Big Bear Lake, CA -- A tree fell on a residential structure in the Eagle Point area during the storm though, per Big Bear Lake Fire Department Captain John Arden, “We got the call about 2pm this afternoon [January 19], though it could have happened last night.” Captain Arden tells KBHR that it was a smaller-sized tree that fell, causing minimal damage to the garage of an … [Read more...] about Downed Tree Damages Garage in Eagle Point Area
County and School District Partner to Offer Free H1N1 Flu Vaccine Next Monday
The H1N1 flu vaccine will now be available—and locally--for all those over the age of six months who want to get vaccinated. The San Bernardino County Department of Public Health, in conjunction with the Bear Valley Unified School District, will be offering the H1N1 vaccine free of charge on Monday, January 25. The free opportunity takes place at the Meadow Park offices of the … [Read more...] about County and School District Partner to Offer Free H1N1 Flu Vaccine Next Monday
Big Bear Lake Firefighters Schwing, Barbour, Peterson, Jayne and Geary Honored With Lifesaver Ribbon
Big Bear Lake, CA -- Five members of the Big Bear Lake Fire Department were honored last week, as recipients of the Lifesaver Ribbon for heroic efforts that resulted in the resuscitation of a man who was, per Assistant Fire Chief Mark Mills, clinically dead. In October of last year, Firefighter/Paramedics Jeff Schwing and Jonathan Barbour, Engineer Ken Peterson, Firefighter … [Read more...] about Big Bear Lake Firefighters Schwing, Barbour, Peterson, Jayne and Geary Honored With Lifesaver Ribbon
Icy Roads and Winter Weather Prompt Cancellations and Rescheduling of Activities, Services, Meetings
Big Bear Valley, CA -- Given icy roads and the likelihood of more weather this evening, some meetings and activities have been canceled. The MARTA Board of Directors meeting, to have taken place in Crestline at 1pm, has been canceled. The meeting of the Advisory Commission of the Big Bear Valley Recreation and Park District has been rescheduled, and will instead take place at … [Read more...] about Icy Roads and Winter Weather Prompt Cancellations and Rescheduling of Activities, Services, Meetings
Bear Valley Electric Crews Work Through the Night to Replace Storm-Toppled Power Poles; Electricity Expected in Baldwin Lake This Afternoon (Update: Lights On!)
Big Bear Valley - Baldwin Lake, CA -- Yesterday afternoon [January 18] just before 12:30pm, strong winds up to and exceeding 60 miles per hour resulted in (we’re told, now) five Bear Valley Electric power poles being sheared in the Baldwin Lake area, resulting in a near Valley-wide power outage. By 3:30pm, power was briefly restored to all Valley residents, with the exception … [Read more...] about Bear Valley Electric Crews Work Through the Night to Replace Storm-Toppled Power Poles; Electricity Expected in Baldwin Lake This Afternoon (Update: Lights On!)