Big Bear News - Big Bear, CA - On Sunday, July 12, 2020 at 2:05 p.m. Comm Center received a 911 call reporting a climber had fallen approximately 100’ and sustained serious, life-threatening injuries. 40King4 responded to search the area of the GPS coordinates received by Comm Center and Air Rescue 308 responded to conduct a possible hoist rescue. The crew of 40King4 … [Read more...] about Hoist Rescue for Climber in Big Bear
New COVID-19 Restrictions Effective Today
Big Bear News, San Bernardino County, CA - Due to a recent increase in COVID 19 cases, Governor Newsom has instituted new restrictions for many counties to adhere to. Effective July 13, 2020, ALL counties must close indoor operations in the following sectors: Dine-in restaurants, wineries and tasting rooms, movie theaters, family entertainment centers (for example: bowling … [Read more...] about New COVID-19 Restrictions Effective Today
Maintenance Work on State Route 330 with Flagging for Two Weeks
Big Bear News - Big Bear, CA - The California Department of Transportation Maintenance crews will be partnering with CalFire crews to begin brush removal, guardrail repairs and various other maintenance related work on State Route 330 beginning Monday July 13. The work will require flagging and take place Monday through Thursday, July 13 through 16 and July 20 through 23, … [Read more...] about Maintenance Work on State Route 330 with Flagging for Two Weeks
Mount Fire Investigative Officials Seek Person of Interest
Big Bear News - San Bernardino, CA - Update: 7/7/2020 Investigators have determined the preliminary cause of the Mount R Fire to be related to target shooting and are releasing more information about the person or persons of interest they are hoping the public can help identify. In addition to a black Audi with a broken left taillight, the person or persons are suspected … [Read more...] about Mount Fire Investigative Officials Seek Person of Interest
Mount R Fire, Evacuations and Road Closures
Big Bear News - Running Springs, CA - UPDATE: July 6, 2020 - Firefighters responded to a wildfire reported shortly before 3:00 p.m. on Friday, July 3, 2020, on City Creek Road (1N09) off Highway 330. The fire, which initially burned uphill toward the community of Running Springs, is currently 100% contained with no rate of spread. The fire's size is reported at 62 … [Read more...] about Mount R Fire, Evacuations and Road Closures