Big Bear Lake, CA, August 26, 2011, noon - As part of the Bear Valley fire agencies’ continuing efforts to implement the Big Bear Valley Community Wildfire Protection Plan, one goal is the installation of emergency evacuation route signs in areas that can become confusing to people when a wildfire occurs. One of those areas is upper Moonridge where it is a maze of winding … [Read more...] about Moonridge Area To Get Evacuation Signs
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Corvette Fall Meet at Big Bear City Airport
Big Bear, Ca, August 26, 2011, 1:00pm - Corvette enthusiasts will be happy to know that this Saturday there will be a Fall Meet of the National Corvette Restorers Society. The event will take place at the Big Bear City Airport from 9am to 2pm. There will be approximately 25 classic Corvettes on display for public viewing at the airport including a special classic 1953 model. … [Read more...] about Corvette Fall Meet at Big Bear City Airport
Ken & Glass Fire’s Contained
Big Bear, Ca, August 25, 2011, 12:00pm - Two fires that started this week have been contained. The first started on Monday in the Cajon pass area, known as the Ken Fire, which prompted a closure of interstate 15 in both directions for a brief period. According to the US Forest Service, during the height of the battle, over 600 firefighters consisting of fire engines, hand … [Read more...] about Ken & Glass Fire’s Contained
Be Fire Wise When Out In The Woods
Big Bear, Ca, August 24, 2011, 12:00pm - A few small fires have started in the last few days including a fire off of the I-15 freeway in the Cajon Pass known as the Ken fire, a small 1 ½ acre fire in Waterman Canyon, and a car fire on Highway 18. The US Forest Service is reminding residents and visitors that now is the time of year when motorists, and outdoor enthusiasts need … [Read more...] about Be Fire Wise When Out In The Woods
Highway 330 Accident Results in Fatality of Motorcyclist
Big Bear, Ca, August 23, 2011, 3:00pm - At approximately 7:55am on August 23nd, local 74 year old Big Bear resident Norman Greene was traveling southbound on Highway 330 on his motorcycle, and for an unknown reason failed to negotiate a right hand turn. The motorcycle, a 2006 Kawasaki 650 Enduro, collided with a 2004 Chevy Cavalier driven by 49 year old resident of West Covina … [Read more...] about Highway 330 Accident Results in Fatality of Motorcyclist