Big Bear City, CA, November 19, 2015 - The Big Bear City Airport was selected by Agusta Westland Helicopters as a high altitude airport to test the AW169 helicopter. The tests they are performing are required to gather data at low speeds (up to 50KTS) around the hover with a CARGO load of one ton connected to the helicopter HOOK. They recently completed such tests in Thermal … [Read more...] about Big Bear City Airport Selected for High Altitude Testing
Carbon Monoxide Poisoning The “Silent Killer” Can be Prevented
Big Bear Lake, Ca, November 16th, 2015 – Winter is fast approaching, and the Fire Department encourages everyone to practice safe winter heating. Big Bear Valley residents and tourists alike are now lighting pilot lights and finding other ways to keep warm during the chill of the season. When not functioning properly, the heating appliances that are keeping us warm, can turn … [Read more...] about Carbon Monoxide Poisoning The “Silent Killer” Can be Prevented
San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors Accepts Resignation of Human Resources Director
UPDATE San Bernardino County, CA, November 13, 2015 - In March, San Bernardino County Human Resources Director Andrew Lamberto, was cited and later pleaded guilty to agreeing to engage in prostitution. County CEO Greg Devereaux did not inform the Board of Supervisors about the incident until Oct. 21. Yesterday, the Board of Supervisors finalized the departure of Human … [Read more...] about San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors Accepts Resignation of Human Resources Director
First Annual Big Bear Utilities Food Drive Challenge
Big Bear Lake, CA, November 9th, 2015 – The First Annual Big Bear Utilities Food Drive Challenge will bring meals to families in need this holiday season. Big Bear utility companies are challenging each other to see who can raise the most food donations for the St. Joseph Food Pantry to help feed local families this holiday season. Participating utility company's include Bear … [Read more...] about First Annual Big Bear Utilities Food Drive Challenge
IRS Telephone Scam Alert
Big Bear, CA, November 6, 2015 - The Big Bear Sheriff’s Station has received numerous reports of a telephone scam wherein callers falsely identify themselves as representatives of the IRS and make demands for immediate payment of back taxes with Green Dot or other prepaid debit cards. These thieves use the IRS name to try to steal money or identities from targeted victims. They … [Read more...] about IRS Telephone Scam Alert