San Bernardino County, CA, December 16, 2015 - The holidays will be much happier for the families of two hikers and their dog who were rescued Sunday after spending the night in below zero temperatures in the San Gorgonio Wilderness. The San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner’s Department says 21 year old Tiffany Finne of Costa Mesa and 29 year old Kenny Pasten, attempted to … [Read more...] about Hikers and Their Dog Rescued After Spending the Night On San Gorgonio
San Bernardino National Forest
Coroner Asking For Help Identifying Man Found In The Forest
Big Bear, Ca, December 9, 2015 - The Coroner’s Division of the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department is asking for the public's assistance in identifying an adult male who was found dead, inside a tent, in the San Bernardino National Forest north of Cedar Lake Camp on November 28. The decedent is described as a possible white male, had short grey hair and a beard, and was … [Read more...] about Coroner Asking For Help Identifying Man Found In The Forest
Prescribed Burns Protect Our Forests
Big Bear, CA, November 29th, 2015 - Everyone wants to preserve and enjoy Big Bear's pristine beauty, while protecting the ecosystem which has made the jewel of Southern California so special. With the arrival of winter weather, the U.S. Forest Service will begin prescribed burn operations on the San Bernardino National Forest. Winter burns are part of a continuing effort to … [Read more...] about Prescribed Burns Protect Our Forests
Inland Empire Man Convicted of Threatening to Kill Federal Officer
Big Bear, CA November 2, 2015 - An Inland Empire man, Richard Latka, 56, of Hemet, was convicted of threatening to kill a Federal Forest Service Officer who came to the man’s home to ask about trash dumped in the San Bernardino National Forest. According to the evidence, the Officer went to Latka's residence in October 2014 to investigate. The officer encountered Latka who … [Read more...] about Inland Empire Man Convicted of Threatening to Kill Federal Officer
Comb Fire – Holcomb Valley
Big Bear, CA September 27, 2015 - *Update 1:35pm, September 27, 2015 - Van Dusen Canyon road (3N09) has been re-opened, it was closed earlier today due to the “Comb” fire. A total of 80 personnel were assigned to the fire along with the 9 engines, 1 crew, 2 water tenders, 3 helicopters, 2 air tankers and one air attack plane. With light winds in the area and a very quick … [Read more...] about Comb Fire – Holcomb Valley