Since establishment as a full-time department in 1989, the Big Bear City Fire Department continues to grow and, under the leadership of Fire Chief Jeff Willis (the fourth chief in the department's 20 years), promotions for firefighters continue as well. As Willis put it before the Big Bear City Community Services District at their January 19 meeting, “We're transitioning, to a … [Read more...] about Fire Chief Willis Promotes Four Big Bear City Firefighters
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Smoke May Be Visible as Pile Burns Continue on National Forest
Smoke may again be visible today, as U.S. Forest Service crews continue with hazardous fuels pile burns in the Barton Flats area, off Highway 38 near Angelus Oaks on the San Bernardino National Forest. Per Forest Fire Chief Mike Dietrich, “Burning slash piles is part of our overall operations to reduce the risk of wildfires potentially spreading into communities. Our standard … [Read more...] about Smoke May Be Visible as Pile Burns Continue on National Forest
Snowblower Dispute Results in Felony Possession Arrest for Big Bear Lake Resident
A dispute over a snowblower resulted in felony charges for a 43-year-old Big Bear Lake resident yesterday. Per a statement from the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department, the details are as follows: “Shortly after 10:30am on January 20, deputies from the Big Bear Sheriff's Station responded to a call for service of criminal threats at a residence in the 41000 block of Big … [Read more...] about Snowblower Dispute Results in Felony Possession Arrest for Big Bear Lake Resident
CSD President Day Names Committee Assignments
The newly elected President of the Big Bear City Community Services District, John Day, outlined committee assignments for his fellow CSD Directors Marge McDonald, Jeff Newsome, Rick Ollila and Barbara Beck at last night's CSD Board meeting. Noting first that committee assignments are community service appointments, Day named McDonald and Beck to the administrative committee; … [Read more...] about CSD President Day Names Committee Assignments
Change Is Good: Hough Named Fawnskin’s Honorary Mayor
After a nearly three-month race, Fawnskin has this month named their new Honorary Mayor in Dave Hough. Fawnskin resident and military veteran Hough, who ran against writer Bradley Winch and Moose member Dennis London in the friendly competition, earned the title of mayor by bringing in the most change, per Lori Gardiner, President of the North Shore Improvement Association, the … [Read more...] about Change Is Good: Hough Named Fawnskin’s Honorary Mayor