Big Bear, CA - California agencies combatting the spread of invasive quagga and zebra mussels remind boaters to remain cautious over Labor Day weekend. Quagga and zebra mussels are invasive freshwater mussels native to Eurasia. They multiply quickly, encrust watercraft and infrastructure, alter water quality and the aquatic food web and ultimately impact native and sport … [Read more...] about Boaters Can Help Fight Spread of Invasive Mussels Over Labor Day Weekend
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Hoist Rescue Required for Hiker at Castle Rock
Big Bear Lake, CA - On Monday, August 28, 60 year old Anna Fay Hannah, a visitor from Texas, was hiking in the Big Bear area at Castle Rock. While hiking, she fell and sustained a non-life threatening injury. She was unable to hike out of the area and called 911 for help. Big Bear Fire personnel arrived at the scene and began hiking to her. Fire personnel were assisted by a … [Read more...] about Hoist Rescue Required for Hiker at Castle Rock
1st Annual “Conquer the Wall” Running Event at Snow Summit
Big Bear, CA - The first annual 'Ryan Hall’s Conquer the Wall' endurance running event will be held at Snow Summit on July 30th at 9:00 a.m. hosted by the Big Bear High School Cross Country team. Participants of all ages are invited to test their endurance on the famous “Wall” climb that former Olympian runner Ryan Hall used to train on while growing up in Big Bear. The current … [Read more...] about 1st Annual “Conquer the Wall” Running Event at Snow Summit
Fire Tax Fee Dropped for Rural Areas of California
The much debated and often labeled as an illegal and redundant tax will soon be dropped as part of Assembly Bill 398 — the Global Warming Solutions Act. Although not linked to global warming the fire tax elimination was a method to garner more votes from rural assembly members on both sides of the political spectrum. For a large number of property owners in Big Bear they … [Read more...] about Fire Tax Fee Dropped for Rural Areas of California
Hiker rescued by Sheriff’s Aviation on the Pacific Crest Trail
Big Bear, CA - On Wednesday, May 31, at approximately 4:15 p.m., Sheriff's Volunteer Forces contacted the Aviation Unit regarding a hiker who activated a Personal Locater Beacon (PLB) on Pacific Crest Trail, near the North Fork area. The GPS coordinates from the activation showed the hiker, identified as Jared Lee Ewing, was approximately 6 miles south of Onyx Peak. 40 King … [Read more...] about Hiker rescued by Sheriff’s Aviation on the Pacific Crest Trail