Big Bear, CA, February 13, 2015 - The Scott Firefighter Stairclimb is a race up downtown Seattle's Columbia Center. On March 8, six members of the Big Bear Fire Department will be running up 69 flights of stairs in full fire gear and Self Contained Breathing Apparatus in order to raise money to fight blood cancers. All proceeds benefit the Leukemia & Lymphoma … [Read more...] about Big Bear Fire Fighters Climb For Life
Lucky Kayakers get Quick Rescue from Big Bear Lake Patrol
Big Bear Lake, CA February 12 , 2015 - Spending time on the lake in a boat or kayak in the winter months can be a deadly combination even if the sun is out and temperatures are a balmy 50 degrees. Always use caution, wear a life vest and realize that regular patrol of the lake is not possible in the colder months. The water is cold and hypothermia is a predictable outcome … [Read more...] about Lucky Kayakers get Quick Rescue from Big Bear Lake Patrol
Bear Valley Unified School District Board Appoints a New Member
Big Bear Lake, CA, February 11, 2015 - Following Monday’s Special Board Meeting of the Bear Valley Unified School District, the Board appointed new member, Cathy Herrick to fill the seat vacated by Dr. Ken Turney’s sudden passing. Candidates Herrick and Elaine Tennity were interviewed in a public meeting prior to voting. Following about an hour of questions and answers, … [Read more...] about Bear Valley Unified School District Board Appoints a New Member
Deadly Weapon Assault and Carjacking Suspect Arrested in Big Bear City
Big Bear City, CA February 9, 2015 - At approximately 7:20 p.m. on Monday 02/09/15, Suspect Travest Hill carjacked the owner of a halfway house for parolees in the City of San Bernardino. Hill is a resident of the facility and on parole for assault with a deadly weapon. Hill assaulted the victim, hitting her repeatedly on her face and head with a rock or brick. Following the … [Read more...] about Deadly Weapon Assault and Carjacking Suspect Arrested in Big Bear City
P-3 Aerial Firefighting Fleet To Be Revived
San Bernardino Mountains, CA, February 7, 2015 - Orion Aerial Firefighters is a company dedicated to return the P-3 Orion aircraft to aerial firefighting service. It is currently raising funds to bring these aircraft back to the fleet of air tankers. Dale Head, CEO of Orion Aerial Firefighters, says, "The US Forest service has a shortage of large air tankers, which … [Read more...] about P-3 Aerial Firefighting Fleet To Be Revived