Big Bear Lake, CA -- The Amgen Tour of California will be cycling into Big Bear on Friday, May 21st and event permit approval was granted for such during yesterday’s meeting of the Planning Commission of Big Bear Lake. Though there were some conditions set forth by the Big Bear Lake Fire Protection District, which the Planning Commission incorporated, permits were approved for … [Read more...] about City of Big Bear Lake Is a Go for May 21st Amgen Tour, Yet Pasadena Is Out for Stage 6 Start
Fire/Safety
Smoke May Be Visible; Forest Service Resumes Pile Burning Near Angelus Oaks
Angelus Oaks, CA -- Given favorable weather conditions, firefighters with the San Bernardino National Forest are once again working on hazardous fuels removal today. Debris piles are being burned in the Angelus Oaks area, off Highway 38 today, so there is the likelihood that smoke may be visible to the southeast of the Big Bear Valley, as well as for those on Highway 38 and … [Read more...] about Smoke May Be Visible; Forest Service Resumes Pile Burning Near Angelus Oaks
Fawnskin Blaze Destroys Cabin, Prompts Overnight Closure of Highway 38
Fawnskin, CA -- A structure fire in Fawnskin last night resulted in the closure of the North Shore portion of Highway 38 for several hours, though the roadway was reopened in the 6am hour. Just before 1am this morning (Wednesday, April 7), Fawnskin Station #49 of the San Bernardino County Fire Department received a call, alerting them to a structure fire, on the hillside just … [Read more...] about Fawnskin Blaze Destroys Cabin, Prompts Overnight Closure of Highway 38
Baja’s 7.2 Tremor on Easter Prompts Another “Quake-Up” Call: Are You Earthquake Prepared?
Big Bear City, CA -- In light of yesterday’s 7.2 magnitude earthquake in Baja Mexico, which was felt here (as a long, slow roll) in the Big Bear Valley at 3:40pm--and two local earthquakes since*--the Big Bear City Fire Department offers another “quake-up” call to residents; all are reminded to check disaster preparedness plans and supplies, as we never know when we will be … [Read more...] about Baja’s 7.2 Tremor on Easter Prompts Another “Quake-Up” Call: Are You Earthquake Prepared?
Federal Aid Through FEMA Will Cover 75% of Communities’ Storm Damage Costs
Federal aid is coming to storm-affected communities, per a declaration from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (also known as FEMA). In a conversation with KBHR, FEMA’s Mike McCormick says, “The assistance that President Obama authorized in his declaration earlier this month will help Big Bear, Lake Arrowhead and other communities of the Inland Empire, and throughout six … [Read more...] about Federal Aid Through FEMA Will Cover 75% of Communities’ Storm Damage Costs