This Sunday marks the start of Daylight Savings Time, so before you head to bed on March 7, be sure to spring forward by setting all clocks one hour ahead. Our local fire departments, in Big Bear City, Fawnskin and Big Bear Lake, also remind that this is a good time to not just change the clocks, but change the batteries in all smoke detectors. According to the Big Bear City … [Read more...] about Spring Forward! Change Your Clocks, Change Your Smoke Alarm Batteries This Weekend
Fire/Safety
Hazardous Fuels Pile Burns Continue on San Bernardino National Forest; Smoke May Be Visible
Smoke may again be visible today (Thursday), as U.S. Forest Service crews continue with hazardous fuels pile burns in the Angelus Oaks area, off Highway 38, on the San Bernardino National Forest. Per Forest Fire Chief Mike Dietrich, “Burning slash piles is part of our overall operations to reduce the risk of wildfires potentially spreading into communities. Our standard … [Read more...] about Hazardous Fuels Pile Burns Continue on San Bernardino National Forest; Smoke May Be Visible
Afternoon Quake of 1.7 Magnitude Centered Outside Big Bear City Today
We had another earthquake in our area this afternoon, this one a 1.7 magnitude quake centered five miles north of Big Bear City at 1:30pm, per the U.S. Geological Survey. … [Read more...] about Afternoon Quake of 1.7 Magnitude Centered Outside Big Bear City Today
Wanted: Twin Peaks Sheriff’s Station Seeking Armed and Dangerous Parolee
The Twin Peaks Sheriff’s Station has issued an alert regarding a parolee-at-large, who is considered armed and dangerous. Last seen in the Crestline area, Thomas Joseph Murphy, aka “Corporal,” is described as a white male adult, approximately 6’1” and 230 lbs. Murphy has several tattoos, including a swastika on his neck. He is hard of hearing, but can read lips. If you see this … [Read more...] about Wanted: Twin Peaks Sheriff’s Station Seeking Armed and Dangerous Parolee
Forest Service Resumes Pile Burning in Angelus Oaks Area; Smoke May Be Visible at Valley’s East End
Pile burning on the San Bernardino National Forest resumes today (Tuesday, March 3), as firefighters with the U.S. Forest Service reduce hazardous fuels in the Angelus Oaks area off Highway 38. Smoke may be visible as crews continue pile burning every day, as long as there are favorable conditions. Firefighters continuously monitor current and expected weather conditions, and … [Read more...] about Forest Service Resumes Pile Burning in Angelus Oaks Area; Smoke May Be Visible at Valley’s East End