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
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San Bernardino National Forest Fire Restrictions Increase
San Bernardino, CA, June 29, 2012, 8:00am – As the seasonal fire danger increases, forest officials are increasing fire use restrictions on the San Bernardino National Forest effective today (Friday, June 29, 2012). The forest experienced less than average winter snow and rainfall, and the seasonal outlook calls for a warmer summer with below average rainfall, which could … [Read more...] about San Bernardino National Forest Fire Restrictions Increase
Cal Fire To Place Engines On Mountain Top
San Bernardino, CA June 27, 2012, 3:00pm - The CAL FIRE San Bernardino Unit is putting fire engines and personnel in the San Bernardino Mountains with a target date of July 2, 2012. The last time CAL FIRE resources were stationed in the San Bernardino Mountains was a decade ago when CAL FIRE joined with the U.S. Forest Service/San Bernardino National Forest, San Bernardino … [Read more...] about Cal Fire To Place Engines On Mountain Top
Road Improvement Project At Highland Road And Highway 18 In Lucerne Valley
Lucerne Valley, CA, June 25, 2012, 3pm - The San Bernardino County Department of Public Works has started making road improvements at the intersection of Highland Road and State Highway 18 in the Lucerne Valley area. The project includes construction of a right-turn lane on eastbound State Highway 18 (SH-18). Highland Road is a paved road that intersects Highway 18 at a right … [Read more...] about Road Improvement Project At Highland Road And Highway 18 In Lucerne Valley
Rabies Exposure Alert
San Bernardino, CA, June 25, 2012, 8:00am - Summer is the season when you and your family may spend more time outdoors. It is also the time when you may come in contact with wild or stray animals, or unfamiliar pets that can put you and your family in danger of exposure to rabies. The County of San Bernardino Public Health Lab has confirmed 5 rabid bats in the last two weeks. … [Read more...] about Rabies Exposure Alert