Big Bear Lake, CA - A report of a commercial structure fire with the reporting party on oxygen and still inside was received on Wednesday, February 26, at approximately 9:04 p.m. The structure is located at the end Blue Jay Road in the City of Big Bear Lake. First arriving fire personnel reported a three-story, residential structure situated on a steep slope in a heavily treed … [Read more...] about Structure Fire on Blue Jay Road
Arrest in Big Bear City for Felony Hit and Run Causing Injuries
Big Bear City, CA – On November 30, 2019 at approximately 1835 hours, a traffic collision occurred on SR-38 east of Hatchery Drive involving a gray 2019 Ford F-350 and a blue Toyota 4Runner. The driver of the Ford F-350 fled the scene of the collision in the Ford, leaving three victims in the Toyota 4Runner with major bodily injuries. The 19 year old female passenger of the … [Read more...] about Arrest in Big Bear City for Felony Hit and Run Causing Injuries
BVUSD “Principal for a Day” Activity
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