Big Bear, CA, November 29th, 2015 - Everyone wants to preserve and enjoy Big Bear's pristine beauty, while protecting the ecosystem which has made the jewel of Southern California so special. With the arrival of winter weather, the U.S. Forest Service will begin prescribed burn operations on the San Bernardino National Forest. Winter burns are part of a continuing effort to … [Read more...] about Prescribed Burns Protect Our Forests
ALERTS/Breaking Big Bear News
San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors Accepts Resignation of Human Resources Director
UPDATE San Bernardino County, CA, November 13, 2015 - In March, San Bernardino County Human Resources Director Andrew Lamberto, was cited and later pleaded guilty to agreeing to engage in prostitution. County CEO Greg Devereaux did not inform the Board of Supervisors about the incident until Oct. 21. Yesterday, the Board of Supervisors finalized the departure of Human … [Read more...] about San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors Accepts Resignation of Human Resources Director
IRS Telephone Scam Alert
Big Bear, CA, November 6, 2015 - The Big Bear Sheriff’s Station has received numerous reports of a telephone scam wherein callers falsely identify themselves as representatives of the IRS and make demands for immediate payment of back taxes with Green Dot or other prepaid debit cards. These thieves use the IRS name to try to steal money or identities from targeted victims. They … [Read more...] about IRS Telephone Scam Alert
State Fire Camp Inmate Escaped
San Bernardino, CA, November 4, 2015 - Sheriff's dispatch received information that an inmate had walked away from a fire crew at Hwy 330 and E. Highland Avenue in the City of Highland. The inmate was last seen at approximately 12:30 p.m. Deputies immediately responded to the area and began searching for Kent Lesporavsky. Sheriff's Aviation and search dogs have also … [Read more...] about State Fire Camp Inmate Escaped
Homicide Suspects Arrested
UPDATE: Big Bear Lake, CA, October 30, 2015 - 5:22pm - Two suspects, Sarah Miskam, a 27-year old female and Dusty Miskam, a 31-year old male, have been arrested today in the homicide investigation reported earlier this morning. The victim, Alexander Miskam, a 25-year old male, was pronounced deceased in the early morning hours today after the Big Bear Sheriff’s deputies … [Read more...] about Homicide Suspects Arrested