Big Bear City, CA, August 19, 2013 -- The Big Bear Valley Community Organizations Active in Disaster (COAD) will have a community meeting from 6:30 to 7:30 tonight at the United Methodist Church, located at 1001 Holden Avenue (North Shore & Holden) in Big Bear City. The guest speaker will be Robin Bishop, Section Chief for U.S. Department of Health and Human Services … [Read more...] about U.S. Asst. Secretary of Preparedness and Response to Speak at Tonight’s COAD Meeting
Fire/Safety
Fire Department Reminds Residents to Take Precautions Now
San Bernardino National Forest, CA, August 16, 2013 -- By early April, California was already showing signs of having one of the most active fire seasons in history. In our county in particular, low moisture, plentiful fuels, and the forthcoming Santa Ana winds pose a triple threat. Are you prepared? The San Bernardino National Forest regularly experiences single-digit … [Read more...] about Fire Department Reminds Residents to Take Precautions Now
Young Visitor Drowns in Big Bear Lake
Big Bear Lake, CA, August 13, 2013 -- A 20-year-old man drowned in Big Bear Lake on Sunday, between the East Boat Ramp and Stanfield Cutoff. Witnesses say Jusdeep Sethi of Granada Hills had been swimming alone for several minutes before he disappeared under water. At about 5:20 PM he was discovered unresponsive. A bystander pulled the victim from the water and administered CPR … [Read more...] about Young Visitor Drowns in Big Bear Lake
Grant Available to Neuter Pit Bulls
San Bernardino County, CA, August 13, 2013 - The California Department of Food and Agriculture has awarded San Bernardino County a $15,000 grant to help pet owners to spay and neuter Pit Bull breeds. Over 14,000 animals were admitted to the County’s animal shelter system last year, and the majority of them were Pit Bulls. This award marks the third year in a row that the … [Read more...] about Grant Available to Neuter Pit Bulls
80 Degrees Outside = 102 in the Car
San Bernardino County, CA, August 5, 2013 -- With several weeks of summer left, the San Bernardino County Animal Cruelty Task Force reminds the public of the dangers of leaving dogs in cars. Even at cooler altitudes like the Big Bear Valley, conditions inside a vehicle can quickly become life-threatening. For example, when it is 80 degrees outside, the temperature inside a … [Read more...] about 80 Degrees Outside = 102 in the Car