Big Bear, CA - Festival Angaelica returns to Big Bear this week. The festival brings independent filmmakers from around the world showcasing over 160 films. The film screenings and live music events are free to attend. For the last ten years, Festival founders, Breven Warren and Tim Udall, have combined film, art, music and nature bringing the festival to Big Bear last … [Read more...] about Film Festival in Big Bear
Environment
Personal Emergency Transmitter Leads to Rescue of Hiker
Mt. Baldy, CA - On Sunday, September 3rd, San Bernardino County Dispatch received notification from the International Emergency Response Coordination Center about a subject that was in distress in the San Bernardino Mountains near Mt. Baldy. The I.E.R.C.C. monitor personal emergency transmitters often carried by hikers, which allow them to send distress signals that can include … [Read more...] about Personal Emergency Transmitter Leads to Rescue of Hiker
Boaters Can Help Fight Spread of Invasive Mussels Over Labor Day Weekend
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
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