Big Bear Lake, CA, August 5, 2012 - [UPDATE] - Route 38 is now open in both directions, as of 8:18pm. [ORIGINAL STORY] Big Bear Lake, CA, August 5, 2012, 10:00am - The CHP has closed Route 38 at Jenks Lake Road due to an overturned big rig blocking lanes there; it was reported as a single vehicle accident at 9:45a.m. today. The tanker was carrying propane and diesel and … [Read more...] about Route 38 Reopens After Accident
ALERTS/Breaking Big Bear News
Pot Bust In Bear Creek
Big Bear Lake, CA, July 10, 2012, 3:00pm - Law enforcement officials conducted an illegal marijuana farm eradication in Bear Creek today. The operation began this morning and is still going on. It involves law enforcement from the National Forest Service as well as Federal Narcotics Agents. Besides eradicating the marijuana, the agents were also removing the paraphernalia, … [Read more...] about Pot Bust In Bear Creek
Vegetation Fire Burning in Waterman Canyon
Near Crestline, CA, July 9, 2012, 3:35pm - Firefighters are battling a 50-acre vegetation fire that started in Waterman Canyon above SR 18 at about 2pm this afternoon. The blaze has been named the Panorama Fire. Highway 18 is closed between San Bernardino and Crestline. Highway 330 remains open at this time. The fire is located in Waterman Canyon near Inspiration Point above … [Read more...] about Vegetation Fire Burning in Waterman Canyon
Minor Earthquake Shakes Big Bear Valley Followed By Two Small Aftershocks
Big Bear City, CA, July 5, 2012, noon - A minor earthquake rattled Big Bear Valley this morning at 11:18am. The magnitude 3.5 event occurred 3 miles North of Big Bear City. The quake was followed by two small aftershocks. The first was a 1.4 magnitude at 11:23am 3 miles North North-East of Big Bear City. The second aftershock had a magnitude of 2.6 and occurred at 11:42am 2 … [Read more...] about Minor Earthquake Shakes Big Bear Valley Followed By Two Small Aftershocks
*72 Call Forwarding Phone Scam Alert
Big Bear Lake, CA, June 21, 2012, 3:00pm - Law enforcement officials and the California Public Utilities Commission are warning citizens about criminals posing as law enforcement officials who tell you that a loved one is in trouble. The caller may say that you have been listed as an emergency contact and that to get information about your loved one you must call a specific … [Read more...] about *72 Call Forwarding Phone Scam Alert