Big Bear, CA, February 2, 2017 - Big Bear Fire Department and CAL FIRE have teamed up to clear fire hydrants buried by last week’s series of big storms. Beginning, Monday, January 30, 2017, CAL FIRE put hand-crews on the streets of Big Bear Valley helping dig out the hydrants buried under huge berms of ice and snow. These hand-crews, dressed in orange jump suits, are part of … [Read more...] about CAL FIRE Hand-Crews Clear Hydrants Buried by Winter Storms
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Be Careful in the Backcountry
Mount Baldy, CA, January 27, 2017 - On Wednesday and Thursday of this week, 4 people had to be rescued by hoist via helicopter in two separate incidents in the Mount Baldy area. On Wednesday, January 25, Sally Morley, 61years old of Temecula and Ellen Coleman, 63 years old of Riverside were hiking down a snow-packed ridgeline into San Antonio Canyon at the 8500’ level. … [Read more...] about Be Careful in the Backcountry
Caltrans Prepares for Storms and You Should Too
Big Bear, CA, January 19, 2017 - During this series of winter storms, Caltrans’ crews will be working 24/7 monitoring state routes and keeping roadways open and clear. Snow levels could drop as low as 4,000' during the next few days. Crews across the state have been preparing by plowing snow off of state routes, clearing culverts and drains, pumping water from roadways, … [Read more...] about Caltrans Prepares for Storms and You Should Too
Mitsubishi Cement Corporation Open House
Lucerne Valley, CA, January 17, 2017 - The Mitsubishi Cement Corporation, located on Highway 18 in Lucerne Valley, is having an Open House on Thursday, January 19th, from 4:30 to 6:30 pm. This will be an educational and informative gathering for individuals interested in learning more about the South Quarry Project. The leadership team and consultants will be sharing the … [Read more...] about Mitsubishi Cement Corporation Open House
Don’t Trash The Mountains
Big Bear, CA, December 29, 2016 - Hundreds of thousands of visitors will travel to San Bernardino Mountain resorts this winter for recreation. The California Department of Transportation released survey data in June 2016 that shows nearly half of all motorists surveyed admit to sometimes littering along the state's highways. Yesterday, the Director of Caltrans District 8 … [Read more...] about Don’t Trash The Mountains