Big Bear Lake, CA, February 16, 2013 -- During a press conference Friday, multiple authorities recapped the previous eight days of the Christopher Dorner investigation. San Bernardino County Sheriff John McMahon expressed pride in the heroic efforts of peace officers who put themselves in imminent danger to protect the public and each other, and thanked the allied law … [Read more...] about Sheriff Commends Search Tactics as Sound, Effective and Valiant
Is there a bluebird in your backyard? Tell Cornell.
Big Bear Lake, CA, February 15, 2013 - Local bird watchers of any skill level can participate online in annual citizen-science research this weekend. Participants in the Great Backyard Bird Count (GBBC) simply watch birds at any location for at least 15 minutes, tally the numbers of each species they see, and report their tallies online at www.BirdCount.org. The GBBC lasts … [Read more...] about Is there a bluebird in your backyard? Tell Cornell.
Big Bear Valley CERT Activated
Big Bear Lake, CA, February 16, 2013 – On February 7, 2013 Big Bear CERT members were activated by the San Bernardino County Fire Office of Emergency Services. There were 51 active CERT members who responded to the activation. Their main duties were to support the Bear Valley Unified School District. CERT was asked to stand down the next day since the schools were closed. … [Read more...] about Big Bear Valley CERT Activated
Friday Press Conference Fills In More Dorner Details
Big Bear Lake, CA, February 15, 2013 - Law enforcement officers shut down Glass road Friday after a hiker found a previously undetected weapon that was part of Tuesday’s firefight with Christopher Dorner. In a press conference Friday afternoon, San Bernardino County Sheriff John McMahon added that the officers that came under fire in Seven Oaks were not yet aware which cabin … [Read more...] about Friday Press Conference Fills In More Dorner Details
Lifesaver Ribbons Awarded
Big Bear Lake, CA, February 15, 2013 - Recently, Chief Jeff Willis recognized six firefighters with their Lifesaver Ribbons at the Big Bear Fire Authority meeting on February 5, 2013. They are Joey Webb, Luke Wagner, Brian Parham, Andrew Crane, Brandon Willis, and Jim McDaniel. The firefighters responded to a man down call at the Tennis Ranch during the month of August last … [Read more...] about Lifesaver Ribbons Awarded