Big Bear, CA, July 2nd, 2016 - Many Californians are looking forward to a three-day weekend this year to enjoy Independence Day, as is the case with all major holidays, and the California Highway Patrol (CHP) is urging motorists to slow down and enjoy it responsibly. Beginning at 6:01 p.m. on Friday, July 1, and ending at 11:59 p.m. on Monday, July 4, the CHP will observe a … [Read more...] about Slow Down For A Safe And Sane Independence Day
Morrell Staff to Hold Mobile Office Hours in Big Bear Lake
Big Bear, CA, June 25th, 2016 - District staff from the office of State Senator Mike Morrell (R-Rancho Cucamonga) will hold office hours at the Big Bear Chamber of Commerce in July. Constituents can stop by to discuss statewide or community issues as well as seek help with problems they may be having with state agencies. Appointments are encouraged and can be made by contacting … [Read more...] about Morrell Staff to Hold Mobile Office Hours in Big Bear Lake
CAL FIRE Concludes Illegal Fireworks Interdiction Operation
Big Bear, CA, June 26th, 2016 - During the course of this previous weekend, CAL FIRE law enforcement conducted a multi-agency fireworks seizure operation. The operation resulted in the confiscation of 25,406 pounds of illegal fireworks. Additionally, 195 contacts were made and 51 misdemeanor citations were issued. A total of 2 felony arrests and 2 DUI arrests were made during … [Read more...] about CAL FIRE Concludes Illegal Fireworks Interdiction Operation
CALFIRE Officials Confirm Over 66 Million Dead Trees in CA
Big Bear, CA, June 24, 2016 - As wildfires burn across California, new estimates on the number of dead trees in California were announced, prompting continued concern for California’s forest health and wildfire danger. The US Forest Service released the outcome of its latest aerial surveys over California forestland, finding that over 66 million trees have now died due to … [Read more...] about CALFIRE Officials Confirm Over 66 Million Dead Trees in CA
Local Suspect Identified and Booked on Felony Charges of Starting a Fire
Big Bear Lake, CA, June 22, 2016 - Shortly before noon today, deputies of the Big Bear Sheriff's Station responded to a report of a fire in the 200 block of North Starvation Flats Road in Big Bear Lake. Witnesses reported that the fire started immediately after two subjects left the area in a vehicle. Deputies conducted an area check and located the vehicle and subjects … [Read more...] about Local Suspect Identified and Booked on Felony Charges of Starting a Fire