Earlier this week, the San Bernardino County Department of Public Health announced that the H1N1 virus had claimed the lives of, now, 11 county residents, though Public Health Officer Dr. Maxwell Ohikhuare noted that each of those cases resulting in death had underlying conditions. Since that announcement on Tuesday, the County has received a limited supply of the live … [Read more...] about County Receives Shipment of First H1N1 Vaccine; First Distribution to Specified Priority Groups
ALERTS/Breaking Big Bear News
More Winds and Low Relative Humidity Expected; National Weather Service Issues Red Flag Warning, Given Critical Fire Conditions
It’s October and last night’s temperatures, dropping into the 20s, suggest that we are officially into the fall season. Earlier this week, the National Weather Service had issued a Wind Advisory and a Fire Weather Watch; today, a Red Flag Warning is in effect for the San Bernardino mountains, prompted by low relative humidity and northeast winds of 15 to 25 miles per hour, with … [Read more...] about More Winds and Low Relative Humidity Expected; National Weather Service Issues Red Flag Warning, Given Critical Fire Conditions
Fire Weather Watch in Effect for the San Bernardino Mountains
The weather is changing (we even had a little rain yesterday evening), and it’s now feeling like fall in the Big Bear Valley. Yesterday, the National Weather Service had issued a Wind Advisory for our area, and today (September 30) we are under a Fire Weather Watch, which extends through Thursday afternoon. This Fire Weather Watch is prompted by low relative humidity and … [Read more...] about Fire Weather Watch in Effect for the San Bernardino Mountains
Strong Winds and Cooler Temps Expected Tuesday; National Weather Service Issues Wind Advisory for Mountains and Deserts
Today’s temperatures are expected to be considerably lower than over the weekend and also, as of today (September 29), the National Weather Service has issued a Wind Advisory for the San Bernardino mountains and surrounding deserts. A Wind Advisory means that winds of 35 miles per hour are expected and winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for those in … [Read more...] about Strong Winds and Cooler Temps Expected Tuesday; National Weather Service Issues Wind Advisory for Mountains and Deserts
Sixteen-Year-Old Arrested for Setting Crafton Fire May Be Responsible for a Dozen or More Other Blazes; Crafton Hills College Open for Night Classes
Earlier today (September 24), officials from the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department and CalFire held a press conference, outlining some new information regarding the arson arrest connected with the Crafton Fire, which has now burned 347 acres, and is at 60% containment. Just after the fire broke out in the Yucaipa area yesterday afternoon, witnesses noticed a … [Read more...] about Sixteen-Year-Old Arrested for Setting Crafton Fire May Be Responsible for a Dozen or More Other Blazes; Crafton Hills College Open for Night Classes