Angelus Oaks, CA -- Given favorable weather conditions, firefighters with the San Bernardino National Forest are once again working on hazardous fuels removal today. Debris piles are being burned in the Angelus Oaks area, off Highway 38 today, so there is the likelihood that smoke may be visible to the southeast of the Big Bear Valley, as well as for those on Highway 38 and … [Read more...] about Smoke May Be Visible; Forest Service Resumes Pile Burning Near Angelus Oaks
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Parents Invited to Participate in Tax Day Soiree to Benefit High School
Big Bear Valley, CA -- The parents of the group Big Bear High School PSA, which stands for Parents Supporting Academics, will once again host a Tax Day Soiree on April 15, with this year’s proceeds designated for the purchase of a new electronic marquee, as the existing sign blew off the high school during a snowstorm this winter. Community members and parents are invited to … [Read more...] about Parents Invited to Participate in Tax Day Soiree to Benefit High School
Fawnskin Blaze Destroys Cabin, Prompts Overnight Closure of Highway 38
Fawnskin, CA -- A structure fire in Fawnskin last night resulted in the closure of the North Shore portion of Highway 38 for several hours, though the roadway was reopened in the 6am hour. Just before 1am this morning (Wednesday, April 7), Fawnskin Station #49 of the San Bernardino County Fire Department received a call, alerting them to a structure fire, on the hillside just … [Read more...] about Fawnskin Blaze Destroys Cabin, Prompts Overnight Closure of Highway 38
More Strong Winds Expected; Wind Advisory in Place Through Wednesday Afternoon
Big Bear Valley, CA -- We can expect more strong winds today, as the National Weather Service has issued a Wind Advisory for our area, which includes the mountains and surrounding deserts. Into this afternoon, there is the likelihood of northeast winds of 25 to 35 miles per hour, with gusts up to 50 miles per hour also possible. Given today’s Wind Advisory, drivers of high … [Read more...] about More Strong Winds Expected; Wind Advisory in Place Through Wednesday Afternoon
Planning Commission to Address Permits for May 21 & 22 Cycling Events in Wednesday Meeting; Airport District and Sugarloaf Roads Commission Also Meet This Week
Big Bear Valley, CA -- Two more public meetings take place tomorrow, those being the Big Bear Lake Planning Commission and the Board of Directors for the Big Bear Airport District. At 1:15 pm, April 7 in Hofert Hall in the Big Bear Lake Civic Center, the Planning Commission will consider two event permit requests, for the Amgen Tour of California, which will result in a full … [Read more...] about Planning Commission to Address Permits for May 21 & 22 Cycling Events in Wednesday Meeting; Airport District and Sugarloaf Roads Commission Also Meet This Week