This afternoon’s thunderstorm has resulted in a small fire, sparked by lightning, which has burned two trees on the San Bernardino National Forest, just west of Snow Summit resort. Smoke had been visible just before 2pm (today, July 17) and was in fact reported by the Municipal Water District's Lake Patrol, and U.S. Forest Service crews responded to locate the fire which, … [Read more...] about Forest Service Crews Respond to Two-Tree Fire Now Dubbed the Summit 2 Fire; Lightning-Sparked Fire Is First of the Season
Three Big Bear-Area Earthquakes in Friday’s 11am Hour
We had three earthquakes in the 11am hour today, the first of which was a 1.6 magnitude quake centered six miles northwest of Big Bear City at 11:09am. The second earthquake, at 11:18am today, was of a magnitude 1.9 and centered seven miles north of Big Bear Lake. The third, at 11:24am, was also of a 1.6 magnitude and centered seven miles north of Big Bear Lake. Each of this … [Read more...] about Three Big Bear-Area Earthquakes in Friday’s 11am Hour
State Schools Superintendent Offers Top 10 Tips for Keeping Kids Engaged and Learning During the Summer; Historical Museum Open Weekends and Wednesdays
State Superintendent of Schools Jack O’Connell this week offered his top 10 tips to help parents keep their children active and engaged in learning during the summer recess. Per O’Connell, “Instead of letting economic pressures burden already hard-pressed families, we should take advantage of low-cost activities to do as a family. Here are my suggestions for parents to help … [Read more...] about State Schools Superintendent Offers Top 10 Tips for Keeping Kids Engaged and Learning During the Summer; Historical Museum Open Weekends and Wednesdays
Highway 330 Re-Opened This Morning; Closure Due to Overturned Truck Carrying Limestone
Highway 330 was not re-opened until this morning (July 17), in the 6am hour, due to a single vehicle collision that took place yesterday evening below the upper passing lane. The truck-trailer was hauling limestone and, as the vehicle overturned, there was a large amount of lime spilled from the trailer and blocking all lanes. Just before 5pm, Highway 330 was closed, and … [Read more...] about Highway 330 Re-Opened This Morning; Closure Due to Overturned Truck Carrying Limestone