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
Fire/Safety
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
Paramedics from the Big Bear in 7 Oaks
Big Bear Lake, Ca Tuesday February 12, 2013 6:00 pm - Paramedics from the Big Bear area have been sent to the 7 Oaks area at 6:00 pm the nature of this medical call is unknown. The fire burning the cabin that gunman Dorner is believed to located is now burning down to the foundations. Big Bear fire personnel have been sent to the area of Seven Oaks to support law enforcement. … [Read more...] about Paramedics from the Big Bear in 7 Oaks
Shootout: 1 deputy killed, 1 wounded, sources tell L.A. Times
From The Los Angeles Times One of the deputies involved in a gun battle Tuesday afternoon with fugitive former police officer Christopher Dorner has died of his wounds, law enforcement sources told The Times. The San Bernardino County sheriff's deputy was airlifted to Loma Linda University Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead, according to the sources. Another … [Read more...] about Shootout: 1 deputy killed, 1 wounded, sources tell L.A. Times