Given the increase in fire risk presented by Christmas trees, the Big Bear Lake Fire Protection District offers these holiday safety tips: make sure electric holiday lights are intact and that cords are not frayed; artificial trees should be made of fireproof materials; natural trees should have a fresh, one-inch cut at the base to eliminate sap and allow the tree to absorb … [Read more...] about Fire Department Provides Christmas Tree Safety Tips
Fire/Safety
Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Has Their Man, Thanks to Big Bear Deputy Mark Rios
A Santa Ana arson suspect with a one million dollar warrant is off the streets, due to the keen observations of Big Bear Sheriff’s Station Deputy Mark Rios. It was three weeks ago, back in November, when San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department officers were alerted to be on the lookout for 36-year-old Christopher Rodriguez, wanted by the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s … [Read more...] about Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Has Their Man, Thanks to Big Bear Deputy Mark Rios
City Council Reorganizes: Liz Harris Named Big Bear Lake Mayor, Darrell Mulvihill Continues as Fire District Chairman
The new mayor of Big Bear Lake for the coming year is Liz Harris, following a 4-1 vote at last night’s meeting of the City Council of Big Bear Lake. Outgoing Mayor Rick Herrick opened the Council reorganization by noting, “I’ve truly enjoyed the last few years, sitting here as mayor,” though added, “it’s time for somebody else to sit here for a bit” before nominating Harris, … [Read more...] about City Council Reorganizes: Liz Harris Named Big Bear Lake Mayor, Darrell Mulvihill Continues as Fire District Chairman
Morning Earthquake of 1.7 Magnitude Centered Outside Big Bear Lake
If you felt a little rattle just after the 9am hour [today, December 15], that was a 1.7 magnitude earthquake, centered six miles northwest of Big Bear Lake at 9:09am. The U.S. Geological Survey reports that the 1.7 quake registered a depth of over five miles. … [Read more...] about Morning Earthquake of 1.7 Magnitude Centered Outside Big Bear Lake
Snow Conditions Remain in Effect; City Offers Driveway Snow Poles for Purchase
The Public Works crew and staff at the City of Big Bear Lake have already established Snow Conditions twice this season, and remind residents of a few key things during winter weather. The City once again offers snow poles, available to Big Bear Lake residents only, for those who want to install them on either side of their driveway, in anticipation of snow plowing. The orange … [Read more...] about Snow Conditions Remain in Effect; City Offers Driveway Snow Poles for Purchase