Big Bear, CA - On Saturday, October 21st, the Southern California Mountains Foundation and San Bernardino National Forest held a dedication ceremony to celebrate 90 years of service for the Keller Peak Fire Lookout Tower. The Fire Lookout is located on the top of Keller Peak Road in Running Springs, CA and is managed by volunteers as one of the six volunteer programs of the … [Read more...] about Keller Peak Fire Lookout Celebrates 90 Years of Service
Environment
UPDATE: Arctic Circle Winter Prep Work, Completed Early
Big Bear, CA - Update: The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) District 8 is pleased to announce that the winter preparation maintenance work on State Route 18 (SR- 18) in the “Arctic Circle” will be completed one week ahead of schedule. The work will be finished on Thursday, October 19 at 4:00 p.m. Caltrans crews have spent the last three weeks performing … [Read more...] about UPDATE: Arctic Circle Winter Prep Work, Completed Early
Night Vision Hoist Rescue of Injured Hiker From Castle Rock
Big Bear Lake, CA - On Wednesday, October 11, at approximately 8:12 p.m. a San Bernardino County Sheriff’s helicopter responded to the Castle Rock area in reference to a hiker who slid off a large rock and onto a cliff. The 17 year old male from Apple Valley was stuck on the cliff and was unable to get to safety. The crew located the hiker using GPS coordinates through a … [Read more...] about Night Vision Hoist Rescue of Injured Hiker From Castle Rock
BVES Hosts Annual Customer Service Week Barbecue
Big Bear Lake, CA - Bear Valley Electric Service will host its annual Customer Service Week Barbecue on Friday, Oct. 6, from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. The event will take place at the BVES office, located at 42020 Garstin Drive in Big Bear Lake. BVES Director Paul Marconi said, “Customer service is our top priority at Bear Valley Electric Service, and this annual Customer Service Week … [Read more...] about BVES Hosts Annual Customer Service Week Barbecue
Fall is the Season for Heightened Bear Activity in the High Country
Big Bear, CA - The California Department of Fish and Wildlife and the U.S. Forest Service remind citizens visiting or living in the high country and foothills that fall is the time of year for increased bear foraging activity and more human and bear encounters are possible. California black bears are typically active and foraging between April and mid-fall, but in autumn, … [Read more...] about Fall is the Season for Heightened Bear Activity in the High Country