Morongo Indian Reservation, June 11, 2013 - As the Hathaway Fire continues to burn, southwest winds will carry drift smoke into the Big Bear Valley again today. The Hathaway Fire began last Sunday on the Morongo Indian Reservation and continues to burn in rugged terrain making it difficult for firefighters. The fire has grown to 1,650 acres since it began. Hand crews have … [Read more...] about Hathaway Fire Drift Smoke Visible Again Today in Big Bear
Rotary Raises Funds on the Golf Course
Big Bear Lake, CA, June 11, 2013 - The Rotary Club of Big Bear Lake will host its annual fundraising golf tournament and BBQ on June 12, 2013 at the Bear Mountain Golf Course. The tournament will feature an 8 AM shotgun start and will include 18 holes. The format is a 4 person scramble. Single players are welcome and all skill levels are also welcome to participate in this … [Read more...] about Rotary Raises Funds on the Golf Course
Hathaway Fire at 15% Containment
Morongo Indian Reservation, CA, June 10, 2013 - The smoke has cleared, literally, for the Big Bear Valley but fire crews continue the laborious task of fighting the blaze of the Hathaway Fire that has burned 1,500 acres as of yesterday. The Hathaway Fire began Sunday just before noon on the Morongo Indian Reservation traveling through steep terrain to the San Gorgonio … [Read more...] about Hathaway Fire at 15% Containment
Gun Buyback Program Nets 23 Assault Rifles
San Bernardino County, June 10, 2013 - On June 1, the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department held the first countywide Gun Buy Back Program and netted nearly 1400 firearms including 23 assault rifles. The program took place in six locations throughout San Bernardino County. The Gun Buy Back Program offered an opportunity for residents throughout San Bernardino County to … [Read more...] about Gun Buyback Program Nets 23 Assault Rifles
Smoke Covers Big Bear Valley From Hathaway Fire
Morongo Indian Reservation, CA Sunday June 9, 2013 4:45 pm - The Hathaway Fire, which was reported minutes before noon today, has now burnt approximately 1300 acres and is still growing. The fire apparently started on the Morongo Indian Reservation and quickly spread, due to high winds, into the San Gorgonio Wilderness area. The fire is currently moving north to an area known … [Read more...] about Smoke Covers Big Bear Valley From Hathaway Fire