Big Bear Lake, CA, June 28, 2012, 8:35am - At 04:57 in the morning 20 years ago today on June 28, 1992, a large quake awoke much of Southern California. It was the Landers Earthquake. During the 7.3 quake the ground shook for two to three minutes in what was described as a right-lateral strike-slip event. By the time it was over the rupture of 5 different faults of a length … [Read more...] about Landers Earthquake 20 Years Ago
Fire/Safety
Cal Fire To Place Engines On Mountain Top
San Bernardino, CA June 27, 2012, 3:00pm - The CAL FIRE San Bernardino Unit is putting fire engines and personnel in the San Bernardino Mountains with a target date of July 2, 2012. The last time CAL FIRE resources were stationed in the San Bernardino Mountains was a decade ago when CAL FIRE joined with the U.S. Forest Service/San Bernardino National Forest, San Bernardino … [Read more...] about Cal Fire To Place Engines On Mountain Top
Fire Burns 12 Acres In Lytle Creek Canyon
Lytle Creek, CA, June 26, 2012, 8:00am - The Lytle Fire is now 100% contained. The fire was reported at 4:56 pm Sunday near Sheep Canyon Road, north of the community of Lytle Creek. Two hundred firefighters from the U.S. Forest Service, San Bernardino County Fire Department, CalFire and the Bureau of Land Management responded, taking immediate, aggressive and decisive actions … [Read more...] about Fire Burns 12 Acres In Lytle Creek Canyon
Three Wells Scheduled For Construction In 2012
Big Bear Lake, CA, June 22, 2012, 3:00pm - The Department of Water and Power Board of Commissioners awarded two well-equipping contracts during their May Board Meetings. The projects will equip three wells, which were drilled previously, with pumps and facilities to incorporate them into the DWP’s water system. Equipping the three new wells will enable the DWP to meet water … [Read more...] about Three Wells Scheduled For Construction In 2012
Fire Crews To Distribute Safety Information Door-To-Door
Lake Arrowhead, CA, June 19, 2012, 8:00am – Starting this month, San Bernardino County Fire Department firefighters will be going door-to-door promoting wildfire safety to homeowners and families in the mountain communities. Crews from County Fire Stations in Fawnskin, Lake Arrowhead, Green Valley Lake, Angelus Oaks and Forest Falls will be walking their neighborhoods, … [Read more...] about Fire Crews To Distribute Safety Information Door-To-Door