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
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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
Spring Snow in Big Bear
Big Bear, CA - Mother Nature did not disappoint and gave us her usual spring snow yesterday with a couple inches of the white stuff accumulating. The snowfall was off and on throughout the day yesterday and at times was falling quite heavily. There's a reason the long-timers remind us to not plant our gardens till after Mother's Day. … [Read more...] about Spring Snow in Big Bear
Arson Suspect Arrested Following Extensive Search
Crestline, CA - On Monday, May 1, at about 8:07 p.m., the California Highway Patrol and the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department received multiple 911 calls reporting a male attempting to start a fire on Highway 18 just below the Highway 138 cut off in the area of Crestline. Officers from both agencies responded to the scene along with Cal Fire and US Forestry Fire. … [Read more...] about Arson Suspect Arrested Following Extensive Search
Big Bear Alpine Zoo Celebrates with May Discount
Big Bear, CA - Big Bear locals are invited to celebrate spring with a discounted admission rate at the Big Bear Alpine Zoo the first week in May. With construction of the new zoo well underway, there’s much to celebrate. From May 1-5, locals can visit the zoo for only $5. The local discount provides an opportunity for people to view the current zoo before the zoo transitions … [Read more...] about Big Bear Alpine Zoo Celebrates with May Discount