Big Bear Valley, CA July 12, 2012, 7:45am (UPDATE) - The Updated Semi-Final Results are in for Measure M. According to the Registrar of Voters, the voter turnout was 43.85% for the San Bernardino County Special Mail Ballot Election. The majority of voters favored the measure, with 2248 Yes votes and 2116 No votes. That’s 51% Yes and 49% No, however, in order to pass, the … [Read more...] about Measure M Fails – Voters Reject the Property Tax Increase
Panorama Fire Now 100% Contained
Crestline, CA, July 11, 2012, 8:00am - Firefighters have declared the Panorama fire 100% contained at 6pm on July 10. The Panorama fire was reported shortly before 2pm on July 9 along the west side of State Highway 18 north of Old Waterman Canyon Road. The fire quickly spread uphill towards Marshall Peak, swift and aggressive actions by firefighters held the fire to 75 acres. … [Read more...] about Panorama Fire Now 100% Contained
Pot Bust In Bear Creek
Big Bear Lake, CA, July 10, 2012, 3:00pm - Law enforcement officials conducted an illegal marijuana farm eradication in Bear Creek today. The operation began this morning and is still going on. It involves law enforcement from the National Forest Service as well as Federal Narcotics Agents. Besides eradicating the marijuana, the agents were also removing the paraphernalia, … [Read more...] about Pot Bust In Bear Creek
Big Bear Lake City Council Candidate Filing Opens July 16
Big Bear Lake, CA, July 10, 2012, noon – Anyone interested in running for one of two open seats on the Big Bear Lake City Council in the November 6, 2012 General Municipal Election can take out candidate filing papers beginning July 16, 2012. Papers must be filed by 5pm on Friday, August 10, 2012. The seats of current Mayor Bill Jahn and Councilmember Liz Harris are up for … [Read more...] about Big Bear Lake City Council Candidate Filing Opens July 16
Panorama Fire 70% Contained SR-18 Re-Opened
Crestline, CA, July 10, 2012, UPDATED at 9:20am - Today firefighters will be completing and improving containment lines and mopping up hotspots within the interior of the burn. SR18 has been re-opened, but southbound traffic is reduced to one lane. The fire is 70% contained at 75 acres. The cause of the fire is under investigation, if you have any information please call the … [Read more...] about Panorama Fire 70% Contained SR-18 Re-Opened