Big Bear, CA - Late spring and early summer is the peak time for California's wildlife to have their young, and the California Department of Fish and Wildlife is issuing a reminder to well-intentioned people to not interact with young wildlife - even if they find an animal that appears to be abandoned. It may be hard to resist scooping up a young wild animal that looks … [Read more...] about CDFW Reminds Public to Leave Young Wildlife Alone
San Bernardino County Fire Implements Red Flag Community Notification System
Big Bear, CA - As Santa Ana winds and the possibility of wildfires loom on the horizon, San Bernardino County Fire Department has implemented some important programs to keep the county safe. To promote Wildfire Readiness within San Bernardino County, SBCoFD has implemented the Red Flag Community Notification Program. When conditions for extreme fire danger arise and the … [Read more...] about San Bernardino County Fire Implements Red Flag Community Notification System
Two Arrested for Cruelty and Torture
Big Bear, CA - On Saturday, March 30, a ten year old female living in Big Bear City, was transported via ambulance from Saint Mary’s Medical Center in Apple Valley to Loma Linda University Medical Center for severe frost bite to her feet. During a medical examination at LLUMC, forensic pediatricians found other injuries to the victim, in different stages of healing. All of the … [Read more...] about Two Arrested for Cruelty and Torture
Arson Awareness Week
Big Bear, CA - This week is Arson Awareness Week. Southern California is no stranger to the destruction caused by wildfires. Sometimes these fires are caused by weather conditions, other times they are arson. Every year arson fires claim lives, property, and natural resources placing your families, our communities, firefighters and law enforcement officers at risk with every … [Read more...] about Arson Awareness Week
Hot Water Heater Fire in Erwin Lake Causes Minor Damage
Big Bear City, CA - A residential structure fire was reported on Ash Lane between State Lane and Oak Lane in Erwin Lake at approximately 8:01 a.m. this morning, Monday, May 6. Upon arrival, fire crews observed a single-family dwelling with light smoke coming from the home. Crews were able to confine the fire to the hot water heater preventing the spread to the remainder of the … [Read more...] about Hot Water Heater Fire in Erwin Lake Causes Minor Damage
Sheriff’s Dive Team Recovers Drowning Victim in Big Bear Lake
Big Bear, CA - On May 4, at approximately 1:46 p.m., deputies from the Big Bear Station received a call for service in reference to two victims drowning in Big Bear Lake. Deputies arrived on scene at approximately 1:52 p.m. and contacted multiple witnesses. Both victims had been on a pontoon boat with several other subjects when they dove into the lake. Almost immediately, … [Read more...] about Sheriff’s Dive Team Recovers Drowning Victim in Big Bear Lake