A freak accident involving a large Jeffrey pine tree which fell on a single moving vehicle on Catalina Road in Big Bear Lake at approximately 11:10 am this morning resulted in the death of the driver, the solo occupant of the car. The vehicle was in motion driving east on Catalina when it was hit by the large tree. Deputies from the San Bernardino Sheriff Department were sent … [Read more...] about Downed Tree Results in One Fatality
Lightning Strike Fires Today in the San Bernardino Mountains
According to John Miller, the Information Officer for the U.S. Forest Service, fire agencies tackled 15 lightening strike fires today. The largest of the fires is the McKinley fire located near the City of Highland and was last recorded to be at over 100 acres. However, crews are building a fire line around the perimeter of the McKinley fire this afternoon. John Miller … [Read more...] about Lightning Strike Fires Today in the San Bernardino Mountains
Highway 330 Re-Opens
Highway 330 has re-opened after being temporarily closed by the U.S. Forest Service due to fire activity near the highway below Running Springs. At this time, all routes in, out and around Big Bear are open. As of 12:15pm, lightening strikes have resulted in a at least a dozen small fires in the San Bernardino. The largest of the fires is the McKinley fire that has grown to … [Read more...] about Highway 330 Re-Opens
Highway 330 Temporarily Closed Due to Small Fire
At approximately 10am this morning, the U.S. Forest Service has temporarily closed Highway 330, below Running Springs, for the safety of fire crews working on a fire that was caused by a lightening strike earlier this morning. Crews are currently battling six natural wild land fires in the San Bernardino Mountains. Lightening strikes caused all six fires. Smoke may be … [Read more...] about Highway 330 Temporarily Closed Due to Small Fire
Community Gifts Over $50,000 in Scholarships to Big Bear High School’s Class of 2009
The Big Bear community gifted over $50,000 in scholarships to Big Bear High School seniors, during the Class of 2009 recognition ceremony at the Performing Arts Center on Monday evening. The scholarship awards are as follows: American Association of University Women to Michelle Hirschler, Megan Kendall and Barbara Kuck; American Legion Auxiliary to Anne Heuerman; Arrowhead … [Read more...] about Community Gifts Over $50,000 in Scholarships to Big Bear High School’s Class of 2009