The Big Bear Sheriff’s Station’s Citizens on Patrol volunteers generated $8,800 in their annual raffle, proceeds of which will be used to purchase vehicles and equipment for the COP team, which serves as the “eyes and ears” of the Valley. Though the announcement of winners was scheduled to be on Channel 6 earlier in the week; instead, we have those winners here on KBHR. This … [Read more...] about The Winners Are In: Citizens on Patrol Volunteers Announce Winners in Annual Raffle That Generated $8,800
Fire/Safety
CalTrans Roadwork on Big Bear Boulevard Scheduled to Continue Today; Watch for Rocks on Arctic Circle
With the Labor Day holiday behind us, CalTrans roadwork continues on Big Bear Boulevard, from Boulder Bay to Big Bear City, and flagging can also be expected on Highway 18 en route to Lucerne Valley, as well as on Highway 18 at the Big Bear bridge project. If you tuned in to KBHR yesterday (September 7), you may have heard us mention that rocks were obstructing portions of the … [Read more...] about CalTrans Roadwork on Big Bear Boulevard Scheduled to Continue Today; Watch for Rocks on Arctic Circle
County Supervisors Convene for Special Meeting to Ratify Proclamation of Fires-Prompted Local Emergency
The Board of Supervisors for San Bernardino County had adjourned their regular Tuesday morning meeting, given the Labor Day holiday, but it turns out that they will be meeting anyway, with a special session called for 10:30am (September 8). Today’s meeting is being held in order to ratify the proclamation of a local emergency, effective September 1st, given last week’s Oak Glen … [Read more...] about County Supervisors Convene for Special Meeting to Ratify Proclamation of Fires-Prompted Local Emergency
Boaters Reminded to Abstain from Alcohol and Wear a Life Jacket; Free Fishing on Big Bear Lake for Labor Day Holiday
The Labor Day holiday should be a great day for boating, with a forecast for sunny skies and water temperatures for Big Bear Lake averaging 68 degrees. However, before boaters hit the water, the State Department of Boating and Waterways Director Raymond Tsuneyoshi reminds, “It is important that boaters maintain a proper lookout, abstain from alcohol, and wear a life jacket.” In … [Read more...] about Boaters Reminded to Abstain from Alcohol and Wear a Life Jacket; Free Fishing on Big Bear Lake for Labor Day Holiday
No Fires in Big Bear Area, Though Our Firefighters Have Been on Oak Glen, Pendleton, Station, Morris and Cottonwood Fires
We are still getting drift smoke in the Big Bear Valley today, resulting from fires off the mountain, none of which pose a threat to our area. Our local firefighters have been involved in assisting other communities though as, this week, four firefighters from the Big Bear City Fire Department and two from Big Bear Lake have been battling the Oak Glen Fire (which is 95% … [Read more...] about No Fires in Big Bear Area, Though Our Firefighters Have Been on Oak Glen, Pendleton, Station, Morris and Cottonwood Fires