Crestline, CA, July 10, 2012, UPDATED at 9:20am - Today firefighters will be completing and improving containment lines and mopping up hotspots within the interior of the burn. SR18 has been re-opened, but southbound traffic is reduced to one lane. The fire is 70% contained at 75 acres. The cause of the fire is under investigation, if you have any information please call the … [Read more...] about Panorama Fire 70% Contained SR-18 Re-Opened
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Vegetation Fire Burning in Waterman Canyon
Near Crestline, CA, July 9, 2012, 3:35pm - Firefighters are battling a 50-acre vegetation fire that started in Waterman Canyon above SR 18 at about 2pm this afternoon. The blaze has been named the Panorama Fire. Highway 18 is closed between San Bernardino and Crestline. Highway 330 remains open at this time. The fire is located in Waterman Canyon near Inspiration Point above … [Read more...] about Vegetation Fire Burning in Waterman Canyon
Big Bear City Motorcycle Accident Victim Identified, Police Seek Witnesses
Big Bear City, CA, July 9, 2012, 8:00am - On Friday July 6, Raymond Jacobs of Victorville, was riding his motorcycle near the intersection of Greenway and North Shore Drive when he collided with a vehicle driven by Dennis Irwin of Henderson, Nevada. Due to the impact Raymond Jacobs was ejected from his motorcycle and landed on the dirt shoulder. He was transported to Bear … [Read more...] about Big Bear City Motorcycle Accident Victim Identified, Police Seek Witnesses
Big Bear PaddleFest 2012
Big Bear Lake, Ca July 7, 2012 12:00 pm - "PaddleFest" 2012 is growing each year. Over 150 racers signed up this year with 92 in the 5k alone. This event has been attracting many, over the three day event, who want to try, for free, kayaking, canoeing and stand up paddle boarding as instruction demonstration rides are available. The event orginizers are inviting everyone to … [Read more...] about Big Bear PaddleFest 2012
Hiker Dies After Fall On Castle Rock Trail
Big Bear Lake, CA, July 6, 2012, noon - A man hiking near Boulder Bay died Thursday after falling and hitting his head. According to Tiffany Swantek at the Big Bear Sheriff’s Station, just before noon on Thursday, July 5 a 57-year-old white male hiker from Shadow Hills, California was with a group of people, and fell on Castle Rock Trail. The victim hit his head on a rock. … [Read more...] about Hiker Dies After Fall On Castle Rock Trail