Mount Baldy, CA, January 27, 2017 - On Wednesday and Thursday of this week, 4 people had to be rescued by hoist via helicopter in two separate incidents in the Mount Baldy area. On Wednesday, January 25, Sally Morley, 61years old of Temecula and Ellen Coleman, 63 years old of Riverside were hiking down a snow-packed ridgeline into San Antonio Canyon at the 8500’ level. … [Read more...] about Be Careful in the Backcountry
Mom & Dad Project Receives Grant to Provide Free Car Seats
Big Bear, CA, January 26, 2017 - In August of 2016, Bear Valley Community Healthcare District’s Mom & Dad Project applied for a grant to provide car seats to help parents and caregivers abide by the new car seat law effective January 2017. According to California Highway Patrol, effective January 2017, “Children under 2 years of age shall ride in a rear-facing car seat … [Read more...] about Mom & Dad Project Receives Grant to Provide Free Car Seats
Record January Snowfall
Big Bear, CA, January 25, 2017 - Big Bear residents and business owners will be digging out from back to back to back storms for days to come. With over 100" at resort level, January 2017 is the snowiest on record, surpassing both 2010 and the previous record of 50" set in 1979. The average snowfall for the season here in Big Bear is 62" and we received 70" above 8000' in this … [Read more...] about Record January Snowfall
Caltrans Prepares for Storms and You Should Too
Big Bear, CA, January 19, 2017 - During this series of winter storms, Caltrans’ crews will be working 24/7 monitoring state routes and keeping roadways open and clear. Snow levels could drop as low as 4,000' during the next few days. Crews across the state have been preparing by plowing snow off of state routes, clearing culverts and drains, pumping water from roadways, … [Read more...] about Caltrans Prepares for Storms and You Should Too
Mitsubishi Cement Corporation Open House
Lucerne Valley, CA, January 17, 2017 - The Mitsubishi Cement Corporation, located on Highway 18 in Lucerne Valley, is having an Open House on Thursday, January 19th, from 4:30 to 6:30 pm. This will be an educational and informative gathering for individuals interested in learning more about the South Quarry Project. The leadership team and consultants will be sharing the … [Read more...] about Mitsubishi Cement Corporation Open House