Mount Baldy, CA, January 27, 2017 - On Wednesday and Thursday of this week, 4 people had to be rescued by hoist via helicopter in two separate incidents in the Mount Baldy area. On Wednesday, January 25, Sally Morley, 61years old of Temecula and Ellen Coleman, 63 years old of Riverside were hiking down a snow-packed ridgeline into San Antonio Canyon at the 8500’ level. … [Read more...] about Be Careful in the Backcountry
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Mom & Dad Project Receives Grant to Provide Free Car Seats
Big Bear, CA, January 26, 2017 - In August of 2016, Bear Valley Community Healthcare District’s Mom & Dad Project applied for a grant to provide car seats to help parents and caregivers abide by the new car seat law effective January 2017. According to California Highway Patrol, effective January 2017, “Children under 2 years of age shall ride in a rear-facing car seat … [Read more...] about Mom & Dad Project Receives Grant to Provide Free Car Seats
Caltrans Prepares for Storms and You Should Too
Big Bear, CA, January 19, 2017 - During this series of winter storms, Caltrans’ crews will be working 24/7 monitoring state routes and keeping roadways open and clear. Snow levels could drop as low as 4,000' during the next few days. Crews across the state have been preparing by plowing snow off of state routes, clearing culverts and drains, pumping water from roadways, … [Read more...] about Caltrans Prepares for Storms and You Should Too
18 Year Old Arrested for Stabbing in Big Bear Lake
Big Bear Lake, CA, January 11, 2016 - On Sunday, January 8, at approximately 12:40 p.m., deputies of the Big Bear Sheriff’s Station responded to a call of a stabbing that occurred at a residence on Park Avenue in Big Bear Lake. It was reported that an 18-year-old male had stabbed an adult male relative living in the household following a verbal altercation. Upon arrival, … [Read more...] about 18 Year Old Arrested for Stabbing in Big Bear Lake
Robbery in Big Bear Lake May Have Involved Gun Stolen in Tennessee
Big Bear lake, CA, January 10, 2017 - On Saturday, January 7, 2017, at about 12:10 a.m., deputies responded to a report of an armed robbery. The victim identified a residence in the 300 block of Starlight Circle in Big Bear Lake as the location where the crime occurred. While the deputies were conducting their investigation, they searched the interior of the residence on … [Read more...] about Robbery in Big Bear Lake May Have Involved Gun Stolen in Tennessee