Big Bear News - Vallejo, CA - UPDATE: 4:00PM: Beginning at 5pm today, closures on the San Bernardino National Forest includes no camping, hiking, biking, off highway vehicle use, permitted wood cutting among others. In an unprecedented move, the USDA Forest Service Pacific Southwest Region just announced temporary closures and fire restrictions of selected National Forest … [Read more...] about USDA Forest Service Temporarily Closes National Forests
Cause of El Dorado Fire Released
Big Bear News - Yucaipa, CA – 9/6/20: CAL FIRE Law Enforcement has determined the El Dorado Fire, burning near Oak Glen in San Bernardino County, was caused by a smoke generating pyrotechnic device, used during a gender reveal party. The fire began at 10:23 am on September 5, 2020 in the El Dorado Ranch Park in Yucaipa. The fire spread from the park to the north on to Yucaipa … [Read more...] about Cause of El Dorado Fire Released
Firefighters Prepare for Busy, Sweltering Holiday Weekend
Big Bear News - San Bernardino, Calif— San Bernardino National Forest officials will extend staffing for fire personnel this weekend in anticipation of record breaking heat and visitor levels. Schedules will be augmented to 24-hour shifts in case a fire begins overnight. Extra personnel, including an engine strike team and a hot shot crew, will additionally be pre-positioned … [Read more...] about Firefighters Prepare for Busy, Sweltering Holiday Weekend
2020 Census Help is Here!
Big Bear News - Big Bear Lake, CA - Big Bear’s response rate for the 2020 Census is well below the state and national average. It is important that everyone is counted because federal funding for hospitals, fire departments, schools, roads and other resources are directly related to the number of people living in our communities. In an effort to increase participation and … [Read more...] about 2020 Census Help is Here!
Bear Valley Community Healthcare District Receives BETA Heart Award
Big Bear News - Big Bear Lake, CA - Bear Valley Community Healthcare District is participating in the BETA HEART program for the third year in a row, and for the third year has taken home therecognition of winning the BETA Heart Award! Pictured below are Erin Wilson, John Friel, Kerri Jexand Sheri Mursick representing the Administrative Team at BVCHD who received the award … [Read more...] about Bear Valley Community Healthcare District Receives BETA Heart Award