Team Jordan Romero is continuing their progress, as they move closer to the summit of Mt. Everest and ready for their final ascent to the 29,029' peak which, once achieved, will make 13-year-old Jordan Romero the youngest person ever to reach the tallest peak in the world! In a call home to Big Bear this morning (May 20), Jordan says that they are safely at Camp 2, which is at … [Read more...] about Team Jordan Romero Just One Camp Away from Final Ascent to Mt. Everest’s 29,029′ Peak
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Sheriff’s Helicopters, Divers Search for Man in Cedar Lake Wednesday Afternoon (Update: Canoer Rescued from Lake)
Big Bear Lake, CA -- Police activity, specifically two helicopters, over the western portion of the City of Big Bear Lake in the 2pm hour has been prompted by rescue efforts at Camp Cedar Lake, located off Mill Creek Road. An official with the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department tells KBHR that a man is missing in the lake water and though his name has not yet been … [Read more...] about Sheriff’s Helicopters, Divers Search for Man in Cedar Lake Wednesday Afternoon (Update: Canoer Rescued from Lake)
All BVUSD Schools on Early-Out Schedule This Friday; Thursday Will Be Full, Regular Day for BBMS, Elementaries
Big Bear Valley, CA -- In anticipation of some temporary road closures taking place on Friday afternoon, to allow for the Amgen Tour of California cycling race, the Bear Valley Unified School District has made some scheduling modifications for this school week. On Thursday, which is generally a minimum day for students at Big Bear Middle School and all three elementaries, all … [Read more...] about All BVUSD Schools on Early-Out Schedule This Friday; Thursday Will Be Full, Regular Day for BBMS, Elementaries
Mountain Lion Spotted in Big Bear City Neighborhood; Cat’s Behavior is Non-Aggressive
Big Bear City, CA -- A Big Bear City resident spotted a mountain lion in her neighborhood, on Winding Lane near the Deadmans Curve portion of Big Bear Boulevard, on Sunday night. Per the reports received by the Big Bear Sheriffs Station and the California Department of Fish and Game, at about 10:30pm on May 16, the local woman went out to her car to retrieve her purse, and says … [Read more...] about Mountain Lion Spotted in Big Bear City Neighborhood; Cat’s Behavior is Non-Aggressive
Quake Wake: Five Earthquakes Centered Outside Big Bear Lake Friday Morning; Largest Tremor Registers 2.7 Magnitude
Big Bear Lake, CA -- It you felt a stirring in the wee hours last night (May 14), it wasn’t the wind, but five earthquakes, each of them centered five miles north of the City of Big Bear Lake. The first of these occurred at 2:15am Friday morning, and was of a magnitude of 1.5, which was followed at 3:06am by a more severe earthquake of a 2.7 magnitude. The 2.7 quake was … [Read more...] about Quake Wake: Five Earthquakes Centered Outside Big Bear Lake Friday Morning; Largest Tremor Registers 2.7 Magnitude