The investigation continues to locate the driver of the SUV that hit the Bhandari family, resulting in the death of five-year-old Kushan, three weeks ago today. It was in the 8pm hour on Thursday, July 30, when Sujana Bhandari and her two sons, Kushan and 11-year-old Kushal were crossing Lakeview Drive just west of the Big Bear Lake Post Office after playing at the lake. Arden … [Read more...] about Investigation Continues for Driver Who Hit Bhandari Family Three Weeks Ago; Sheriff’s Station Sends Surveillance Videos to FBI
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County’s Public Health Department Announces Fifth County Death Resulting from H1N1 Virus; Vaccine Unavailable Until Fall
San Bernardino County’s Public Health Officer, Dr. Maxwell Ohikhuare, announced today the County’s fifth death resulting from the H1N1 virus, previously referred to as “swine flu.” As of August 19, there are a total of 206 confirmed H1N1 flu virus cases, and 32 hospitalized cases in San Bernardino County. The majority of those affected have experienced mild or moderate illness, … [Read more...] about County’s Public Health Department Announces Fifth County Death Resulting from H1N1 Virus; Vaccine Unavailable Until Fall
Prompted by Sightings in Lake Arrowhead, Twin Peak Sheriff’s Station Advises Residents to Stay Away from Mountain Lions
Mountain residents should be aware of a mountain lion in the San Bernardino mountains. Per a statement just received by the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department: “There have been several sightings of a mountain lion on the north side of Lake Arrowhead. Citizens are strongly urged to stay away from the mountain lion and to contact the Twin Peaks Sheriff's Station at … [Read more...] about Prompted by Sightings in Lake Arrowhead, Twin Peak Sheriff’s Station Advises Residents to Stay Away from Mountain Lions
No Fires in the Big Bear Valley; Southwest Winds Bringing Drift Smoke from Santa Barbara-Area La Brea Fire
There are no fires burning within the Big Bear Valley or on the San Bernardino National Forest [confirmed again this morning, this afternoon], so that thick smoke you are seeing and smelling is drift smoke. This drift smoke is from the La Brea Fire on the Los Padres National Forest near Santa Barbara, and southwest winds are bringing that smoke to the Big Bear Valley. According … [Read more...] about No Fires in the Big Bear Valley; Southwest Winds Bringing Drift Smoke from Santa Barbara-Area La Brea Fire
No Fires in Big Bear Area; Drift Smoke Is Likely from La Brea Fire in Santa Barbara Area
There has been quite a bit of smoke at the west end of Big Bear Valley this afternoon, though this is drift smoke as there are no fires burning within Big Bear or on the San Bernardino National Forest at this time [3pm, August 13]. Officials with the Forest Service suggest that this smoke is drifting our way from the La Brea Fire, which is burning on the Los Padres National … [Read more...] about No Fires in Big Bear Area; Drift Smoke Is Likely from La Brea Fire in Santa Barbara Area