The ski resorts received about an inch of snow overnight, though there seems to have been less coverage at lower elevations within the Big Bear Valley. Though this did not prompt any chain controls on our mountain roads, we do have a traffic advisory for Big Bear Boulevard. A two-car collision in Big Bear Lake, on the Boulevard between Moonridge Road and Fox Farm Road, did … [Read more...] about No Chain Controls in Place Despite Last Night’s Snow; Morning Traffic Collision on the Boulevard Prompts Lane Closures
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More Scam Banking Calls Reported in Big Bear Over Weekend; First Mountain Banks Advises That Customers Do Not Release Personal Information
The scam banking calls continue, as a number of Big Bear residents have reported that they have been contacted by their financial institution in order to verify personal banking information, including PIN and credit card numbers. As first reported here last week, First Mountain Bank’s Richard Miller tells KBHR that these computer-automated calls tend to be more prevalent in … [Read more...] about More Scam Banking Calls Reported in Big Bear Over Weekend; First Mountain Banks Advises That Customers Do Not Release Personal Information
More Strong Winds Expected; Advisory in Place Until 10pm Friday
We can expect more strong, gusty north-to-northwest winds today, in both the mountains and nearby desert areas, as the National Weather Service has issued a High Wind Warning. This means that wind gusts up to 35 miles per hour are expected, which can make driving difficult for those in high profile vehicles. And, if traveling off the mountain this morning, visibility may be … [Read more...] about More Strong Winds Expected; Advisory in Place Until 10pm Friday
Wind Advisory for Mountains and Deserts; Gusty Winds Expected Thursday Evening
We can expect strong, gusty west-to-northwest winds in our area, and including the nearby desert communities, later this evening (Thursday). The National Weather Service has issued a Wind Advisory for the San Bernardino mountains, which takes effect at 6pm and extends through 6am on Friday. A Wind Advisory means that winds of 35 miles per hour are expected; those in … [Read more...] about Wind Advisory for Mountains and Deserts; Gusty Winds Expected Thursday Evening
Fraudulent Banking Calls Being Made to Mountain Residents; Never Give Out Pertinent Info to Unsolicited Callers
Numerous residents in the mountain communities have been receiving scam telephone calls related to banking, and this tends to be a more frequent occurrence in smaller towns and rural communities, according to Richard Miller, Compliance and Information Security Officer for First Mountain Bank. “It’s a computer program,” Miller explains, “they get the prefixes, like 866, and then … [Read more...] about Fraudulent Banking Calls Being Made to Mountain Residents; Never Give Out Pertinent Info to Unsolicited Callers