Big Bear, CA, June 9, 2013 - Smoke visible in Big Bear is from the Hathaway Fire burning north of Banning in Hathaway Canyon which started just before noon today. According to the US Forest Service Information Officer, the fire is not a threat to the Big Bear Valley. We are experiencing smoke and ash throughout the Valley due to the wind direction but there is not a fire in … [Read more...] about Hathaway Canyon Fire Smoke and Ash Drifting into Big Bear
Smoke Visible in Big Bear from Fire in Morongo Valley
Big Bear, CA, June 9, 2013 - The smoke we are seeing this Sunday afternoon in the Big Bear Valley is from a fire in Morongo Valley, basically between Yucca Valley and Desert Hot Springs. The fire has crept into the San Gorgonio Wilderness Area according to the Information Officer with the US Forest Service and this fire poses no threat to Big Bear. The Morongo Valley fire was … [Read more...] about Smoke Visible in Big Bear from Fire in Morongo Valley
Celebration of Life for Julie Rodgers on Saturday
Big Bear, CA, June 7, 2013 - One of Big Bear’s beloved residents, Julie Rodgers, passed away on Friday, May 31st at her home in Big Bear surrounded by her family including husband, Dave, and their six children. Julie fought a hard battle with breast cancer for six and a half years. A celebration of Julie’s life will be held for family and friends this Saturday, June 8th, at … [Read more...] about Celebration of Life for Julie Rodgers on Saturday
No forest fees on National Get Outdoors Day
San Bernardino National Forest, June 7, 2013 - The U.S. Forest Service is offering a fee-free day on June 8 in celebration of National Get Outdoors Day, an annual event to encourage healthy, active outdoor fun. Obesity and physical inactivity are major risk factors for chronic diseases such as diabetes and cardiovascular disease. Physically active outdoor recreation can be … [Read more...] about No forest fees on National Get Outdoors Day
@ the PAC: Coalition Against Sex Trafficking
Big Bear Lake, CA, June 6, 2013 - The Coalition Against Sex Trafficking (C.A.S.T.) will present a public awareness event at the PAC tonight, to inform the public about the sexual exploitation of children occurring in San Bernardino County. The program begins at 6:00 p.m, and since the subject matter is not appropriate for children; child care will be provided by Rainbow … [Read more...] about @ the PAC: Coalition Against Sex Trafficking