San Bernardino, CA, March 21, 2013 - Five suspicious fires in Waterman Canyon above San Bernardino were quickly knocked down Thursday afternoon and a suspect has been taken into custody. Initially, it was unclear what charges Jaried Escobedo will face. The 27-year-old from San Bernardino was treated for injuries he sustained when he was trying to evade police. There were plans … [Read more...] about Waterman Canyon Fires
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Pile Burning Today
Seven Oaks, CA, March 20, 2013 - Smoke may be visible today (Wednesday, March 20) near Glass Road and Highway 38. The US Forest service wants the public to know that pile and debris burning will take place today, so you may see smoke in the area. … [Read more...] about Pile Burning Today
Pile Burn Near Sugarloaf Planned For Today
Sugarloaf, CA, March 12, 2013 - The US Forest Service will burn slash and debris piles along State Route 38 near Sugarloaf today, weather and conditions permitting. Smoke will be visible to motorists and the area. This is part of the on-going South Big Bear Fuels Reduction Project. … [Read more...] about Pile Burn Near Sugarloaf Planned For Today
Sheriff Commends Search Tactics as Sound, Effective and Valiant
Big Bear Lake, CA, February 16, 2013 -- During a press conference Friday, multiple authorities recapped the previous eight days of the Christopher Dorner investigation. San Bernardino County Sheriff John McMahon expressed pride in the heroic efforts of peace officers who put themselves in imminent danger to protect the public and each other, and thanked the allied law … [Read more...] about Sheriff Commends Search Tactics as Sound, Effective and Valiant
Lifesaver Ribbons Awarded
Big Bear Lake, CA, February 15, 2013 - Recently, Chief Jeff Willis recognized six firefighters with their Lifesaver Ribbons at the Big Bear Fire Authority meeting on February 5, 2013. They are Joey Webb, Luke Wagner, Brian Parham, Andrew Crane, Brandon Willis, and Jim McDaniel. The firefighters responded to a man down call at the Tennis Ranch during the month of August last … [Read more...] about Lifesaver Ribbons Awarded