The parolee-at-large, wanted by the Twin Peaks Sheriff’s Station since Monday, for alleged kidnapping and felony assault with a deadly weapon, is now in custody—though after a high-speed chase on the 91 Freeway yesterday. The suspect, Thomas Murphy aka Corporal, is now being identified as a resident of Big Bear. Per the statement issued since his arrest: “On Wednesday, June 24, … [Read more...] about Crestline Kidnapping Suspect, Now Identified as Big Bear Resident, Arrested Following High-Speed Chase on 91 Freeway
Big Bear Independence Day Festival
The Big Bear Lake Independence Day Festival at the Convention Center will feature more than 50 arts and crafts booths with unique items made onsite. The event also includes a live auction, a special childrens' area, live entertainment, and more. Admission is $3 for adults, $2 for seniors and children over 12, with under 12 free. For more info visit bigbearevents.com or call the … [Read more...] about Big Bear Independence Day Festival
Big Bear Independence Day Festival
The Big Bear Lake Independence Day Festival at the Convention Center will feature more than 50 arts and crafts booths with unique items made onsite. The event also includes a live auction, a special childrens' area, live entertainment, and more. Admission is $3 for adults, $2 for seniors and children over 12, with under 12 free. Free for Big Bear locals with proper … [Read more...] about Big Bear Independence Day Festival
Moonridge Animal Park’s “Zooccasion”
The Moonridge Animal Park hosts their 21st annual "Zooccasion", sponsored by the Friends of the Moonridge Zoo, on Goldmine Drive across from Bear Mountain Ski Resort. The event includes games, a scavenger hunt, a guided animal feeding tour, Native American storytelling, and more. Regular park admission is $9 for ages 11-59, $6 for childen 3-10 and seniors 60 and over, and … [Read more...] about Moonridge Animal Park’s “Zooccasion”
Tis the Season: Pine Pollen Blankets Big Bear Valley in Yellow
If you are plagued with the yellow powdery stuff on your car, porch or patio furniture, that is the seasonal pine pollen which, this year, seems heavier than normal. According to certified arborist David Yegge, who also serves as the Fire Fuels Program Coordinator for the Big Bear Lake Fire Department, “It occurs about this time every year and lasts about three to four weeks … [Read more...] about Tis the Season: Pine Pollen Blankets Big Bear Valley in Yellow