All local fire agencies are battling small fires due to multiple lighting downstrikes - a common occurrence during summer thunderstorms in the mountains. Areas hit Saturday include Bertha Peak in Holcomb Valley, east Erwin Lake, three individual fires north of Seven Oaks and Mentone, which closed Highway 38 for several hours. The CHP estimates Route 38 will reopen at 7:00pm … [Read more...] about Thunderstorms Bring Lightning Fires
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Highway 330 to Be Designated the Steve Faris Memorial Highway; State Senate and Assembly Unanimous in Their Support
Highway 330 will now be designated as the Steve Faris Memorial Highway, as the resolution proposed by Senator Bob Dutton received unanimous support from both the California Senate and Assembly last week. State Senator Dutton introduced the resolution in May as a means on honoring CalFire Batallion Chief Faris, who died in a September 2006 automobile accident. Battalion Chief … [Read more...] about Highway 330 to Be Designated the Steve Faris Memorial Highway; State Senate and Assembly Unanimous in Their Support
Flash Flood Watch in Effect for the Mountains and Deserts Today
The National Weather Service has issued a Flash Flood Watch for the mountains and deserts today (July 24). This Flash Flood Watch, prompted by the likelihood of thunderstorms, is in effect from noon through this evening. Big Bear Valley residents concerned about potential flooding in their area can pick up sandbags, which (verified this morning) are available for Fawnskin … [Read more...] about Flash Flood Watch in Effect for the Mountains and Deserts Today
Big Bear Airport’s New 155K Generator Can Power All Operations; FAA Grant Covers 95% of Cost
The Big Bear Airport is getting a new generator, which is being installed by the Matich Corporation starting today and should be up and running by next week. The new generator is 155K, says General Manager Dick Lightner, and will replace the airport’s original generator, which was installed in the ’80s. The new stand-by generator will be of benefit to the Big Bear community, … [Read more...] about Big Bear Airport’s New 155K Generator Can Power All Operations; FAA Grant Covers 95% of Cost
Code Enforcement Sweep Coming to Big Bear City Next Tuesday
Big Bear City residents are encouraged to clean up their properties in the coming days, as a code enforcement sweep has been scheduled for next Tuesday. Per the press release issued by the Sheriff’s Department: “Deputies of the Big Bear Sheriff's Station, along with officials from San Bernardino County Code Enforcement and California Highway Patrol officers, will be conducting … [Read more...] about Code Enforcement Sweep Coming to Big Bear City Next Tuesday