Officers from our local office of the California Highway Patrol, based in Running Springs, will be conducting San Bernardino mountain-area sobriety checkpoints on Friday, July 3. The CHP’s goal, per their statement, is to ensure the safe passage of each and every motorist; sobriety checkpoints are a proven, effective tool for achieving this goal and are designated to augment … [Read more...] about CHP Plans Mountain-Area Sobriety Checkpoints for Friday, July 3
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Fines Up to $5,000 for Possession of Fireworks Within Big Bear Valley; BarBQ Restrictions Also in Place for Fourth of July
Given the high fire danger in Big Bear, which is unique in its wildland urban interface, no fireworks of any kind are allowed, per the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department. As no fireworks are permitted in the San Bernardino mountains, we're told that routine vehicle searches by law enforcement personnel may be possible. Fines for the possession of illegal fireworks can … [Read more...] about Fines Up to $5,000 for Possession of Fireworks Within Big Bear Valley; BarBQ Restrictions Also in Place for Fourth of July
Given Holiday Weekend, No Outdoor Watering for DWP Customers on Friday or Saturday
For water customers of the Department of Water and Power, there will be additional water use restrictions over the Fourth of July holiday, so you may want to plan to do your outdoor watering in the meantime. On Friday and Saturday of this week, DWP customers serviced in Big Bear Lake, Sugarloaf, Fawnskin and Lake Williams are asked to refrain from watering, in order to allow … [Read more...] about Given Holiday Weekend, No Outdoor Watering for DWP Customers on Friday or Saturday
Local Fire Departments Transition to New Dispatch Provider This Week
As of this week, the Big Bear City and Big Bear Lake Fire Departments are switching dispatch centers. As, effective July 1, Desert Communications in Victorville is closing its doors, both of our local fire departments are converting to dispatch through ConFire Joint Powers Authority, which already serves San Bernardino County Fire’s station #49 in Fawnskin. Our local fire … [Read more...] about Local Fire Departments Transition to New Dispatch Provider This Week
Wanted (Again): Twin Peaks Sheriff’s Station Issues Alert Regarding Parolee-at-Large; Thomas Murphy Wanted for Kidnapping and Assault
The San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department has issued an alert regarding a parolee-at-large last seen in Crestline at about 10pm last night; this same parolee—Thomas Joseph Murphy, aka Corporal--was wanted back in March and, at that time, was considered armed and dangerous. Per the current summary, issued by the Sheriff’s Department today: “On Monday, June 23 at 9:55pm, … [Read more...] about Wanted (Again): Twin Peaks Sheriff’s Station Issues Alert Regarding Parolee-at-Large; Thomas Murphy Wanted for Kidnapping and Assault