Big Bear, Ca, April 29, 2011, 8:00am - The Big Bear City Fire Department is raising funds for the Fire Fighters Quest for Burn Survivors by hosting a car wash this Saturday, April 30th, from 9:00 am until 1:00 pm. The Quest is an organization that provides assistance to men, women and children that have been affected by burn injuries. The Quest operates with a 100% volunteer … [Read more...] about Fire Fighters Host Car Wash For Burn Survivors
Fire/Safety
Big Bear Lake Fire Chief Rod Ballard Resigns
Big Bear, Ca, April 26, 2011, 11:15am - Big Bear Lake Fire Chief Rod BallardBig Bear Lake Fire Chief Rod Ballard announced on April 25that the Big Bear Lake Fire Protection District Meeting that he is resigning from his position as fire chief to spend more time with his family. In a letter to Jay Obernolte, Chairperson of the Big Bear Lake Fire Protection District, Ballard … [Read more...] about Big Bear Lake Fire Chief Rod Ballard Resigns
Death Investigation Ongoing After Body Found In Burned Vehicle
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
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