Greg Boll, owner of Big Bear Marina, past owner of Timberline Lodge and a businessman long involved in the Big Bear community, passed away last night (August 17) at the age of 48. Boll had been very involved in the Big Bear Valley, serving on the Planning Commission of Big Bear Lake, as charter President of the Big Bear Valley Fire Safe Council, a member of the Big Bear Lake … [Read more...] about Greg Boll, Owner of Big Bear Marina, Passes Away Yesterday at Age 48
Fire/Safety
Prompted by Sightings in Lake Arrowhead, Twin Peak Sheriff’s Station Advises Residents to Stay Away from Mountain Lions
Mountain residents should be aware of a mountain lion in the San Bernardino mountains. Per a statement just received by the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department: “There have been several sightings of a mountain lion on the north side of Lake Arrowhead. Citizens are strongly urged to stay away from the mountain lion and to contact the Twin Peaks Sheriff's Station at … [Read more...] about Prompted by Sightings in Lake Arrowhead, Twin Peak Sheriff’s Station Advises Residents to Stay Away from Mountain Lions
Fire Chief Willis to Provide Mountain Area Safety Task Force Update in This Evening’s Community Services District Meeting
The Board of Directors of the Big Bear City Community Services District meet for their regular meeting at 5:30pm this evening, at the CSD offices at 139 E. Big Bear Boulevard in Big Bear City. This evening’s meeting will include a presentation by Fire Chief Jeff Willis on the vegetation management activities of the Mountain Area Safety Task Force, as well as the district’s … [Read more...] about Fire Chief Willis to Provide Mountain Area Safety Task Force Update in This Evening’s Community Services District Meeting
Rural Health Clinic Moves Down the Street and Adds Dental Services; Open House on Tuesday
The Rural Health Clinic operated by the Bear Valley Community Healthcare District has moved a few doors west, and is now located at 1028 W. Big Bear Boulevard in Big Bear City (in the former Serenity Place Gallery) and, as of next Friday, August 21st, the health care facility will also offer dental services. Clinic Manager Wendy Hayes tells KBHR that medical services offered at … [Read more...] about Rural Health Clinic Moves Down the Street and Adds Dental Services; Open House on Tuesday
No Fires in the Big Bear Valley; Southwest Winds Bringing Drift Smoke from Santa Barbara-Area La Brea Fire
There are no fires burning within the Big Bear Valley or on the San Bernardino National Forest [confirmed again this morning, this afternoon], so that thick smoke you are seeing and smelling is drift smoke. This drift smoke is from the La Brea Fire on the Los Padres National Forest near Santa Barbara, and southwest winds are bringing that smoke to the Big Bear Valley. According … [Read more...] about No Fires in the Big Bear Valley; Southwest Winds Bringing Drift Smoke from Santa Barbara-Area La Brea Fire