Big Bear, Ca, November 15, 2011, 8:00am - The Big Bear Sheriff’s Station is encouraging all motorists to be prepared for the winter months. The Sheriff’s Department is advising that motorists not only get their vehicle winter ready, but to also have emergency supplies in your vehicle. Make sure your brakes, windshield wipers, defroster, heater and exhaust system are in top … [Read more...] about Prepare Vehicle For Winter Weather
Fire/Safety
As Temperatures Drop, Stay Off The Lake Ice
Big Bear, Ca, November 14, 2011, 12:00pm - As the weather gets colder in Big Bear Valley, the Big Bear Municipal Water District is reminding everyone of the dangers of walking on lake ice. Not only can it cost you your life, it can cost you money, and jeopardize the safety of rescuers. Every winter the San Bernardino County Sheriff and MWD receive calls related to people … [Read more...] about As Temperatures Drop, Stay Off The Lake Ice
BBARWA Recieves Award For Excellence in Budget Planning!
Big Bear, Ca, November 9, 2011, 12:00pm - The Big Bear Area Wastewater Agency has received another Distinguished Budget Presentation Award from the Government Finance Officers Associations of the United States and Canada for the agencies fiscal year of 2011-2012 operating budget. This will now be the 4th consecutive year that BBARWA and the agencies finance department have … [Read more...] about BBARWA Recieves Award For Excellence in Budget Planning!
First R2 Restrictions of the Season
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
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