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
Hathaway Canyon Fire Smoke and Ash Drifting into Big Bear
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