Big Bear, CA, September 1, 2016 - The San Bernardino National Forest will increase the current seasonal fire restrictions effective Friday, September 2, 2016. Continued hot and dry conditions, coupled with a long-term outlook that predicts no change in weather trends and normal fall winds, have prompted local fire mangers to implement additional fire restrictions on the … [Read more...] about SBD National Forest Increases Fire Restrictions
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November 8th Election: Contested and Uncontested Races
November 8th is just around the corner and Big Bear is ready to go. There are only a few seats on local boards that are contested this year. No elections will be held for the following agencies: Big Bear Lake City Council, Big Bear Municipal Water District and Bear Valley Unified School District. This means that all of those candidates will win by … [Read more...] about November 8th Election: Contested and Uncontested Races
FRAUD ALERT – Bluecut Fire
Big Bear, CA, August 26, 2016 - The San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department has received reports from residents of a man calling claiming to represent CALFIRE. The caller is asking residents for donations to assist persons displaced by the recent Blue Cut Fire. The Sheriff’s Department has confirmed with CALFIRE that they are not soliciting for donations and encourage … [Read more...] about FRAUD ALERT – Bluecut Fire
Overturned Dumptruck Closes SR-330 For Several Hours Yesterday
Big Bear, CA, August 24, 2016 - Yesterday, at approximately 8:40 am, Police Officer A. Gunnoe, was traveling northbound on SR-330 when he observed a three axle Peterbuilt dump truck traveling southbound on SR-330 at 40 to 45 MPH, smoking from all of its wheels. Officer Gunnoe turned around and attempted to catch up to the dump truck. As the Officer was approaching, he observed … [Read more...] about Overturned Dumptruck Closes SR-330 For Several Hours Yesterday
BVCHD Announces Permanent CFO
Big Bear Lake, CA, August 23, 2016 - The Board of Directors of Bear Valley Community Healthcare District is pleased to announce the appointment of Garth Hamblin as the permanent Chief Financial Officer effective immediately. Mr. Hamblin has served the District as the interim CFO for the past 11 months, and the Board voted unanimously to keep him with the district as the new … [Read more...] about BVCHD Announces Permanent CFO