Firefighter/Paramedic Ricky Seward came home with a gold medal after representing the Big Bear City Fire Department at the Western States Police and Fire Games last week. He had three bouts in the middleweight boxing division on Monday, Wednesday and Friday--and finally won his decisive victory Friday (June 19) with a third-round knockout. The annual competition took place at … [Read more...] about Firefighter Ricky Seward Takes Gold in Boxing Competition
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Code Enforcement Sweep Set for Sugarloaf Next Tuesday
Another code enforcement sweep is planned for the East Valley, this one to take place in Sugarloaf next Tuesday. Per the Big Bear Sheriff’s Station: “In response to numerous complaints from residents in Sugarloaf, deputies of the Big Bear Sheriff's Station, along with officials from San Bernardino County Code Enforcement and California Highway Patrol officers, will be … [Read more...] about Code Enforcement Sweep Set for Sugarloaf Next Tuesday
CSD Approves MOU With Big Bear City Professional Firefighters’ Association; Fire Department’s Iconic, 73-Year-Old Firetruck to Be Restored
The updated Memorandum of Understanding with the Big Bear City Professional Firefighters’ Association, which Fire Chief Jeff Willis said was “two months in the making,” went before the Board of Directors of the Community Services District for approval last night. CSD’s miscellaneous staff was, in April, granted a 2% cost of living increase for 2010, but will forego raises … [Read more...] about CSD Approves MOU With Big Bear City Professional Firefighters’ Association; Fire Department’s Iconic, 73-Year-Old Firetruck to Be Restored
Earthquake of 1.6 Magnitude Centered Outside of Big Bear City This Morning
We had a small earthquake in our area late this morning, as the U.S. Geological Survey reports that there was a quake of a 1.6 magnitude centered five miles south southeast of Big Bear City at 9:50am. The 1.6 magnitude tremor registered a depth of over six miles. … [Read more...] about Earthquake of 1.6 Magnitude Centered Outside of Big Bear City This Morning
Two-Vehicle Collision Results in Temporary Monday Morning Closure of Park Avenue
A two-vehicle collision just before 8am this morning (June 15) resulted in a temporary closure of Park Avenue, between Wren and Eureka, in Big Bear Lake. The Big Bear Lake and Big Bear City Fire Departments, as well as the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department, responded to the the incident, in which bright sunlight may have been a contributing factor. One individual was … [Read more...] about Two-Vehicle Collision Results in Temporary Monday Morning Closure of Park Avenue