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
Fire/Safety
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
First Morning of March Starts With a Quake; 1.8 Magnitude Tremor Centered Near Big Bear City
We had our first earthquake of the month yesterday, March 1, when a 1.8 magnitude quake occurred at 9:06am. The 1.8 magnitude tremor was centered four miles east of Big Bear City, per the U.S. Geological Survey, and registered a depth of 3.5 miles. … [Read more...] about First Morning of March Starts With a Quake; 1.8 Magnitude Tremor Centered Near Big Bear City
Community Emergency Response Team Welcomes New Members; CERT Training Begins March 9
Since 1998, over 250 members of our community have participated in Community Emergency Response Team training so that when, not if, a disaster situation occurs in the Big Bear Valley—be it fire, flood, windstorm or earthquake—they are prepared to assist our local emergency personnel. CERT volunteers respond in these disaster situations by fanning out within their neighborhood … [Read more...] about Community Emergency Response Team Welcomes New Members; CERT Training Begins March 9
City Council Did Not Name New Fire Chief at February 23 Meeting, But Did Honor Public Servants
Though the Big Bear Lake Fire Protection District, led by City Council’s Darrell Mulvihill and Rick Herrick, met in closed session yesterday to continue the selection process for a new fire chief (a position that has been filled in the interim by Mark Mills), no reportable action was announced when the City Council convened for their regular meeting last night. That said, no … [Read more...] about City Council Did Not Name New Fire Chief at February 23 Meeting, But Did Honor Public Servants