Big Bear, CA, August 26, 2016 - The San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department has received reports from residents of a man calling claiming to represent CALFIRE. The caller is asking residents for donations to assist persons displaced by the recent Blue Cut Fire. The Sheriff’s Department has confirmed with CALFIRE that they are not soliciting for donations and encourage … [Read more...] about FRAUD ALERT – Bluecut Fire
Overturned Dumptruck Closes SR-330 For Several Hours Yesterday
Big Bear, CA, August 24, 2016 - Yesterday, at approximately 8:40 am, Police Officer A. Gunnoe, was traveling northbound on SR-330 when he observed a three axle Peterbuilt dump truck traveling southbound on SR-330 at 40 to 45 MPH, smoking from all of its wheels. Officer Gunnoe turned around and attempted to catch up to the dump truck. As the Officer was approaching, he observed … [Read more...] about Overturned Dumptruck Closes SR-330 For Several Hours Yesterday
BVCHD Announces Permanent CFO
Big Bear Lake, CA, August 23, 2016 - The Board of Directors of Bear Valley Community Healthcare District is pleased to announce the appointment of Garth Hamblin as the permanent Chief Financial Officer effective immediately. Mr. Hamblin has served the District as the interim CFO for the past 11 months, and the Board voted unanimously to keep him with the district as the new … [Read more...] about BVCHD Announces Permanent CFO
Frontier Communications Landlines Down
UPDATE : August 23, 2016 - The cause of yesterday's loss of phone service was due to a damaged fiber-optic cable providing service for Frontier Communications. Multiple agencies including Bear Valley Electric Service, Southwest Gas, Frontier, and CalTrans are working on projects on Big Bear Boulevard. Yesterday early afternoon, a third-party construction contractor was digging … [Read more...] about Frontier Communications Landlines Down
Evacuation Orders Lifted For All Communities Affected by Blue Cut Fire
San Bernardino County, CA, August 22, 2016 - Effective Sunday, August 21st, at 4:00 p.m., the evacuation orders for Wrightwood, Swarthout Canyon, Lone Pine Canyon, West Cajon Valley and Lytle Creek have all been lifted. RESIDENTS ONLY will be allowed past the road closures. Some residents returning to their homes may find that they are without electricity. Southern California … [Read more...] about Evacuation Orders Lifted For All Communities Affected by Blue Cut Fire