San Bernardino National Forest, CA, August 27, 2013 - In the predawn hours of August 22, the Sheriff’s Marijuana Enforcement Team conducted an eradication operation near Butler Creek, about four miles west of the Big Bear Lake Dam. With assistance from the U.S. Forest Service, the DEA and the Campaign Against Marijuana Planting, investigators seized nearly 13,000 mature plants. … [Read more...] about 13,000 Pot Plants Seized at Butler Creek
Arrest Made in Attempted Murder in Big Bear
Big Bear City, CA, August 26, 2013 - In a press release today issued by the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department, an arrest was made in the early morning hours on Saturday in Big Bear City for attempted murder. The incident occurred Friday night, August 23rd, at 11:30pm in the 900 block of West Sherwood Boulevard involving the suspect, Jakeb Hume, 26 years old, of Big … [Read more...] about Arrest Made in Attempted Murder in Big Bear
Poker Run Will Benefit Grizzlies
Big Bear Lake, CA, August 26, 2013 -- The 18th Annual Run for the Grizzlies is scheduled for September 7, 2013 from 9:30 am to 5:00 pm at a new host location: Northwoods Resort & Conference Center. The Friends of the Big Bear Alpine Zoo invites the motorcycling public to participate in this fundraiser supporting the Zoo’s grizzly bears. The ride around the lake will … [Read more...] about Poker Run Will Benefit Grizzlies
Big Bear City Airport “Air Fair” This Saturday 8/24/2013
Big Bear City, CA, August 20, 2013 -- This Saturday, the Big Bear City Airport presents Big Bear Air Fair 2013 with the theme, "Celebrating 110 Years of Flight." Admission is just $2, and the event will last from 9:00 AM. to 4:00 PM. The event organizers promise vintage Warbirds, a P-47 Thunderbolt, a F3F Wildcat, a F6F Hellcat, a F8F Bearcat, an Mk XIV Spitfire and … [Read more...] about Big Bear City Airport “Air Fair” This Saturday 8/24/2013
Lightning Ignites 22 Fires in Local Mountains
San Bernardino Mountains, CA, August 23, 2013 – Lightning storms passing through early Monday morning started 22 fires in the San Bernardino National Forest. All but one of the reported fires have been contained under unified command of the San Bernardino National Forest and CAL FIRE, with the assistance of local fire departments. The one uncontained fire is the Gobblers Fire, … [Read more...] about Lightning Ignites 22 Fires in Local Mountains