Big Bear, CA - The Big Bear Discovery Center closed its doors after business hours on Sunday, November 10, 2019, to make way for a renovation of the building. Reduced visitor services at an alternative location will be announced in the near future. The renovation project will allow Mountaintop Ranger District staff to co-locate within the federally-owned facility, expanding … [Read more...] about Big Bear Discovery Center Temporarily Closed For Renovations
Judge Rules Sexually Violent Predator Will Not Be Released to Live in Joshua Tree
Joshua Tree, CA - On November 7, 2019, prosecutors from the San Bernardino County District Attorney’s Office accompanied by a group of local representatives attended the relocation hearing for Ross Leo Wollschlager - a sexually violent predator. Wollschlager was convicted of a series of sexual assaults committed against women and children in Ventura County. On September 19, … [Read more...] about Judge Rules Sexually Violent Predator Will Not Be Released to Live in Joshua Tree
Vegetation Fire Near Bear Mountain on Sunday Night
Big Bear, CA - A smell of smoke was reported on Sunday, November 10, at 8:13 p.m. Big Bear Fire Department’s Medic Truck 281 responded to the request for an Outside Investigation. Crews rapidly identified a column of smoke in the Bear Mountain area of Big Bear Lake. Big Bear Fire Department Battalion Chief 2807 Brian Parham arrived in the area and reported smoke and flames … [Read more...] about Vegetation Fire Near Bear Mountain on Sunday Night
Big Bear Man Arrested for a Series of Assaults and Strong Arm Robbery
Big Bear, CA - On Sunday, November 10, Deputies from the Big Bear Sheriff’s Station were dispatched to a robbery near a gas station on Big Bear Boulevard. The victim reported the suspect, 27 year old Danny Dritsopoulos of Big Bear, punched him in the face and stole his phone. Dritsopoulos fled eastbound and entered a McDonald's. While inside the restaurant, Dritsopoulos … [Read more...] about Big Bear Man Arrested for a Series of Assaults and Strong Arm Robbery
FAA to Cancel Flight Route Over Lake Arrowhead on Dec. 5
Lake Arrowhead, CA - On November 6th, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced its plan to implement a new flight path over the San Bernardino Mountains that will replace a controversial route over Lake Arrowhead, which generated numerous resident complaints since it was implemented in 2017. The new flight path will officially be implemented on December 5. It is … [Read more...] about FAA to Cancel Flight Route Over Lake Arrowhead on Dec. 5