A Santa Ana arson suspect with a one million dollar warrant is off the streets, due to the keen observations of Big Bear Sheriff’s Station Deputy Mark Rios. It was three weeks ago, back in November, when San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department officers were alerted to be on the lookout for 36-year-old Christopher Rodriguez, wanted by the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s … [Read more...] about Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Has Their Man, Thanks to Big Bear Deputy Mark Rios
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Four Big Bear High School Students Arrested on Felony Conspiracy and Assault Charges
Deputies of the Big Bear Sheriff’s Station arrested four Big Bear High School students today, following an incident that took place on Thursday; those arrested were two 15-year-olds, one 16-year-old, and an 18-year-old student. Per the press release issued this afternoon: “On December 10, deputies of the Big Bear Sheriff's Station responded to a reported fight involving five … [Read more...] about Four Big Bear High School Students Arrested on Felony Conspiracy and Assault Charges
Wet Weather Results in Snow Atop Ski Resorts; No Chain Requirements Within Valley as of Friday Morning
We’ve received some rain overnight here in the Big Bear Valley but, atop the resorts, this weather resulted in up to an inch-and-a-half of fresh snow for Bear Mountain and Snow Summit, which now have over a dozen chair lifts open between them. As for our roads, there are no longer chain requirements in place for roads within the Big Bear Valley [as of Friday morning at 8am], … [Read more...] about Wet Weather Results in Snow Atop Ski Resorts; No Chain Requirements Within Valley as of Friday Morning
Breakthrough Task Force Drafting Social Host Ordinance, in Effort to Keep Local Teens from Alcohol
The Breakthrough Task Force of Big Bear Recovery Services continues to move forward with efforts to establish a social host ordinance, in an effort to curb underage drinking in the Big Bear Valley. Prevention Specialist Bonnie Shaffer, who first initiated the campaign when Big Bear Recovery Services was Operation Breakthrough, has partnered with representatives from the Big … [Read more...] about Breakthrough Task Force Drafting Social Host Ordinance, in Effort to Keep Local Teens from Alcohol
Transient Held on Million Dollars Bail for Attempted Murder, Kidnapping and Mayhem Charges; Erwin Lake Victim Treated at Hospital
A local transient was arrested on attempted murder charges, following an incident in Erwin Lake yesterday evening. Per the press release issued by the Big Bear Sheriff’s Station this afternoon: “On December 7 at approximately 8:47pm, deputies of the Big Bear Sheriff's Station responded to a call for service of an attempted murder on Woodland Drive in Erwin Lake. The victim, a … [Read more...] about Transient Held on Million Dollars Bail for Attempted Murder, Kidnapping and Mayhem Charges; Erwin Lake Victim Treated at Hospital