Big Bear Valley fire departments joined forces yesterday to take children within Big Bear Valley on a well-deserved shopping spree at Kmart. Santa and Mrs. Claus were also on hand to wish the youngsters a Merry Christmas during their shopping spree, in which each child was able to spend about $100 at Kmart, however they wished. Some of the local children bought presents for … [Read more...] about Local Firefighters Take 85 Deserving Youth on a Christmas Shopping Spree at Kmart
Fire/Safety
Reminder: It Is Illegal and Unsafe to Go Out on the Lake Ice
It is not only unsafe, but illegal to go out on to the lake ice. The ice on Big Bear Lake never gets strong enough or thick enough to safely support those who walk on it and, should you or your pet fall through the ice, hypothermia is a real threat as the lake temperature is in the low 30s this week. If found out on the lake ice, you could be ticketed by either Lake Patrol of … [Read more...] about Reminder: It Is Illegal and Unsafe to Go Out on the Lake Ice
Big Bear Lake Fire Protection District Establishes Moonridge Station Through Holidays
The Big Bear Lake Fire Protection District has, as of yesterday afternoon, established a temporary fire station, including housing facilities, on Moonridge Road, to remain in place through the holidays. Additional emergency personnel will be on duty during peak time periods to accommodate the staffing of the facility, which is positioned between the two resorts. Fifteen percent … [Read more...] about Big Bear Lake Fire Protection District Establishes Moonridge Station Through Holidays
H1N1 Vaccine Now Available to All County Residents–and Free of Charge
Though not coming to a clinic in the Big Bear Valley, the H1N1 influenza vaccine will be available to all San Bernardino County residents, as of this coming Monday, December 21. Per the County’s Health Officer Dr. Maxwell Ohikhuare, “The delivery of the local vaccine supplies has increased enough to remove the restriction to priority groups. The H1N1 virus has been widespread … [Read more...] about H1N1 Vaccine Now Available to All County Residents–and Free of Charge
Smoke from Hazardous Fuels Pile Burns Off Highway 38 May Be Visible
Crews from the U.S. Forest Service did some hazardous fuels pile burns in the Angelus Oaks area yesterday, so some residual smoke may still be visible from the Big Bear Valley. At this time [8am], additional pile burning was not scheduled to be taking place today but, again, some smoke may be visible in the vicinity of Barton Flats off Highway 38. … [Read more...] about Smoke from Hazardous Fuels Pile Burns Off Highway 38 May Be Visible