Update: As of this afternoon, the Oak Glen Fire has burned 1,000 acres. Tune to KBHR 93.3 FM at 3 and 4pm today, for eyewitness accounts of the fire from Rick Herrick, the Bear in the Air. Highway 38 does remain open as of 2:45pm. We may see some continued drift smoke in our area today (Monday, August 31), given the many fires burning in Southern California. Though not … [Read more...] about Oak Glen Fire Evacuation; Big Bear Gets The Drift Smoke
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Big Bear Solar Observatory’s 40th Year Is Highlighted by Installation of World’s Largest Solar Telescope
Last September, the Big Bear Solar Observatory became home to the largest solar telescope in the world just in time for this, the observatory’s 40th year, since being established by CalTech in 1969. Though the solar aperture telescope (with a 63 inch, or 1.6 meter, mirror), housed in the big white dome on Big Bear Lake’s North Shore was delivered nearly 11 months ago, the … [Read more...] about Big Bear Solar Observatory’s 40th Year Is Highlighted by Installation of World’s Largest Solar Telescope
Prompted by Residents’ Request for Improved Snow Plowing, County Supervisors Will Vote on Tax Roll Charge for Southern Erwin Lake Parcels
Pending a vote by the San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors, residents of the southern section of Erwin Lake will have improved snow plowing and road grading services. Following the large snowstorms in December 2008, residents of the County’s Service Area 70, Zone R-45 contacted the County, asking for increased assistance for roads in southern Erwin Lake. In June, a mailed … [Read more...] about Prompted by Residents’ Request for Improved Snow Plowing, County Supervisors Will Vote on Tax Roll Charge for Southern Erwin Lake Parcels
No Fires in the Big Bear Valley; Southwest Winds Bringing Drift Smoke from Santa Barbara-Area La Brea Fire
There are no fires burning within the Big Bear Valley or on the San Bernardino National Forest [confirmed again this morning, this afternoon], so that thick smoke you are seeing and smelling is drift smoke. This drift smoke is from the La Brea Fire on the Los Padres National Forest near Santa Barbara, and southwest winds are bringing that smoke to the Big Bear Valley. According … [Read more...] about No Fires in the Big Bear Valley; Southwest Winds Bringing Drift Smoke from Santa Barbara-Area La Brea Fire
Wind Advisory and Red Flag Warning for Mountains and Deserts Today; Motorists Advised to Proceed With Caution, and All Should Be Fire Safe
The National Weather Service has issued a Wind Advisory for the San Bernardino mountains and surrounding deserts today (Thursday, August 6). Strong, gusty winds up to 35 miles per hour are expected during this Wind Advisory, which extends through 9pm tonight. These strong winds could make driving difficult, especially for those in high profile vehicles, so motorists are advised … [Read more...] about Wind Advisory and Red Flag Warning for Mountains and Deserts Today; Motorists Advised to Proceed With Caution, and All Should Be Fire Safe