Big Bear Lake, CA, November 3, 2014 - On Tuesday, November 4th, the Mountaintop Ranger District will be using helicopters as part of the South Big Bear Hazardous Fuels Reduction project. Helicopters will be removing trees in areas inaccessible by conventional tree removal methods, and flying the logs to a staging point where they can be taken away. The work, which is taking … [Read more...] about Helicopter Operations Near Castle Rock On Tuesday
Fire/Safety
Fatal Airplane Crash in Dry Grout Bay
Fawnskin, CA October 20, 2014 - An Aircraft incident in the Fawnskin area was reported this morning at 10:48. The single engine Sonex came to rest in the dry lake bed of Grout Bay near windy point. The pilot who was the only person on board was pronounced deceased at the crash scene. The plane is registered to a person in Northern California in the town of Bayside near … [Read more...] about Fatal Airplane Crash in Dry Grout Bay
Replace the Shake: New Funds Available To Bring Roofs Into Compliance
Big Bear Lake, CA, September 26, 2014 - We hear a lot about maintaining “defensible space” around our mountain homes for fire protection--and rightly so--but it’s only part of the picture. Besides the presence of burnable vegetation immediately adjacent to buildings, the ignitability of a home also depends on its roofing materials. In one study, the Stanford Research Institute … [Read more...] about Replace the Shake: New Funds Available To Bring Roofs Into Compliance
The remnants of Hurricane Norbert cause flooding concern
Big Bear City, CA, September 7, 2014 - A Flash Flood Watch continues through Monday for local mountains, deserts and inland valleys. The main threat of flooding will be in steep canyons and in foothills in the afternoons and evenings. To help ensure public safety, forest officials have temporarily closed recreation areas near Forest Falls through Monday night. The public is … [Read more...] about The remnants of Hurricane Norbert cause flooding concern
The Time to Get Ready is NOW
Big Bear City, CA, August 27, 2014 - On August 24, the northern San Francisco Bay area suffered a magnitude 6 earthquake that caused significant damage in south Napa County. KBHR is using this as an opportunity to review basic earthquake preparedness guidelines. Take time now to mitigate any hazards in your home. Fasten shelves securely to walls, placing large or heavy objects … [Read more...] about The Time to Get Ready is NOW