BIG BEAR, CA - February 24, 2023 – With the potential for this storm to bring snow measured in “feet”rather than “inches”, your Big Bear Fire Department has been working to be proactive by taking variousmeasures to protect and support the community. A request has been made, and approved for HandCrews from Cal Fire CDC to come up and assist Big Bear Fire Department with various … [Read more...] about Winter Storm – Big Bear Fire is Prepared, Are You?
First Ever “Blizzard Warning” Issued for the Big Bear Valley
Big Bear, CA - Big Bear News - The San Diego National Weather Service has issued a Blizzard Warning, the first of its kind ever issued, for the San Bernardino County Mountains, including Big Bear, effective from 4 AM Friday to 4 PM Saturday. Travel is highly discouraged as it will be very difficult to impossible due to the extremely heavy snow and extremely high winds … [Read more...] about First Ever “Blizzard Warning” Issued for the Big Bear Valley
Severe Weather and Safety Advisement
The San Bernardino Mountain areas are expecting heavy rain and snow beginning on Tuesday, February 21, 2023, through Sunday, February 26, 2023. We would like to remind all residents and visitors to be prepared for harsh winter conditions by carrying tire traction devices and extra emergency supplies. Please slow down and be aware the roads will be wet and icy. California … [Read more...] about Severe Weather and Safety Advisement
School Bus Crash on State Route 18 south of Pine Avenue
Rimforest, Calif. – On February 16, 2023, at approximately 2:20 PM, the traffic collision occurred on Highway 18, south of Pine Ave., in Rimforest, an unincorporated area of San Bernardino County. The Tesla was traveling southbound on State Route 18 ahead of a School Bus. After stopping behind a line of traffic ahead and for unknown reasons, the School Bus was unable to stop … [Read more...] about School Bus Crash on State Route 18 south of Pine Avenue
Whittier Man Accidently Shoots Himself with Stolen Gun; Responding Deputies Locate Other Stolen Property
Big Bear Lake CA - Big Bear News: On February 8, 2023, deputies responded to a local business after a person accidentally shot himself with a firearm. Deputies arrived at the location and determined that 21 year old Abraham Macias of Whittier was manipulating a handgun when it discharged, striking him in his leg. Deputies provided life-saving measures until personnel from the … [Read more...] about Whittier Man Accidently Shoots Himself with Stolen Gun; Responding Deputies Locate Other Stolen Property