Big Bear, CA, May 13, 2013 - The Old Miners Association, in partnership with the City of Big Bear Lake and San Bernardino County, will host the Big Bear Heritage Parade on June 15th, the Saturday of Fathers Day weekend. They are pleased to announce that San Bernardino County Sheriff's Deputy Alex Collins will be this year's grand marshal in a special event themed "Big Bear … [Read more...] about Old Miner’s Association Announces Grand Marshal
Fire/Safety
Firefighters Quest for Burn Survivors makes stop in Big Bear
Big Bear City, CA, May 5, 2013 - For once, a caravan of fire trucks with lights and sirens will mean good news. "Firefighters Quest for Burn Survivors" is a nonprofit organization formed after the 1996 Malibu Fires critically injured several firefighters. The charity hosts several fundraisers throughout the year, and contributions support local burn centers and foundations as … [Read more...] about Firefighters Quest for Burn Survivors makes stop in Big Bear
Department of Fish & Wildlife continue assessment at Cold Creek
Angelus Oaks, CA, April 27, 2013 - A spokesperson for the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) says they have much more territory to cover in their assessment of environmental impacts in Cold Creek. Thousands of gallons of gas and diesel were spilled in the area after a tanker truck overturned on Friday. Gasoline dissipates more quickly than diesel but is still … [Read more...] about Department of Fish & Wildlife continue assessment at Cold Creek
Fuel Spill Prompts Closure of Hwy 38 in Both Directions
Angeles Oakes, CA, April 26, 2013 - As of 9:42am this morning, a tanker rollover with a fuel spill was reported on Highway 38. At this time, Highway 38 remains closed in both directions. Travelers will need to take an alternate route of Highway 18 to/from Lucerne Valley or Highway 18/330 to/from Highland. Information obtained at this time states that a HazMat response team … [Read more...] about Fuel Spill Prompts Closure of Hwy 38 in Both Directions
Defensible space: Chipping ends, clean-up still encouraged
Big Bear City, CA, April 26, 2013 - Since the Curbside Vegetation Chipping Program debuted in 2005 to help create defensible space on private property, several thousand tons of vegetation have been collected each year. The service had been free to Bear Valley residents, but the program is over now that funding has run out. There is still work to be done, however, so residents … [Read more...] about Defensible space: Chipping ends, clean-up still encouraged