Big Bear, Ca, August 24, 2011, 12:00pm - A few small fires have started in the last few days including a fire off of the I-15 freeway in the Cajon Pass known as the Ken fire, a small 1 ½ acre fire in Waterman Canyon, and a car fire on Highway 18. The US Forest Service is reminding residents and visitors that now is the time of year when motorists, and outdoor enthusiasts need … [Read more...] about Be Fire Wise When Out In The Woods
Fire/Safety
Bike Riders Speak In Favor Of Skyline Trail
Big Bear, Ca, August 22, 2011, 1:00pm - On Saturday, August 20th the US Forest Service held a public meeting at the intersection of fire roads 2n10 and 2n06 to discuss the Skyline trail. Skyline is a trail that has been proposed by the Big Bear Valley Trails Foundation that would go along the south ridge of the Big Bear Valley, allowing for an alternative to fire road 2n10 for … [Read more...] about Bike Riders Speak In Favor Of Skyline Trail
Fire Fee Sent Back To Be Rewritten
Big Bear, Ca, August 18, 2011, 4:00pm - The San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors will meet next Tuesday, and will discuss the proposed fire fee by the state. According to Supervisor Neil Derry, the original fee that was submitted with the state budget, which would result in residents of the unincorporated mountain areas being subject to a $150 fee for fire services, has … [Read more...] about Fire Fee Sent Back To Be Rewritten
Quick Response From Firefighters Stops Fire In It’s Tracks
Big Bear, Ca, August 17, 2011, 9:40am -Yesterday at approximately 2:00pm a motorist on Highway 38 reported a fire on the south side of Highway 38 near Mountain Home Village, which prompted a full wild land response from the US Forest Service and local agencies. According to the Forest Service, firefighters aggressively fought the fire, stopping it before it could spread into … [Read more...] about Quick Response From Firefighters Stops Fire In It’s Tracks
One Step Closer For Skyline Trail: Public Input Sought
Big Bear, Ca, August 16, 2011, 12:00pm - The Big Bear Valley Trails Foundation is in the process of working with the Forest Service to get a new trail approved. The proposed trail known as Skyline would span from east to west along the south ridge of the Big Bear Valley, and would provide hikers, cyclists and equestrians with a safe alternative to fire roads such as 2n10 that … [Read more...] about One Step Closer For Skyline Trail: Public Input Sought