Big Bear, Ca, February 12, 2011, 4:00pm - Two boaters were rescued in Big Bear Lake this afternoon. At approximately 2:45 pm, a canoe carrying a man and a woman swamped near Eagle Point. The woman attempted to swim to shore and a bystander entered the water to assist. The man remained with the canoe and was rescued by a San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Deputy and another … [Read more...] about Two boaters rescued from Big Bear Lake
ALERTS/Breaking Big Bear News
Forest Service Employee Fatally Injured in Traffic Accident
Big Bear, Ca, February 12, 2011, 10:45am -A Forest Service employee was struck while riding his motorcycle in Big Bear City Friday evening. 36-year-old Gabriel Pomona was traveling west on North Shore Drive, when a pickup truck hit him while attempting to make a left turn. The accident occurred at Tinkerbell Avenue at approximately 6:00 pm. Mr. Pomona was transported to the … [Read more...] about Forest Service Employee Fatally Injured in Traffic Accident
Car Burglaries Reported
Big Bear, Ca, February 12, 2011, 8:00am - The Big Bear Sheriff’s Station is reminding the public to lock their cars at all times and to avoid leaving keys, cell phones, and computers in sight when the vehicle is unattended. Several break-ins have been reported in the last week. These burglaries are scattered throughout the valley, not concentrated in one specific area. … [Read more...] about Car Burglaries Reported
Update: Highway 38 Crash
Big Bear, Ca, February 11, 2011, 5:00pm - The following is an update on the crash that took place Thursday, February 10th, on Highway 38 and State Lane. The two individuals involved in the crash have been identified as 75-year-old Mary Anne Boone, and 85 year old John Robert Boone of Big Bear City. Mary Anne was driving the car, when for unknown reasons at this time the … [Read more...] about Update: Highway 38 Crash
Gas Leak on Zaca Road Found By Southwest Gas
Big Bear, Ca, February 11, 2011, 9:30am - At approximately 3:30 pm on Thursday, February 10, 2011, the Big Bear City Fire Department received a report of a strong odor of natural gas in the area of Zaca Road and Brewer Way. Fire crews responded and upon arrival requested Southwest Gas Corporation representatives. The gas leak appeared to have migrated underground over a large … [Read more...] about Gas Leak on Zaca Road Found By Southwest Gas