Forest Service Crews Attacking Small Fire on Gold Mountain (Update: Fire’s Out)
Firefighting crews from the U.S. Forest Service are currently attacking a small fire in the Big Bear Valley, located on Gold Mountain, just north of Baldwin Lake. The fire is centered around a single snag, or tree, and the burn area is an area of about 30 feet by 30 feet. Given last night’s weather, this fire, which started just after midnight, is likely the result of a … [Read more...] about Forest Service Crews Attacking Small Fire on Gold Mountain (Update: Fire’s Out)
New Snow Makes for 1-2′ Base at Bear Mountain; Dense Fog Likely in Portions of San Bernardino Mountains
Big Bear Mountain Resorts report that they have received half an inch of new, fresh snow since about 3am this morning and this, coupled with snowmaking in recent weeks, makes for a snow depth of 1-2 feet at Bear Mountain, which remains open through the weekend for skiing and snowboarding. Early season rates--at $25 for adults, $20 for young adults--are in effect, and half-day … [Read more...] about New Snow Makes for 1-2′ Base at Bear Mountain; Dense Fog Likely in Portions of San Bernardino Mountains
Rickie Lee Fowler Pleads Not Guilty to Arson and Five Counts of Murder in Connection With 2003’s Old Fire
The defendant accused of setting 2003’s Old Fire, 28-year-old Rickie Lee Fowler of San Bernardino, was arraigned in San Bernardino Superior Court today, on five counts of Murder, one count of Arson of an Inhabited Structure or Property, and one count of Aggravated Arson. Fowler appeared before Judge Brian McCarville, and pleaded not guilty to all counts. Fowler had been … [Read more...] about Rickie Lee Fowler Pleads Not Guilty to Arson and Five Counts of Murder in Connection With 2003’s Old Fire
Proceeds from Antique Car Club’s Fun Run Benefit 24 Local Groups With Over $14,000 in Donations
The Big Bear Lake Antique Car Club’s annual Fun Run has in years past been the Valley’s biggest economy-boosting weekend event of the year and this year’s August weekend, which marked the 20th annual Fun Run ’round Big Bear Lake, was another sell-out, including 515 classic and vintage automobiles. What is special about Fun Run is that it not only generates visitors to the … [Read more...] about Proceeds from Antique Car Club’s Fun Run Benefit 24 Local Groups With Over $14,000 in Donations