The Twin Peaks Sheriff’s Station has issued an alert regarding a parolee-at-large, who is considered armed and dangerous. Last seen in the Crestline area, Thomas Joseph Murphy, aka “Corporal,” is described as a white male adult, approximately 6’1” and 230 lbs. Murphy has several tattoos, including a swastika on his neck. He is hard of hearing, but can read lips. If you see this … [Read more...] about Wanted: Twin Peaks Sheriff’s Station Seeking Armed and Dangerous Parolee
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Forest Service Resumes Pile Burning in Angelus Oaks Area; Smoke May Be Visible at Valley’s East End
Pile burning on the San Bernardino National Forest resumes today (Tuesday, March 3), as firefighters with the U.S. Forest Service reduce hazardous fuels in the Angelus Oaks area off Highway 38. Smoke may be visible as crews continue pile burning every day, as long as there are favorable conditions. Firefighters continuously monitor current and expected weather conditions, and … [Read more...] about Forest Service Resumes Pile Burning in Angelus Oaks Area; Smoke May Be Visible at Valley’s East End
Airplane Crash in Mountains This Afternoon; Both Occupants Able to Walk from Demolished Cessna
There was a plane crash in our area at about 2pm this afternoon, February 20, though both occupants of the plane have survived and, in fact, were able to walk away from the crash site. According to the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department, the Cessna 172 was en route to the Big Bear Airport from San Bernardino International Airport when the plane went down about two miles … [Read more...] about Airplane Crash in Mountains This Afternoon; Both Occupants Able to Walk from Demolished Cessna
Despite ‘Round-the-Clock Snow Removal Efforts of CalTrans and Acosta Company, Arctic Circle Portion of Highway 18 Closed Until Friday Evening
Three snow removal teams have been at work all night, in an effort to clear snow from the Arctic Circle portion of Highway 18, on the seven mile or so stretch from the Big Bear Dam to Snow Valley, in hopes of having the road re-opened in time for the weekend. More than 30 slides and snow drifts have crossed the roadway since Monday, and some of these piles of snow are as much … [Read more...] about Despite ‘Round-the-Clock Snow Removal Efforts of CalTrans and Acosta Company, Arctic Circle Portion of Highway 18 Closed Until Friday Evening
Snow Prompts Cancellations and Schedule Changes; Senior Center Closed Today
This week’s snow and subsequent road conditions have prompted some schedule changes. The Big Bear Senior Center is closed today, but will re-open on Wednesday at 9am. The senior lunch at Mountain Meadows has also been canceled for today. Students within the Bear Valley Unified School District will get a five-day weekend, as a Snow Day has been called for today. Bearly Speaking … [Read more...] about Snow Prompts Cancellations and Schedule Changes; Senior Center Closed Today