Emergency crews were called for a snow-prompted roof collapse in the Fox Farm area just before 6pm this evening. Local fire departments, as well as the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department, are on scene at Juniper and Silver Pick in Big Bear Lake, where a roof collapsed due to heavy snow accumulation and, per Big Bear Lake Fire Chief Rod Ballard, a 15-year-old boy is … [Read more...] about Emergency Personnel Respond to Roof Collapse, Pinning 15-Year-Old Boy
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UPDATE! NO FREE OVERNIGHT PARKING AT CITY! Note to Big Bear Visitors: CHP Offers Travel Tips
Big Bear Lake, CA January 10, 2010 - We are anticipating a large influx of visitors to the Big Bear Valley this weekend given our beautiful snow, and the California Highway Patrol will be deploying extra units to ensure the safety of motorists here for snow play. Our local CHP, based in Running Springs, asks that visitors respect others and enjoy the snow responsibly. Some tips … [Read more...] about UPDATE! NO FREE OVERNIGHT PARKING AT CITY! Note to Big Bear Visitors: CHP Offers Travel Tips
Chamber’s Regional Traffic Advisory Committee Meets to Strike Balance Between Commerce and Safety
The Big Bear Chamber of Commerce met Wednesday with local traffic and road condition agencies, including the California Highway Patrol, San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department, the City of Big Bear Lake's Public Works Department, CalTrans and Big Bear Mountain Resorts. Per the statement released today with regard to the Regional Traffic Advisory Committee, the Chamber says: … [Read more...] about Chamber’s Regional Traffic Advisory Committee Meets to Strike Balance Between Commerce and Safety
StormWatch in the Big Bear Valley: Road Closures, Emergency Shelter, and Relocation for Angelus Oaks Neighbors
A Big Bear Emergency Shelter is scheduled to open at Big Bear Middle School in Big Bear Lake today and, per Big Bear Lake City Manager Jeff Mathieu, the plan is to have the shelter open before dark. “We will have basic services and refreshments,” he tells KBHR, “and the shelter will be staffed by volunteers and Red Cross personnel, and under the guidance of the California … [Read more...] about StormWatch in the Big Bear Valley: Road Closures, Emergency Shelter, and Relocation for Angelus Oaks Neighbors
Crestline Resident Paul Rado Found Deceased in Overturned Truck Off Highway 189
Yesterday afternoon, January 19, just before 1:30pm, the California Highway Patrol was notified of a vehicle over the side of the road, on State Route 189, just a half mile east of North Bay Road in Lake Arrowhead. The circumstances surrounding the incident are unknown, though officers arrived on scene to find a red 2003 Ford pickup truck overturned down the mountainside, per a … [Read more...] about Crestline Resident Paul Rado Found Deceased in Overturned Truck Off Highway 189