Saturday’s California Multisport competition made for arguably the most intense of the four Conquer the Bear events, given steep terrain for running and mountain biking under the mid-day sun which, as it turns out, was a record high for the year at 85.5 degrees. The event started with a 9K run, followed by an intense 20K bike ride, then a 4K run and—the big surprise for … [Read more...] about 40+ Athletes Compete in Saturday’s Intense Multisport; Devitos Lead in Conquer the Bear Series
Snow/Weather
Forest Service Crews Respond to Two-Tree Fire Now Dubbed the Summit 2 Fire; Lightning-Sparked Fire Is First of the Season
This afternoon’s thunderstorm has resulted in a small fire, sparked by lightning, which has burned two trees on the San Bernardino National Forest, just west of Snow Summit resort. Smoke had been visible just before 2pm (today, July 17) and was in fact reported by the Municipal Water District's Lake Patrol, and U.S. Forest Service crews responded to locate the fire which, … [Read more...] about Forest Service Crews Respond to Two-Tree Fire Now Dubbed the Summit 2 Fire; Lightning-Sparked Fire Is First of the Season
Big Bear’s Fourth of July Weekend Results in More Visitors, Yet Few Incidents
[Updated version] The Fourth of July holiday under beautiful sunny skies made for a bustling weekend in the Big Bear Valley. According to Sara Russ of the Big Bear Chamber of Commerce, “From a Visitors Center standpoint, we had far more people than last year. We had about 170-200 people a day mid-week—and it’s continuing. That’s the best part. Even this week, the numbers … [Read more...] about Big Bear’s Fourth of July Weekend Results in More Visitors, Yet Few Incidents
Tis the Season: Pine Pollen Blankets Big Bear Valley in Yellow
If you are plagued with the yellow powdery stuff on your car, porch or patio furniture, that is the seasonal pine pollen which, this year, seems heavier than normal. According to certified arborist David Yegge, who also serves as the Fire Fuels Program Coordinator for the Big Bear Lake Fire Department, “It occurs about this time every year and lasts about three to four weeks … [Read more...] about Tis the Season: Pine Pollen Blankets Big Bear Valley in Yellow
Elena Martinez, Yesterday’s Victim in Catalina Road Incident, Described as a Great Friend and a Beautiful Mom
Yesterday morning’s accident on Catalina Road, in which a large Jeffrey Pine fell on a single moving vehicle, resulted in the death of Elena Martinez, a 31-year-old resident of Big Bear Lake. Martinez had earlier this year married her childhood sweetheart Francisco, with whom she had four children (15-year-old Lucero, 13-year-old Francisco, 8-year-old Cece, and 2-year-old … [Read more...] about Elena Martinez, Yesterday’s Victim in Catalina Road Incident, Described as a Great Friend and a Beautiful Mom