Big Bear Valley, CA -- Yesterday evening’s big rattler, centered near Borrego Springs at 4:53pm, has (since our 5pm newscast) been downgraded to a magnitude 5.4 earthquake, per the U.S. Geological Survey, and has been followed by countless aftershocks in the area about 25 miles south of Palm Springs. Specific to the Big Bear Valley, we did have one earthquake centered about … [Read more...] about Big Bear Feels 5.4 Quake in the Desert; 2.1 Magnitude Tremor Near Big Bear City
Fire/Safety
Despite Influx of Crowds for Fourth of July, Sheriff’s Captain Reports, “We Had Relatively Few Incidents”
Big Bear Valley, CA -- This year’s Fourth of July weekend in the Big Bear Valley was marred by the July 5 drowning of an 18-year-old from Yucca Valley, though, given the influx of crowds here for the holiday, local law enforcement and fire agencies report that it was a relatively calm weekend. In addition to an extra 20 deputies on patrol, the Big Bear Sheriff’s Station’s law … [Read more...] about Despite Influx of Crowds for Fourth of July, Sheriff’s Captain Reports, “We Had Relatively Few Incidents”
Emergency Personnel on Scene in Boulder Bay July 5; Sheriff’s Dive Team Searching for Possible Drowning Victim (Updated)
Big Bear Lake, CA -- Breaking news as of Monday, July 5, 11am hour: Big Bear’s emergency personnel are currently on scene in Boulder Bay, at Big Bear Lake’s west end, attending to a possible drowning incident. The Big Bear Municipal Water District’s Lake Patrol received the alert call at 10:48am and, in the 11 o’clock hour, responders have included Lake Patrol, the San … [Read more...] about Emergency Personnel on Scene in Boulder Bay July 5; Sheriff’s Dive Team Searching for Possible Drowning Victim (Updated)
Fourth of July Fireworks Over Big Bear Lake on Sunday Night; Boat Ramps Closed During Event
Big Bear Valley, CA -- The City of Big Bear Lake and the Rotary Club present the annual Fourth of July fireworks extravaganza over Big Bear Lake--one of the best displays in all of Southern California! Fireworks launch near the South Shore’s Pine Knot Avenue area, but can be seen from most locations on and near the lake, as well as surrounding San Bernardino National Forest … [Read more...] about Fourth of July Fireworks Over Big Bear Lake on Sunday Night; Boat Ramps Closed During Event
CHP Reminds Travelers to Buckle Up; All Available Officers on the Road for Holiday Weekend
As with most major holidays, the Fourth of July weekend marks the implementation of a Maximum Enforcement Period for the California Highway Patrol. All available CHP officers will be on the road, as of Friday, July 2 at 6pm and through midnight on Monday the 5th. The CHP points out that during last year’s Fourth of July weekend, 24 people were killed on state highways and, of … [Read more...] about CHP Reminds Travelers to Buckle Up; All Available Officers on the Road for Holiday Weekend