A Santa Ana arson suspect with a one million dollar warrant is off the streets, due to the keen observations of Big Bear Sheriff’s Station Deputy Mark Rios. It was three weeks ago, back in November, when San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department officers were alerted to be on the lookout for 36-year-old Christopher Rodriguez, wanted by the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s … [Read more...] about Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Has Their Man, Thanks to Big Bear Deputy Mark Rios
ALERTS/Breaking Big Bear News
Chain Requirements Still in Place on Highway 38 and North Shore; Boulevard Closed in Bear City Due to Water Main Leak
Two days of sunshine have resulted in the lifting of chain requirements on most roads in our area—with the exception of Highway 38 and the North Shore portion of 38, from Angelus Oaks and including Bear City west to the Big Bear dam. R2 chain controls mean that you must have chains on the drive wheels of your vehicle, unless in a four-wheel drive with snow tires on all four … [Read more...] about Chain Requirements Still in Place on Highway 38 and North Shore; Boulevard Closed in Bear City Due to Water Main Leak
Community Services District Directors Meet This Evening; Other Valley Activities, Meetings Canceled Due to Storm
There were two meetings scheduled for this evening, one of which is the regular first-Monday meeting of the Board of Directors for the Big Bear City Community Services District. The CSD Board should have a brief meeting in open session, which begins at 5:30pm, as the only action item is the approval of minutes of the meeting of November 16; closed session will follow, and both … [Read more...] about Community Services District Directors Meet This Evening; Other Valley Activities, Meetings Canceled Due to Storm
No School on Monday; BVUSD Calls Snow Day at 4am
There is no school today, December 7. Bear Valley Unified School District has called a snow day. The school district’s Superintendent, Director of Transportation and Director of Maintenance and Operations begin checking weather reports and road conditions at 3:30am, and actually drive the bus routes, to determine if travel is safe for students; considerations are also made with … [Read more...] about No School on Monday; BVUSD Calls Snow Day at 4am
Snow! Winter Storm Warning in Place; Chains Required on All Vehicles Without Four-Wheel Drive and Snow Tires
It’s snowing [as of Monday morning], and we can expect continued winter weather this week. The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Warning, which will be in effect for our area through 3am on Tuesday. Snow levels are as low as 5,000 feet and, with the possibility of wind gusts up to 60 miles per hour, the blowing of snow could result in blizzard-like conditions. … [Read more...] about Snow! Winter Storm Warning in Place; Chains Required on All Vehicles Without Four-Wheel Drive and Snow Tires