Our day started with a small earthquake, at 12:37am, centered seven miles north of Big Bear Lake, seven miles northwest of Big Bear City. The early hours quake (on August 7) was recorded as that of a 1.6 magnitude, per the U.S. Geological Survey (whose Earthquakes Hazard Team will continue to have their global positioning satellite system, to measure ground shifts and seismic … [Read more...] about Friday Kicks Off With Small Earthquake at 12:37am
Fire/Safety
Wind Advisory and Red Flag Warning for Mountains and Deserts Today; Motorists Advised to Proceed With Caution, and All Should Be Fire Safe
The National Weather Service has issued a Wind Advisory for the San Bernardino mountains and surrounding deserts today (Thursday, August 6). Strong, gusty winds up to 35 miles per hour are expected during this Wind Advisory, which extends through 9pm tonight. These strong winds could make driving difficult, especially for those in high profile vehicles, so motorists are advised … [Read more...] about Wind Advisory and Red Flag Warning for Mountains and Deserts Today; Motorists Advised to Proceed With Caution, and All Should Be Fire Safe
Local Chapter of AARP to Offer Driver Safety Course for Seniors; Registration Due Next Week
The Big Bear Lake chapter of AARP will offer a special opportunity for seniors when, on August 17 and 18, the AARP Driver Safety Program will be offered to drivers ages 50 and over. The two-day class, which has been around for 25 years and helped millions of drivers to date, will provide an update on the rules of the road, as well as offering tips to adjust to age-related … [Read more...] about Local Chapter of AARP to Offer Driver Safety Course for Seniors; Registration Due Next Week
Code Enforcement Sweep Results in Towing of 33 Vehicles from Big Bear City
Last Tuesday’s code enforcement sweep (July 28), conducted by the Big Bear Sheriff’s Station with assistance from California Highway Patrol and County Code Enforcement officers, resulted in the towing of 33 vehicles and boats in the East Big Bear City area. This is the fourth sweep of its kind in recent months, bringing the total to 154 for vehicles, boats and trailers towed … [Read more...] about Code Enforcement Sweep Results in Towing of 33 Vehicles from Big Bear City
Smokey Bear’s 65th Birthday to Be Celebrated at Discovery Center on Saturday
Smokey Bear, the face of forest fire prevention, celebrates his 65th birthday on August 8, and the Big Bear Discovery Center has planned a special celebration for the American icon—who, in fact, was a real cub rescued from a forest fire in the Lincoln National Forest in southern New Mexico, prompting Smokey’s first poster in 1944. Saturday’s festivities at the Discovery Center … [Read more...] about Smokey Bear’s 65th Birthday to Be Celebrated at Discovery Center on Saturday