High Desert, Ca, May 19, 2011, 3:00pm - If you are a resident of Hesperia, Victorville, Apple Valley, or Adelanto, or will be traveling through that area today, the San Bernardino County Sheriffs Department wants to advise citizens that all 911 phone lines have been interrupted by some kind of incident. The exact location of the incident has not been isolated yet and it is … [Read more...] about High Desert 911 Lines Down: Call 760-245-4211 Instead
Fire/Safety
13th Annual Building & Safety Open House At The Civic Center
Big Bear Lake, CA, May 19, 2011, 8:00am - In honor of International Building Safety Month, May 2011, the City will host its annual Building & Safety Open House Thursday, May 19, from 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. in Hofert Hall at the Civic Center, located at 39707 Big Bear Blvd. Admission is free. Residents, homeowners, contractors, industry partners and members of the community are … [Read more...] about 13th Annual Building & Safety Open House At The Civic Center
Momyer Fire Update: 90% Contained as of May 16th
Big Bear, Ca, May 16, 2011, 12:00pm - The Momyer Fire, that started the morning of May 8th, is currently at 90% containment with full containment expected on May 17th. The fire, which burned near the Forest Falls area in very rocky steep terrain, has burned a total of 150 acres. According to the San Bernardino National Forest, firefighters and air tankers made “excellent … [Read more...] about Momyer Fire Update: 90% Contained as of May 16th
Valley Celebrates Participation In Firewise Communities USA Program
Big Bear Valley, CA, May 13, 2011, noon - The Big Bear City Community Services District and the City of Big Bear Lake are celebrating their 4th and 5th year of participation, respectively, in the National Fire Protection Association’s Firewise Communities/USA program, a voluntary initiative to protect local residents, their property and natural resources from wildfires. In … [Read more...] about Valley Celebrates Participation In Firewise Communities USA Program
Update on Momyer Fire: 50% Contained
Big Bear, Ca, May 11, 2011, 1:00pm -This is n update regarding the Momyer Fire, which began on May 8th at approximately 10:30 a.m. The fire is currently burning in the San Gorgonio Wilderness Area in steep, rugged terrain in a north/north east direction, west of Alger Creek and north of the Momyer Trail, and is currently 50% contained. Yesterday, cloudy conditions grounded the … [Read more...] about Update on Momyer Fire: 50% Contained