Big Bear, CA - Bear Valley Unified School District celebrated their annual “Principal for a Day” activity on Wednesday. The tradition started in 2011 as a way to introduce and engage community members at the school sites. Superintendent Dr. Mary Suzuki stated that “Principal for a Day” gives the community an opportunity to view the innovative work that is occurring at all of … [Read more...] about BVUSD “Principal for a Day” Activity
Prescribed Burning This Week in the San Bernardino National Forest
Big Bear, CA - Fire crews this week will continue prescribed burning operations across the forest, creating safe spaces for firefighters to be placed between communities and natural areas should a wildfire occur. This week's targeted locations include: - Various fire stations in the San Bernardino Mountains, including the Fawnskin, Big Pine Flats (off Coxey Road/3N14) and … [Read more...] about Prescribed Burning This Week in the San Bernardino National Forest
A Convicted Felon on Post Release Community Supervision Was Found in Possession of Firearms & Narcotics
Big Bear City, CA - On Wednesday, February 12, deputies from the Big Bear Sheriff’s Station assisted San Bernardino County Probation Officers with a probation compliance check at a residence in the 200 block of East North Shore Drive in Big Bear City. 53 year old Gary Simrak was found to be at the location. Simrak is currently on Post Release Community Supervision from a … [Read more...] about A Convicted Felon on Post Release Community Supervision Was Found in Possession of Firearms & Narcotics
Prescribed Burning Near Baldwin Lake
Big Bear, CA - Fire crews are continuing prescribed burning operations this week to reduce hazardous fuels around communities and other key spots on the San Bernardino National Forest. Pile burning in the Baldwin Lake area, east of Big Bear Lake, recommenced Monday morning off Forest Road 2N02 (Arrastre Creek Rd.). Crews intend to continue burning throughout the week, … [Read more...] about Prescribed Burning Near Baldwin Lake
Full Closure for Emergency Project on State Route 18
Crestline, CA - The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will perform rock scaling and rock splitting work on State Route 18 (SR-18) in Crestline. On Tuesday, February 11th, through Friday, February14th, there will be a full highway closure that will begin at 7:00 a.m. and conclude at 5:00 p.m., each day, weather permitting. A hard closure will be set up from … [Read more...] about Full Closure for Emergency Project on State Route 18