Big Bear, Ca, September 13, 2011, 5:00pm - Early this morning over 3000 lightning strikes occurred from across Southern California, mainly in Riverside, Southwest San Bernardino, Eastern San Diego, and Western Imperial Counties. The Big Bear Valley, and surrounding forest areas have experienced some lightning strikes, resulting in a few snag fires that have been quickly put … [Read more...] about Rain, Lightning, and Hail, All In A Days Weather Forecast
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Vehicle Thefts On The Rise: Remember to Lock Your Car
Big Bear, Ca, September 7, 2011, 8:00am - According to the Big Bear Sheriffs Department, thefts from vehicles in the Big Bear area have been on the rise over the past month. Nearly all of the recent thefts have occurred from unlocked vehicles with valuables inside the car that were in plain view. The Sheriff's Department encourages residents to minimize their chances of … [Read more...] about Vehicle Thefts On The Rise: Remember to Lock Your Car
Hill Fire is 100% Contained
UPDATE - Oak Hills, CA September 5, 2011, 8:00am - The Hill Fire is now at 100% containment. I-15 through Cajon Pass is currently open in both directions, but lanes may close periodically leading to some traffic congestion. The wildfire started at approximately 12:43pm Friday, September 3rd, in the Oak Hills area. The fire has burned 1158 acres. On Friday one firefighter was … [Read more...] about Hill Fire is 100% Contained
Sobriety Checkpoint To Be Conducted This Labor Day Weekend
Big Bear, Ca, September 1, 2011, 3:00pm - In an effort to ensure the safe passage of each and every motorist during the Labor Day holiday weekend, the California Highway Patrol will be conducting a sobriety checkpoint on Monday, September 5th in the unincorporated mountain area of San Bernardino County. According to the CHP, a sobriety checkpoint is a proven effective tool for … [Read more...] about Sobriety Checkpoint To Be Conducted This Labor Day Weekend
UPDATE: Motorcycle Fatality Identified as Cheryl Hightower
Big Bear, CA, August 31, 2011, 7:00pm - The victim of this morning’s fatal motorcycle accident at Greenway and North Shore Drive in Big Bear City has been identified as Cheryl Hightower, 65, of Hesperia. Ms. Hightower had been a long time employee of the Snow Summit Corporation and was phasing out her employment for retirement. Additionally, the driver of the Jeep Cherokee, … [Read more...] about UPDATE: Motorcycle Fatality Identified as Cheryl Hightower