There have been four confirmed human cases of the swine flu in San Diego County and two cases in Imperial County, yet, per San Bernardino Health Officer Dr. Maxwell Ohikhuare, “No cases of this virus have been identified in San Bernardino County at this time.” Of the aforementioned six individuals with swine flu, all of them (ages seven to 54) have recovered. San Bernardino … [Read more...] about County’s Health Department on Heightened Alert Given Swine Flu, Though No Confirmed Cases in Our Area
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Local Businesses Give Back: Yoga Class Results in Healthy Food for Families in Need
Two family-run businesses have partnered to bring wholesome food to Big Bear’s food banks for those in need. At the new yoga studios of Equada Outfitters, proceeds from the 6pm community class on Tuesdays are used to purchase food for distribution to local food banks; last week’s beneficiary was the Four Square Church. The food purchased by the Fulkerson family of Equada … [Read more...] about Local Businesses Give Back: Yoga Class Results in Healthy Food for Families in Need
Thursday Evening’s Quake Outside Big Bear City Registers a 2.3 Magnitude
We had a 2.3 magnitude earthquake, centered outside of Big Bear City last night (April 23). At 8:02pm, per the U.S. Geological Survey, there was a 2.3 magnitude tremor of a depth of over six miles, and centered eight miles east northeast of Big Bear City. For what it’s worth, there were two notable earthquakes centered near Yorba Linda yesterday evening; these were recorded as … [Read more...] about Thursday Evening’s Quake Outside Big Bear City Registers a 2.3 Magnitude
Big Bear City Fire Department Launches Apprentice Firefighter Program; Three Former PCFs Are Sworn In at Last Night’s CSD Meeting
The Big Bear City Fire Department welcomed their two new paid-call firefighters, Tom Morgan and Justin Ploense, during the Board of Directors meeting of the Community Services District on April 20. Fire Chief Jeff Willis also introduced the first three members of the department’s inaugural Apprentice Firefighter Program, which will allow trainees the opportunity to do shift … [Read more...] about Big Bear City Fire Department Launches Apprentice Firefighter Program; Three Former PCFs Are Sworn In at Last Night’s CSD Meeting
Firefighters Quickly Contain Small Brush Fire Off Highway 38 This Morning
If you heard the many sirens this morning (April 20) at around 10am, this was in response to a small brush fire at the east end of the Valley. The brush fire only burned a 10’x10’ spot off Highway 38 at Mitchell Lane. Crews from both the San Bernardino National Forest and the Big Bear City Fire Department responded to the fire, which was quickly contained. … [Read more...] about Firefighters Quickly Contain Small Brush Fire Off Highway 38 This Morning