Big Bear Valley, CA/San Bernardino National Forest -- District Ranger Scott Tangenberg has been overseeing the Mountaintop District of the San Bernardino National Forest for over a year now, having officially assumed the position in September after serving as acting district ranger upon the promotion of Kurt Winchester last spring. “I am basically the local supervisor,” he … [Read more...] about District Ranger Tangenberg Plans for Additional Fuels Reduction on Forest; SBNF Visitors Encouraged to Be Fire-Safe Over Holiday
Fire/Safety
No Outdoor Watering for DWP Customers This Weekend; Stage I Conservation Measures in Place for Summer
Big Bear Valley, CA -- For water customers of the Department of Water and Power, water-use restrictions will be implemented over the Fourth of July holiday weekend, to allow for adequate water flow should it be needed for fire suppression. No outdoor watering will be allowed on Saturday, July 3 and Sunday, July 4—with the exception of new plants and shrubs (which may be watered … [Read more...] about No Outdoor Watering for DWP Customers This Weekend; Stage I Conservation Measures in Place for Summer
Fireworks Show Over Big Bear Lake on Sunday, the Fourth of July; All Personal Fireworks Illegal in Big Bear Valley
Big Bear Valley, CA -- In anticipation of the festivities surrounding Independence Day, revelers are reminded that all fireworks are illegal in the Big Bear Valley—this includes the City of Big Bear Lake, all unincorporated areas of the Valley governed by San Bernardino County, and the San Bernardino National Forest. Deputies of the Big Bear Sheriff’s Station, along with … [Read more...] about Fireworks Show Over Big Bear Lake on Sunday, the Fourth of July; All Personal Fireworks Illegal in Big Bear Valley
Two Fires on San Bernardino National Forest Due to Abandoned Campfires
Big Bear Valley, CA/ San Bernardino National Forest -- Within the last week, there have been three fires in our area and all of them on the San Bernardino National Forest. The first of these took place last Friday, June 18, and was located off Highway 38 near Glass Road, between Seven Oaks and Jenks Lake. Though this small fire was contained within an hour’s time and held to … [Read more...] about Two Fires on San Bernardino National Forest Due to Abandoned Campfires
On-Demand Chipping Program for Big Bear Valley Is Chipping Away at Requests; Call 877-771-CHIP for Pick-up
Big Bear Valley, CA -- The Valley-wide chipping program, still offered free of charge but now offered on-demand, has been underway since the beginning of the month—and, already, the toll-free chipping hotline at 877-771-CHIP has received over 650 requests for service. Of these, over 570 requests have been processed (as of June 23), meaning chipper crews have made curbside stops … [Read more...] about On-Demand Chipping Program for Big Bear Valley Is Chipping Away at Requests; Call 877-771-CHIP for Pick-up