We had a 1.7 magnitude earthquake in our over the weekend, which was centered about eight miles east of Big Bear City at 4:38am on Sunday. The U.S. Geological Survey recorded the 1.7 tremor as at a depth of nearly two miles. … [Read more...] about Small Earthquake Centered Outside Big Bear City Sunday Morning
Fire/Safety
Fawnskin Drainage Project to Begin Next Monday
CalTrans crews were to be at work in Fawnskin, as of this morning—not on snow removal, but to construct a drainage system along Highway 38, along both the shoulder and roadway at Fawnskin’s west end. However, given inclement weather, this project has, as of this morning, been pushed back to a March 2 start date. When implemented as of next Monday, motorists can expect flagging … [Read more...] about Fawnskin Drainage Project to Begin Next Monday
Fire Safe Council Asks That Valley’s 3,000 Fire Hydrants Be Cleared of Snow
Can you find the fire hydrant on your street? If it is buried under snow, the Big Bear Valley Fire Safe Council--on behalf of the Big Bear City, Big Bear Lake and Fawnskin Fire Departments—asks that you take the time to be sure it is cleared of snow, ice and debris. There are about 3,000 fire hydrants in the Big Bear Valley, and precious moments spent locating them buried in … [Read more...] about Fire Safe Council Asks That Valley’s 3,000 Fire Hydrants Be Cleared of Snow
1.9 Magnitude Earthquake in Big Bear Area This Morning
We had another earthquake centered in our area. You may have thought that was a strong wind at 11:07am, but it was an earthquake of a 1.9 magnitude, which was centered eight miles northwest of Big Bear Lake. The depth on this morning’s 1.9 tremor was recorded as 4.5 miles, per the U.S. Geological Survey. … [Read more...] about 1.9 Magnitude Earthquake in Big Bear Area This Morning
Valentine’s Day Got Started With 1.6 Magnitude Earthquake
A small earthquake shook our Valentine's Day, as the U.S. Geological Survey reports that a 1.6 magnitude quake was centered four miles north west of Big Bear City on Saturday morning at 7:57am. The 1.6 tremor registered a depth of over six miles. … [Read more...] about Valentine’s Day Got Started With 1.6 Magnitude Earthquake