Big Bear Lake, CA November 2, 2016 - Big Bear Lake has been chosen as the site of Amgen Tour of California’s first ever high-altitude Time Trial for its Stage 6 race on May 19th, 2017. This marks the fourth time that Big Bear Lake has been named a host city for the Amgen Tour of California, which reaffirms the mountain resort as a world-class road cycling destination and the … [Read more...] about BIG BEAR TO HOST 2017 AMGEN TOUR OF CALIFORNIA TIME TRIAL
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Bluecut Fire – Wednesday Update
Big Bear, CA, August 17, 2016 - The Bluecut Fire started yesterday morning in the Cajon Pass near Kenwood Ave. west of Interstate 15. The Forest Service is in Unified Command with CAL FIRE, San Bernardino County Fire, San Bernardino County Sheriffs Department, and the California Highway Patrol. The fire is currently 30,000 acres with 1309 personnel on scene. 152 engines, 18 … [Read more...] about Bluecut Fire – Wednesday Update
Southern California Mountains Foundation Seeks Public Comment
Big Bear, CA, March 9, 2016 - The nonprofit Southern California Mountains Foundation is seeking public comments on the State of California Off Highway Motor Vehicle Recreation Division preliminary grant application for the 2015/2016 grant cycle. The State of California Department of Parks and Recreation, Southern California Mountains Foundation, … [Read more...] about Southern California Mountains Foundation Seeks Public Comment
Comb Fire – Holcomb Valley
Big Bear, CA September 27, 2015 - *Update 1:35pm, September 27, 2015 - Van Dusen Canyon road (3N09) has been re-opened, it was closed earlier today due to the “Comb” fire. A total of 80 personnel were assigned to the fire along with the 9 engines, 1 crew, 2 water tenders, 3 helicopters, 2 air tankers and one air attack plane. With light winds in the area and a very quick … [Read more...] about Comb Fire – Holcomb Valley
P-3 Aerial Firefighting Fleet To Be Revived
San Bernardino Mountains, CA, February 7, 2015 - Orion Aerial Firefighters is a company dedicated to return the P-3 Orion aircraft to aerial firefighting service. It is currently raising funds to bring these aircraft back to the fleet of air tankers. Dale Head, CEO of Orion Aerial Firefighters, says, "The US Forest service has a shortage of large air tankers, which … [Read more...] about P-3 Aerial Firefighting Fleet To Be Revived