Big Bear Lake, CA, March 19, 2012, noon - The Big Bear Valley Community Emergency Response Team (BBV-CERT) will have its first meeting of the year on Monday, March 26, 2011. The meeting will start at 6:30pm at the Bear Valley Senior Center in Big Bear Lake. The training will be reviewing how the Big Bear Valley is divided into four Divisions, and within each of the Divisions … [Read more...] about Community Emergency Response Team Meeting
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Mountain Travel Tips For Driving In Winter Weather
Big Bear Lake, CA, March 16, 2012, noon - Winter storms have been sporadic this year, but K-BEAR Meteorologist Ben Brissey says there’s a big one projected for this weekend that could bring several inches of snow. So if you must get in your car and travel anywhere in the mountains this weekend, Caltrans has a few helpful tips to make your drive a safe and enjoyable one. Fill up … [Read more...] about Mountain Travel Tips For Driving In Winter Weather
Multiple Vehicle Burglaries In Big Bear Lake
Big Bear Lake, CA, March 9, 2012, 8:00am - On Thursday, March 8, 2012 the Big Bear Sheriff's Station received reports of eight vehicle burglaries from unlocked cars between midnight and 7:00am at various locations in the City of Big Bear Lake. Investigation of the burglaries is ongoing with deputies and detectives following up on all leads. Tiffany Swantek, at the Big Bear … [Read more...] about Multiple Vehicle Burglaries In Big Bear Lake
Spring Forward And Check Your Smoke Alarms
Big Bear City, CA, March 6, 2012, noon - On Sunday, March 11, 2012, at 2:00am you need to once again set your clocks ahead one hour, and it’s also a good time to check the batteries in your smoke alarms. Working smoke alarms provide an early warning for you and your family to get out and stay out. Every home needs at least one smoke alarm on each level of the home and close to … [Read more...] about Spring Forward And Check Your Smoke Alarms
Structure Fire In Big Bear City
Big Bear City, CA, March 4, 2012, 1:15pm - Firefighters responded to a report of a structure fire on Myrtle Avenue in Big Bear City Sunday morning at about 11:00am. Smoke from the fire was visible from Bear Mountain. When Engine 291 arrived, the rear of the two story wood frame structure was fully involved. The fire was quickly knocked down, and fire crews pulled a secondary … [Read more...] about Structure Fire In Big Bear City