Four Valley visitors from Orange County, three men and a woman ages 18 to 21, were arrested at Kmart yesterday afternoon. Per the press release just issued by the Big Bear Sheriff’s Station: “At approximately 3:30pm on December 16, deputies of the Big Bear Sheriff's Station responded to a call for service for a theft in progress at Kmart. Kmart loss prevention officers and … [Read more...] about Four Orange County Visitors Arrested at Kmart
Hospital CEO Vi Colunga Placed on Paid Administrative Leave–Indefinitely
As noted here yesterday, hospital CEO Vi Colunga was placed on paid administrative leave on Tuesday evening, per a 3-2 vote of the Board of the Bear Valley Community Healthcare District in closed session. Those who voted in favor of the leave for Colunga are Board members Dr. Chris Fagan, Brad Summers and Kathy Bauch; those opposed were Board President Ron Peavy and Bill … [Read more...] about Hospital CEO Vi Colunga Placed on Paid Administrative Leave–Indefinitely
It’s Just a Drill: Big Bear City Firefighters Do Ice Rescue Training Off Stanfield Cutoff Today
The Big Bear City Fire Department will be training on ice and cold-water rescue in the area of Stanfield Cutoff today; training was scheduled to begin at 9am and will continue through the day. Passers-by are reminded that this is just a drill if you see emergency personnel doing rescue operations on the lake ice. Per a statement released by the Big Bear City Fire Department: … [Read more...] about It’s Just a Drill: Big Bear City Firefighters Do Ice Rescue Training Off Stanfield Cutoff Today
MWD Board to Discuss Eagle Point Dock Length Extension and Bear-Proof Trash Cans in Afternoon Meeting
Private boat dock owners in the Eagle Point area may have the opportunity to extend dock lengths beyond the current 70 foot dock regulation, pending a decision by the Big Bear Municipal Water District this afternoon. The MWD Board, which meets at 1:15pm at their offices at 40524 Lakeview Drive, will discuss a dock placement test policy for Eagle Point, a plan that the MWD’s … [Read more...] about MWD Board to Discuss Eagle Point Dock Length Extension and Bear-Proof Trash Cans in Afternoon Meeting
Local Journalist Roger Beck Succumbs to Ravages of Age, Per His Self-Written Obituary
“Roger Beck, prominent local journalist and public relations counselor, has died. He was 88 years old. According to his widow, Barbara, Beck succumbed to the ravages of age.” This is per the obituary that Roger Beck had written for himself this past year and, as wife Barbara tells KBHR, he passed away on Tuesday afternoon December 15, at home listening to his favorite music … [Read more...] about Local Journalist Roger Beck Succumbs to Ravages of Age, Per His Self-Written Obituary