Fawnskin, CA -- A structure fire in Fawnskin last night resulted in the closure of the North Shore portion of Highway 38 for several hours, though the roadway was reopened in the 6am hour. Just before 1am this morning (Wednesday, April 7), Fawnskin Station #49 of the San Bernardino County Fire Department received a call, alerting them to a structure fire, on the hillside just … [Read more...] about Fawnskin Blaze Destroys Cabin, Prompts Overnight Closure of Highway 38
More Strong Winds Expected; Wind Advisory in Place Through Wednesday Afternoon
Big Bear Valley, CA -- We can expect more strong winds today, as the National Weather Service has issued a Wind Advisory for our area, which includes the mountains and surrounding deserts. Into this afternoon, there is the likelihood of northeast winds of 25 to 35 miles per hour, with gusts up to 50 miles per hour also possible. Given today’s Wind Advisory, drivers of high … [Read more...] about More Strong Winds Expected; Wind Advisory in Place Through Wednesday Afternoon
Planning Commission to Address Permits for May 21 & 22 Cycling Events in Wednesday Meeting; Airport District and Sugarloaf Roads Commission Also Meet This Week
Big Bear Valley, CA -- Two more public meetings take place tomorrow, those being the Big Bear Lake Planning Commission and the Board of Directors for the Big Bear Airport District. At 1:15 pm, April 7 in Hofert Hall in the Big Bear Lake Civic Center, the Planning Commission will consider two event permit requests, for the Amgen Tour of California, which will result in a full … [Read more...] about Planning Commission to Address Permits for May 21 & 22 Cycling Events in Wednesday Meeting; Airport District and Sugarloaf Roads Commission Also Meet This Week
MWD Board Unanimously Adopts New Lake Ordinance Pertaining to Non-Marina Kayak Rentals
Big Bear Lake, CA -- The updated Big Bear Lake ordinance, as it pertains to non-marina kayak rentals, was unanimously approved by the Board of Directors of the Big Bear Municipal Water District at their April meeting, which took place on the 1st. As adopted, explains MWD General Manager Scott Heule, “The big piece on Ordinance 43 allows the kayak rental businesses to continue … [Read more...] about MWD Board Unanimously Adopts New Lake Ordinance Pertaining to Non-Marina Kayak Rentals
David Pickard, Local Realtor for 34 Years and Father to Five, Passes Away at Home on Saturday
Erwin Lake, CA -- David Pickard, owner of Boulder Bay Real Estate with wife Teresa and a realtor in the Big Bear Valley for 34 years, passed away at his home in Erwin Lake on Saturday, April 3. Prior to purchasing his own company in 2007, Pickard had worked for Spencer Real Estate and, in the early 1990s, had the foresight to design the agency’s marketing software program, … [Read more...] about David Pickard, Local Realtor for 34 Years and Father to Five, Passes Away at Home on Saturday