Big Bear High School student Amanda Preston, the only adult among the four female students arrested for Thursday’s fight on campus, was arraigned in San Bernardino County Superior Court yesterday. Eighteen-year-old Preston had been booked into the Big Bear Jail following Friday’s arrest on felony counts of conspiracy, strong-arm robbery, assault with a deadly weapon and grand … [Read more...] about BBHS Student Preston Pleads Not Guilty to Charges Stemming from Last Week’s Fight on Campus
Fire Department Provides Christmas Tree Safety Tips
Given the increase in fire risk presented by Christmas trees, the Big Bear Lake Fire Protection District offers these holiday safety tips: make sure electric holiday lights are intact and that cords are not frayed; artificial trees should be made of fireproof materials; natural trees should have a fresh, one-inch cut at the base to eliminate sap and allow the tree to absorb … [Read more...] about Fire Department Provides Christmas Tree Safety Tips
Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Has Their Man, Thanks to Big Bear Deputy Mark Rios
A Santa Ana arson suspect with a one million dollar warrant is off the streets, due to the keen observations of Big Bear Sheriff’s Station Deputy Mark Rios. It was three weeks ago, back in November, when San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department officers were alerted to be on the lookout for 36-year-old Christopher Rodriguez, wanted by the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s … [Read more...] about Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Has Their Man, Thanks to Big Bear Deputy Mark Rios
County Services Available to Seniors on Wednesday; AARP Food Distribution on Monday
Big Bear seniors will have an opportunity to access government services when tomorrow, and each third Wednesday of the month (weather permitting), Willo Couey of the San Bernardino County Department of Aging and Adult Services comes to the Big Bear Senior Center. From 10am to noon on December 16, with the next round scheduled for January 20, seniors can receive assistance with … [Read more...] about County Services Available to Seniors on Wednesday; AARP Food Distribution on Monday
City Council Reorganizes: Liz Harris Named Big Bear Lake Mayor, Darrell Mulvihill Continues as Fire District Chairman
The new mayor of Big Bear Lake for the coming year is Liz Harris, following a 4-1 vote at last night’s meeting of the City Council of Big Bear Lake. Outgoing Mayor Rick Herrick opened the Council reorganization by noting, “I’ve truly enjoyed the last few years, sitting here as mayor,” though added, “it’s time for somebody else to sit here for a bit” before nominating Harris, … [Read more...] about City Council Reorganizes: Liz Harris Named Big Bear Lake Mayor, Darrell Mulvihill Continues as Fire District Chairman