Big Bear City, CA, July 28, 2013 - A small earthquake hit 6km East of Big Bear City this morning, according to the USGS, the United States Geological Survey team. The earthquake occurred at 8:57am with a 2.6 magnitude. … [Read more...] about Small Earthquake Hits Sunday Morning East of Big Bear City
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College App Workshop set for July 27
Sugarloaf, CA, July 26, 2013 - The Fall semester at San Bernardino Valley College starts August 19, with local classes at Big Bear High School and hundreds more online. On Saturday, July 27, BBHS will host a registration event to help prospective students with the application process, financial aid, assessment and counseling. The application process starts at 9:00 a.m. New … [Read more...] about College App Workshop set for July 27
Death Investigation in Boulder Bay Area
Big Bear Lake, CA, July 25, 2013 - A report of the San Bernardino County Coroner’s department retrieving a body near Boulder Bay uncovered a presumed suicide according to the Big Bear Sheriff’s Department. A call to law enforcement came in just before 9am this morning as a death investigation on Point Road in Big Bear Lake. The identity and cause of death will later be … [Read more...] about Death Investigation in Boulder Bay Area
Grays Fire in Mop-Up Stage
Fawnskin, CA, July 25, 2013 1:00 p.m. - A hand crew and water dropping helicopters are in the mop-up phase of the Grays Incident near Butler Peak, west of Fawnskin. The spot fire was originally reported around 10:oo this morning as being caused by a plane crash, but the cause was later corrected to be a likely lightning snag from recent storms. Air attack began quickly using … [Read more...] about Grays Fire in Mop-Up Stage
Fire Personnel Respond Quickly to Small Fire near Butler Peak
Big Bear, CA, July 25, 2013 - A small spot fire was reported just before 10am in the area of Butler Peak above Fawnskin. The origin of the fire was originally reported as a possible downed aircraft but it has been confirmed that is not the case. The fire is at about a quarter acre and appears to be a single tree lightening snag with heavy fuels in the area. Two water … [Read more...] about Fire Personnel Respond Quickly to Small Fire near Butler Peak