Big Bear Lake, CA, July 10, 2012, noon – Anyone interested in running for one of two open seats on the Big Bear Lake City Council in the November 6, 2012 General Municipal Election can take out candidate filing papers beginning July 16, 2012. Papers must be filed by 5pm on Friday, August 10, 2012. The seats of current Mayor Bill Jahn and Councilmember Liz Harris are up for … [Read more...] about Big Bear Lake City Council Candidate Filing Opens July 16
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Panorama Fire 70% Contained SR-18 Re-Opened
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
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