We had a 1.8 magnitude earthquake in our area this afternoon, centered just two miles northeast of Big Bear City. The quake occurred at 3:50pm and, per the U.S. Geological Survey, registered a depth of over three miles. … [Read more...] about St. Patty’s Day Quake Registers 1.8 Magnitude Just Two Miles Outside of Big Bear City
Fire/Safety
Big Bear City Joins Elite List of California Communities Honored With Firewise Communities/USA Distinction; Fire Chief Jeff Willis Accepts Honor from CalFire at Monday’s CSD Meeting
In a presentation before the Board of Directors of the Big Bear City Community Services District yesterday, Big Bear City Fire Chief Jeff Willis told the crowd, “Tonight we celebrate reaching a milestone.” That milestone is official recognition as a Firewise Communities/USA site, an honor only achieved by less than 20 communities, including Big Bear Lake, in the entire state of … [Read more...] about Big Bear City Joins Elite List of California Communities Honored With Firewise Communities/USA Distinction; Fire Chief Jeff Willis Accepts Honor from CalFire at Monday’s CSD Meeting
County Supervisors to Review $35,000 in Expenditures at Current Zoo, and Donation of Vehicle for Bear Valley Search and Rescue
There are two Big Bear-specific agenda items on the calendar for today’s San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors meeting, which takes place at 10am in the County Government Center. The first of these items is to approve a vehicle donation to the Bear Valley Search and Rescue Team, as county policy requires Supervisors’ approval of all donations valued over $10,000. Our local … [Read more...] about County Supervisors to Review $35,000 in Expenditures at Current Zoo, and Donation of Vehicle for Bear Valley Search and Rescue
East Valley to Receive Firewise Community Distinction at This Evening’s CSD Meeting
The Big Bear City area will be recognized with the Firewise Community distinction during a presentation at this evening’s regular third-Monday meeting of the Board of Directors of the Big Bear City Community Services District. The meeting, which begins at 5:30pm, will be held at the CSD offices at 139 E. Big Bear Bouevard. The district’s Environment Committee, which includes … [Read more...] about East Valley to Receive Firewise Community Distinction at This Evening’s CSD Meeting
Family Loses Dogs in Fire
The cause is still under investigation in Saturday’s structure fire in the Fox Farm area. The home in the 15000 block of Avalon sustained damage of $300,000. The residents were out at the time of the blaze. A neighbor entered the smoke-filled house to rescue a pet bird but was not able to save the household’s two dogs. … [Read more...] about Family Loses Dogs in Fire