Big Bear Lake, CA. September 4, 2012 - Newspaper columnist John Grandi passed away at Bear Valley Hospital on Monday, September 3, 2012. John was a legend in Big Bear Valley. More details will be released as they become available. … [Read more...] about John Grandi Passed Away September 3rd
Delmar Fire Near Bertha Peak
Holcomb Valley, CA, September 3, 2012 [Updated] - Firefighters have been able to keep the Delmar Fire from spreading. The blaze was reported at about 2:15pm this afternoon. The small Vegetation Fire near Bertha Peak in the Holcomb Valley area, was about 4 miles Northwest of Big Bear City has burned about 2 acres. The Forest Service initiated a first alarm response and ordered … [Read more...] about Delmar Fire Near Bertha Peak
Volunteers to get a Little Taste of Hollywood
The Big Bear Lake International Film Festival has a few remaining committee positions available for enthusiastic locals who want a little taste of Hollywood. Committee members receive a one-day movie pass to the festival, including all movies and panels, and an invitation to the annual volunteer party. There are shifts available each day during the three day festival … [Read more...] about Volunteers to get a Little Taste of Hollywood
Drift Smoke Visible in Big Bear Valley
Big Bear, CA, September 2, 2012, 5:00pm - Drift smoke is visible in the West-Northwest corner of the Big Bear Valley due to a fire burning in the Angeles National Forest, north of Glendora off of Highway 39. The possibility of smelling drift smoke from this fire will increase during the evening hours as cooler air could lower the elevation of the plume. There is no threat to … [Read more...] about Drift Smoke Visible in Big Bear Valley
That Rotten Egg Odor
Big Bear Valley, CA, August 30, 2012 - You may have noticed the horrible smell outside today in parts of the Valley? Well, if you have, there was recently a dispatch for the smell of rotten eggs in Blue Jay, Crestline & Running Springs. Big Bear News has learned that the odor may be from decomposition of organic material in the Salton Sea area, and it could be drifting this … [Read more...] about That Rotten Egg Odor