Big Bear, CA - California agencies combatting the spread of invasive quagga and zebra mussels remind boaters to remain cautious over Labor Day weekend. Quagga and zebra mussels are invasive freshwater mussels native to Eurasia. They multiply quickly, encrust watercraft and infrastructure, alter water quality and the aquatic food web and ultimately impact native and sport … [Read more...] about Boaters Can Help Fight Spread of Invasive Mussels Over Labor Day Weekend
Recreation
Hoist Rescue Required for Hiker at Castle Rock
Big Bear Lake, CA - On Monday, August 28, 60 year old Anna Fay Hannah, a visitor from Texas, was hiking in the Big Bear area at Castle Rock. While hiking, she fell and sustained a non-life threatening injury. She was unable to hike out of the area and called 911 for help. Big Bear Fire personnel arrived at the scene and began hiking to her. Fire personnel were assisted by a … [Read more...] about Hoist Rescue Required for Hiker at Castle Rock
Antique Car Club Fun Run Car Show This Weekend
Big Bear, CA - The 28th annual Big Bear Lake Antique Car Club Fun Run Car Show will take place on Saturday August 12th from 9 am until 3 pm in the downtown Village area of Big Bear Lake. The Big Bear Lake Antique Car Club reports a total sell-out of over 500 pre-1975 automobiles, pick-up trucks,Cobras, Corvettes, Hot Rods, Mustangs, Sports Cars, and Antiques. All 500+ cars, … [Read more...] about Antique Car Club Fun Run Car Show This Weekend
1st Annual “Conquer the Wall” Running Event at Snow Summit
Big Bear, CA - The first annual 'Ryan Hall’s Conquer the Wall' endurance running event will be held at Snow Summit on July 30th at 9:00 a.m. hosted by the Big Bear High School Cross Country team. Participants of all ages are invited to test their endurance on the famous “Wall” climb that former Olympian runner Ryan Hall used to train on while growing up in Big Bear. The current … [Read more...] about 1st Annual “Conquer the Wall” Running Event at Snow Summit
Hiker rescued by Sheriff’s Aviation on the Pacific Crest Trail
Big Bear, CA - On Wednesday, May 31, at approximately 4:15 p.m., Sheriff's Volunteer Forces contacted the Aviation Unit regarding a hiker who activated a Personal Locater Beacon (PLB) on Pacific Crest Trail, near the North Fork area. The GPS coordinates from the activation showed the hiker, identified as Jared Lee Ewing, was approximately 6 miles south of Onyx Peak. 40 King … [Read more...] about Hiker rescued by Sheriff’s Aviation on the Pacific Crest Trail