Big Bear, CA - On Friday, May 19, Big Bear Lake resident and cancer survivor Tina Follett will help kick-off day six of the 12th annual Amgen Tour of California, America’s most prestigious professional cycling race. Follett was selected to participate in the official start activities by Amgen on behalf of the company’s Breakaway from Cancer® initiative, which aims to … [Read more...] about ‘Breakaway From Cancer’ Honors Local Cancer Survivor During Amgen Tour of California
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Volunteers Needed for Amgen Tour of California
Big Bear, CA - The Amgen Tour of California event is an immense undertaking and your help is needed in order to have a successful and safe day of cycling racing. They need approximately 150 volunteers. The vast majority of volunteers will be used as Course Marshals for the event. As the roads close, they will need volunteers to monitor the roads, ensuring that cars and … [Read more...] about Volunteers Needed for Amgen Tour of California
Three Felony Arrests Following Home Invasion Robbery
Big Bear City, CA - Shortly after 11:30 a.m. yesterday, May 10, deputies of the Big Bear Sheriff’s Station responded to a report of a physical assault near the intersection of Mt. Doble Drive and Big Bear Blvd. Upon arrival, deputies found a male subject with injuries, including lacerations to his extremities, swollen eyes, and a bloody nose. Through investigation, it was … [Read more...] about Three Felony Arrests Following Home Invasion Robbery
Human Remains Found on Cougar Crest Trail
Big Bear, CA - On Saturday, April 29, at approximately 6:42 p.m., hikers on Cougar Crest Trail located human skeletal remains a short distance off of the trail. Deputies from the Big Bear Sheriff's Station responded and confirmed the remains were human. On Sunday, April 30, investigators from the Sheriff's Specialized Investigations Homicide Detail and Coroner's Division … [Read more...] about Human Remains Found on Cougar Crest Trail
Arson Suspect Arrested Following Extensive Search
Crestline, CA - On Monday, May 1, at about 8:07 p.m., the California Highway Patrol and the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department received multiple 911 calls reporting a male attempting to start a fire on Highway 18 just below the Highway 138 cut off in the area of Crestline. Officers from both agencies responded to the scene along with Cal Fire and US Forestry Fire. … [Read more...] about Arson Suspect Arrested Following Extensive Search