released the name of the female victim whose remains were found off Highway 330 on Monday afternoon, February 16, though the Coroner’s Division has not yet released results of an autopsy. (Additional reports indicate that her foot was protruding from the bag, which contained her body, off the side of the road between Running … [Read more...] about 28-Year-Old Torrance Woman Identified as Victim Found Off Highway 330 Monday