Big Bear, Ca, April 25, 2011, 4:00pm - In the early morning hours of April 25, at approximately 2:15 a.m., deputies from the Big Bear Sheriff’s Station along with Fawnskin Engine 92 County Fire responded to a report of a vehicle fire on Highway 18 near Lakeview Point. The fire was extinguished and a badly burned body was located inside the vehicle. The age, race and gender of … [Read more...] about Death Investigation Ongoing After Body Found In Burned Vehicle
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Enjoying Big Bear Wildlife
Big Bear, Ca April 23, 2011 12:00 pm - The Big Bear Valley is surrounded by the San Bernardino National Forest, over 676,000 acres of land set aside in 1907 for the preservation of the natural resources in the area. Enjoying this wilderness area is the reason many residents and cabin owners choose Big Bear for their home. Having a residence within the forest can require … [Read more...] about Enjoying Big Bear Wildlife
Earth Day at the Big Bear Discovery Center
This year’s Earth Day celebrations at the Big Bear Discovery Center on Saturday include something for the entire family. The new mobile Forest Explorer van will be visiting, with interactive displays showing a healthy forest, as well as information for homeowners on how to thin trees in their yards and help to make neighborhoods firesafe. A group of youth volunteers, … [Read more...] about Earth Day at the Big Bear Discovery Center
Tree Thinning Project Has Saved State Millions
Assistant Fire Chief Peter Brierty and Congressman Jerry Lewis acknowledge the success and ongoing work of the NRCS in better managing the San Bernardino National Forest Big Bear, CA, April 20, 2011, 5:00pm - The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service, or the NRCS, along with the US Forest Service, California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection, San Bernardino, … [Read more...] about Tree Thinning Project Has Saved State Millions
Power Outage in Upper Moonridge
Big Bear Lake, Ca April 8, 2011 3:00 pm - A widespread power outage in the Upper Moonridge area of Big Bear Lake today resulted from a small truck hitting a utility pole. The accident occurred at Moonridge and Sheephorn Roads at approximately 12:30 pm. Bear Valley Electric Service was able to isolate the problem and restore power to most customers by 1:30 pm. It is expected … [Read more...] about Power Outage in Upper Moonridge