Big Bear, Ca, November 4, 2011, 12:00pm - Snow is falling in the Big Bear area, and there are chain restrictions on certain roads within and leading to the Big Bear Valley. The following roads have R2 restrictions. HWY 18 – Green Valley Road to Snow Valley and Santas Village to Heaps Peak Dump HWY 18- Within the Big Bear Valley, from the Dam through to Pine Knot … [Read more...] about First R2 Restrictions of the Season
Fire/Safety
Forest Service Conducts Pile Burnings; Smoke May Be Visible On North Shore
Big Bear, Ca, November 4, 2011, 10:00am - Due to favorable weather conditions, the US Forest Service will be conducting fuels reduction pile burnings today. Motorists may see smoke on the North Shore near the Fawnskin Fire Department, or near the Big Pine Flats area, which is north of Camp Whittle. According to John Miller at the Forest Service, fire crews try to get rid of … [Read more...] about Forest Service Conducts Pile Burnings; Smoke May Be Visible On North Shore
Lake Temperatures Are Getting Colder, Boat With Care
Big Bear, Ca, November 2, 2011, 1:00pm - Lake temperatures are dropping, and the Municipal Water District encourages you to be safe when boating, kayaking or canoeing this time of year. Currently lake temperatures are in the low 50’s, and according to the MWD will drop another 4 or 5 degrees with the cold weather that is approaching. The west boat ramp is already closed for … [Read more...] about Lake Temperatures Are Getting Colder, Boat With Care
Goldspotted Oak Borer Infesting Oak Trees In So Cal
Big Bear, Ca, November 1, 2011, 3:00pm - Southern California has a new insect that is praying on trees; particularly on Oak trees. The Goldpotted Oak Borer is an insect that is less than one-half inch long, has six golden yellow spots on its green wings and loves to feed on mature oak trees. So far it has only been found in San Diego County and seems to be isolated in the … [Read more...] about Goldspotted Oak Borer Infesting Oak Trees In So Cal
Change Your Clocks, Change Your Batteries
Big Bear, Ca, October 31, 2011, 3:00pm - Daylight savings time ends this Sunday, November 6th, and the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection, and local fire agencies remind you to change the battery in your smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors. Fire agencies call it the Change Your Clock Change Your Battery Program, which serves to remind people when they … [Read more...] about Change Your Clocks, Change Your Batteries