A sequence of more than 50 small earthquakes have shaken an area near the Salton Sea (in Southern California) since yesterday morning, and scientists have expressed concern that these earthquakes could trigger a larger earthquake on the southern section of the San Andreas Fault. According to the San Bernardino County Office of Emergency Services, state and local agencies are … [Read more...] about County’s Office of Emergency Services Issues Earthquake Alert, Given the 50+ Quakes Near Salton Sea; Possibility of 7.0 Magnitude Tremor on San Andreas Fault
Fire/Safety
Despite Yesterday’s Three Inches of Snow, No Chain Requirements in Place on Mountain Roads Today
Though we received about three inches of snow on Sunday (March 22), the third day of spring, roads have been cleared and there are no longer any chain requirements in place on roads to and from the Big Bear Valley. According to California Highway Patrol Officer Gary Fernandez this morning, “There are still some icy patches on the road, especially in the shady areas. So, just … [Read more...] about Despite Yesterday’s Three Inches of Snow, No Chain Requirements in Place on Mountain Roads Today
Forest Service Crews Resume Pile Burning in Two Areas Off Highway 38; Smoke May Be Visible Today
Smoke may be visible in our area today (March 20), particularly to the Valley’s southeast toward Highway 38, as hazardous fuels pile burns continue on the San Bernardino National Forest. Today’s burns are taking place in the Barton Flats area, as well as a portion of the San Bernardino National Forest just off the highway, south of Angelus Oaks. During pile burns past, smoke … [Read more...] about Forest Service Crews Resume Pile Burning in Two Areas Off Highway 38; Smoke May Be Visible Today
Big Bear City Fire Department Adds Apprentice Firefighter Program; Chief Willis Calls It a “Win-Win”
During this week’s Big Bear City Community Services District meeting, the fire department took center stage as they were honored for having achieved the Firewise Communities/USA distinction. But this was not the only agenda item that pertained to the Big Bear City Fire Department at the meeting of March 16. The CSD Board of Directors also reviewed, and unanimously approved, a … [Read more...] about Big Bear City Fire Department Adds Apprentice Firefighter Program; Chief Willis Calls It a “Win-Win”
Smoke May Be Visible to Southeast; Forest Service Crews Continue Hazardous Fuels Removal Off Highway 38
Crews from the U.S. Forest Service are back in the Barton Flats area, off Highway 38, today. Though no hazardous fuels pile burns are taking place today, there may be some smoke in the area as smoldering continues on already burned piles of dead vegetation. These ongoing hazardous fuels pile burns are part of the Forest Service’s effort to reduce the threat of wildfire to the … [Read more...] about Smoke May Be Visible to Southeast; Forest Service Crews Continue Hazardous Fuels Removal Off Highway 38