On Monday, June 27, 2022, at about 9:00 p.m., Eric Smith was reported missing by his family. Smith was last seen on June 27, 2022, at about 11:00 a.m., when he walked away from his residence located near the 400 block of Wagon Wheel Way in Big Bear City. Smith is considered a critical missing person, as he has recently displayed cognitive difficulties. Smith is … [Read more...] about Help Needed to Locate Missing Person – Eric Smith
July 4th Post Fireworks Traffic Pattern
On July 4, 2022, the City of Big Bear Lake will be hosting a firework show in observance of IndependenceDay. Due to the increased volume of pedestrians and motor vehicles, the following traffic restrictions will be in effect onJuly 4 th : 1) Pine Knot Avenue from the south side of Big Bear Boulevard to the north side of Village Drive will be closed from6:00 PM through … [Read more...] about July 4th Post Fireworks Traffic Pattern
Two Found Deceased Inside a Home in Big Bear
Big Bear Lake, CA - On Saturday, June 18, 2022, deputies from the Big Bear Sheriff’s Station were dispatched to a residence on Breckinridge Road after a witness reported the front door to the residence was open. When deputies arrived, they entered the home and found a deceased white elderly male and a deceased white elderly female. Detectives from the Specialized … [Read more...] about Two Found Deceased Inside a Home in Big Bear
Fire Crews Tackle Small Snag Fire North Shore Big Bear Valley
Update 6/22/22 @ 3:30 PM: The fire was stopped at 1/10 of an acre. Crews have a line around the fire, some units are being released and the mop up is underway. Big Bear Lake, CA - Following an overnight thunder storm a small fire was reported this morning on the North Shore between Big Bear Lake and Holcomb Valley. A Helicopter was deployed to deliver hand crews to the … [Read more...] about Fire Crews Tackle Small Snag Fire North Shore Big Bear Valley
Smoke Visible from Wrightwood’s “Sheep Fire”
Big Bear News - Big Bear Valley, CA - UPDATE: Mandatory evacuations have been called for all of Wrightwood. The Sheep Fire does not pose a threat to Big Bear. UPDATE: 4:10PM - The FIRIS, Fire Integrated Real time Intelligence System, has provided a real-time fire incident update on the size of the Sheep Fire. It is now being reported that the size of the Sheep Fire is at … [Read more...] about Smoke Visible from Wrightwood’s “Sheep Fire”