Mar 30, 2020
Relating to Living with COVID-19 GuidelinesSan Bernardino CountyDepartment of Public HealthSan Bernardino County Supervisor Robert Lovingood asks…Do you have non-medical questions about #COVID-19 ?Call San Bernardino County Department of Public Health Coronavirus Hotline at 909-387-3911 ...
Mar 29, 2020
​ COVID -19 Hits EmployeesSunday, March 29, 2020, two San Bernardino County Sheriff Deputies assigned to Corrections tested positive for the COVID-19 virus. As of late afternoon, the Deputies are resting at home and are experiencing flu-like symptoms.The Sheriff Deputies entered self-quarantine d...
Mar 29, 2020
​ ​First Two Cases In County Fire Dept.March 29, 2020All Hazard Regional Incident ManagementTeam (IMT) Incident Commander was notified Sunday March 29ththat two firefighters tested positive for COVID 19.These are the first two positive cases of firefighter firstresponders within the county. The two...
Mar 27, 2020
Big Bear City Resident Found DeadThursday morning, March 26, 2020, San Bernardino County Sheriff Deputies of the Big Bear Station, responded to a call of a deceased body near the roadway, in Big Bear City, at State Route 38/North Shore Drive and Greenway Road. California Highway Patrol responde...
Mar 27, 2020
Congressman Cook SupportsCoronavirus Stimulus Package CARES Act Delivers RELIEFMarch 27, 2020, Washington D.C. ___The House of Representatives passed Bill #748, The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. The Bill which passed the Senate late, Wednesday March 27, passed th...
Mar 26, 2020
Making Changes in the MediaThursday, March 26, 2020____ After 5:00 P.M. Wednesday evening, Big Bear Lake NewsRoom received an advisory (press release) from David Wert Public Information Officer, County of San Bernardino, California. The notice was sent to many journalists and news organizations i...
Mar 25, 2020
​ Autopsy Results of Fatalities Discovered at Cougar Crest Trail RevealedSaturday, March 25, 2020, 9:24 A.M an advisory was released to the press by San Bernardino Sheriff/Coroner John McMahon.Sheriff Homicide Detectives released updated information related to the death investigation of loca...
Mar 24, 2020
​DECLARED A Local HEALTH EMERGENCYFirst Death Associated withCOVID-19Recorded within San Bernardino CountySan Bernardino County today reported its first death associated with novel coronavirus (COVID-19). Earlier Friday, March 24th the County reported 31 total cases. Seven additional cases have be...
Mar 23, 2020
Representative Paul Cook is a member of the House Foreign Affairs, Armed Services, and Natural Resources Committees,Cook served as an infantry officer and retired after 26 years as a Colonel in the U.S. Marine Corps.During his time in combat, he was awarded the Bronze Star and two Purple Hearts....
Mar 22, 2020
​ COVID-19Resources & Information​Dear Friends,It goes without saying that we’re living in unprecedented and challenging times due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.There are a lot of questions out there. For information and resources, my office has put together a website with key ...
Mar 21, 2020
​Rick HERRICK Big Bear Lake, CaliforniaMayor Rick Herrick at City of Big Bear Lake, January 2020 by ETCRMarch 21, 2020____ Our little city on the mountain is trying to comprehend the announcement that Mayor Rick Herrick stated on Friday, March 20, 2020 that the COVID-19 test he took Thursday ...
Mar 21, 2020
Adjusting to AccommodateMarch2020PastorEric Hoerger and wife, Lyn are known for their ‘open arms’ welcome at Big BearBelievers Chapel, located on Moonridge Road in Big Bear Lake. Believers Chapelfor many years is known for the outreach services to anyone in the Big BearValley. The congre...
Mar 20, 2020
Implemented byBear Valley Electric ServiceBear Valley Electric Service | A Division of Golden State Water Company42020 Garstin Drive | PO Box 1547 | Big Bear Lake, CA 92315March 20, 2020, Big Bear Lake, California Bear Valley Electric Service (BVES) is activating some aspects of its Emergency ...
Mar 19, 2020
Bear Valley Community Healthcare District CORONAVIUS (COVID-19)March 19, 2020____ The Big Bear Valley’s hospital and medical center, Bear Valley Community Healthcare District (BVCHD) is monitoring the coronavirus outbreak’ and is working closely with local and state health agencies,...
Mar 18, 2020
​Fully-Staffed Emergency PersonnelREADY to RESPONDCOVID-19 Professional Safety PracticedAdministrative Office is CLOSED to PUBLICWednesday,DATE \@ "MMMM d, yyyy" March 19, 2020___ Big Bear Lake, CABig Bear Fire Department crews are fully staffed and ready to respond to all calls. To slo...
Mar 18, 2020
In San Bernardino CountyTODAY, Wednesday, March 18, 2020…… San Bernardino County Acting Health Officer reports, Two New Cases of Novel Coronavirus were recorded within San Bernardino County.TODAY, the County reported its fourth and fifth cases of Novel Coronavirus; while first repor...
Mar 17, 2020
Big Bear Lake NewsRoom REPORTS ......FROM: Editor E T RussellDATE: March 2020Because of the numerous Notifications, Announcements and Press Releases since the Coronavirus break-out that have been submitted to Big Bear Lake NewsRoom, I’ve decided to adjust our procedures of those requesting ...
Mar 17, 2020
March 16, 2020___ Southwest Gas President JOHN HESTER on CoronavirusIn a message to the public, President Hester stresses that ‘Safety’ is of utmost importance at Southwest Gas. We ensure our customers of safe and reliable pipeline network that delivers natural gas to its customers....
Mar 16, 2020
​ Vice-Chair OBERNOLTE of Budget Committee Passage of “COVID-19” Emergency Budget BillsLate Monday evening, March 16, 2020___ Sacramento, CA___Today, Assembly Budget Committee Vice Chair Jay Obernolte (R-Hesperia) issued the following statement in response to the passage of two Emerg...
Mar 16, 2020
​ In Big Bear LakeCustomer Service CHANGESMarch 16, 2020___In support of public health measures amid Covid-19, the City of Big Bear Lake Department of Water is limiting lobby access and suspending indoor water audits beginning Monday March 16th.The lobby will be closed for payment, but open for ...
Mar 15, 2020
In San Bernardino County“…a matter of time”SUNDAY, March 15, 2020 1:00 P.M This publication, Big Bear Lake NewsRoom was notified of the first case of Novel Coronavirus recorded within County of San Bernardino. Today, recorded its first case of novel coronavirus. The case appea...
Mar 13, 2020
Bear Valley Unified Schools CLOSE Monday, MARCH 16 thru Friday, April 10, 2020 ​“Educate-Inspire-Prepare!”#2March 13, 2020 Late AfternoonDear Bear Valley Unified School District Families and Staff: As you are aware many schools throughout California have recently closed due to Nove...
Mar 13, 2020
Sacramento to Big Bear LakeThe Latest Coronavirus InfoAssemblyman Jay Obernolte represents the 33rd Assembly District, which includes the San Bernardino County communities of Adelanto, Apple Valley, Baker, Barstow, Big Bear City, Big Bear Lake, Big River, Crestline, Fort Irwin, Hesperia, Johnson...
Mar 13, 2020
​ Precautionary Action of COVID-19 Announces Cancellation of Public GatheringsMarch 12, 2020__ San Bernardino, CAIn an effort to protect the public from any possible spread of the virus that causes COVID-19, San Bernardino County Board Supervisors Chairman Curt Hagman announced that, the Count...
Mar 11, 2020
​ San Jacinto Mountains "My goal is to limit future long-term closures ….," said District Ranger Julie Hall of the San Jacinto Ranger District Roads Closed for RepairsU.S. Forest Service San Bernardino, CA____ March 2020Two forest roads in the San Jacinto Mountains are slated to close f...
Mar 09, 2020
COMMUTER ALERT Monday March 9 until March 13Lane and Ramp ClosuresMarch 9, 2020__San Bernardino, CA __The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) District: 8 Riverside/San Bernardino Maintenance Crews continue the work on the Interstate 15 (I-15) interchange project in Victorville. ...
Mar 08, 2020
​State Route 330 UPDATE​Bridge RailingReplacement Project​March8, 2020__San Bernardino, CA __TheCalifornia Department of Transportation (Caltrans) District: 8 Riverside/San Bernardino Maintenance Crews willcontinue work on the bridge rail replacement project on State Route 330(SR-330) at the West Fo...
Mar 02, 2020
​From BIG BEAR LAKE …. has been a work in progress for JAY OBERNOLTE and Family. From the early days when Heather and Jay brought their young two sons, Hale and Troy to make their home in the San Bernardino Mountains community of Big Bear Lake, California. The family’s history, the...
Mar 02, 2020
TUESDAY March 3rdCalifornia Primary Election Day 2020Big Bear Lake NewsRoom Editor E T Russell____Several issues about making the right choices when we go to the polls, that are most important to Californians. We’ve received calls, emails, social media, even personal discussions when out...
Mar 01, 2020
​ 17 year-old ArrestedSan Bernardino County Sheriff Heli Flight Crew Hit​The crew of 4 were struck multiple times by a high-powered laser, while on patrol. Thursday, February 27, 2020, the San Bernardino County Sheriff helicopter, with a 40-King flight-crew 0f four, Pilot Deputy D. Brimmer an...
Mar 01, 2020
JAY Obernoltehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UBClG-uWIjA Endorsed by many throughout California & U.S.ELECTED LEADERS:President Donald TrumpCongressman Col. Paul Cook (ret.) House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy Congressman Ken Calvert Congressman Doug LaMalfa Congressman Tom McClintock Con...
Feb 29, 2020
February 2019The Letter to the Editor (below) was submitted by Ensen Mason, CPA, CFA, of Redlands, CA. The un-edited document below is offered for the benefit of anyone, who may choose to read it. Please direct responses to:Ensen Mason, CPA, CFA 300 E State Street Ste 504 Redlands, CA 92373...
Feb 29, 2020
November 2019 Hit & Run CollisionCaused 3 Major InjuriesFebruary 27, 2020 California Highway Patrol, Arrowhead Area Running Springs, CA.Saturday November 30, 2019 at approximately 6:35 P.M., on State Route 38 east of Hatchery Drive in Erwin Lake, a traffic collision occurred involving a ...
Feb 28, 2020
In Big Bear LakeStructure FireFebruary 27, 2020Big Bear Lake,CA ____ Wednesday evening, February 26, 2020, Big Bear Fire responded to a callreporting of a commercial structure fire in west Big Bear Lake. The reportingpersonwas on oxygenand still inside, at approximately 9:04 P.M.Upon arrival atthe s...
Feb 27, 2020
Marine CorpsAir-GroundCombat CenterFeb 24, 2020Last week, in Washington D.C. the Trump administration presented theproposed federal budget for the next year, which includes $76 million for awastewater treatment facility for the Twentynine Palms Marine Corps Air-GroundCombat Center.Congressman Paul C...
Feb 26, 2020
for State SenateRosilicie Ochoa Bogh Heart * Grit *ExpertiseRosilicie Ochoa Bogh is THE Candidate for State Senate! Rosilicie is the ONLY Republican candidate endorsed by the California Republican Party! Also, she is endorsed by the Riverside Party, the San Bernardino Republican Party, An...
Feb 26, 2020
​ Wednesday Morning CALTRANS Maintenance CrewSR 330 is under flagging today between upper and middle pass just below Fredalba, for an emergency guardrail repair from an accident that occurred Tuesday February 25th.According to CHP Public Information Officer, Jacob Griede, a traffic collision ...
Feb 24, 2020
​ OBERNOLTE Strong Fighter… against the gas tax, fire tax & tax on drinking water.February, 2020____ Assemblyman and business owner Jay Obernolte announced he has received the endorsement of the Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association (HJTA) PAC in his campaign for the 8th Congressional D...
Feb 23, 2020
​​ Delivery to Legislative Offices by Planned ParenthoodCondoms Printed with -- Inappropriate Harassing LanguageDemocratic Leadership Should CondemnState Capitol, Sacramento, California___Thursday, February 20, 2020, Senator Mike Morrell (R-Rancho Cucamonga) issued the following statement in ...
Feb 14, 2020
​Assemblyman OBERNOLTE’s Bill Gives Local Governments Authority Over Concealed Carry Law State Capital, Sacramento, California __ Assemblyman Jay Obernolte (33rd District, R-Hesperia) introduced a bill Wednesday, February 12, 2020, to ensure that local governments in California have the ...
Feb 14, 2020
Hazard Abatement & Egress Improvement ProjectSan Bernardino County Fire Protection DistrictFebruary 14, 2020___ The San Bernardino County Fire Protection District (SBCoFD), in cooperation with San Bernardino County Land Use Services (LUS), is working to improve evacuation efficiency in th...
Feb 08, 2020
​His Competitors in Race for CongressTop Fundraiser Jay ObernolteEnds with Most Cash-on-HandIn the 2019 4th quarter, FEC reports showed that State Assemblyman Jay Obernolte substantially outraised all his competitors in the race for California’s 8th District. With $415,562 raised in Q4 and ...
Feb 07, 2020
​Assemblyman RecognizesSmallBusinessFebruary 2020 ___Assemblyman Jay Obernolte (R-Hesperia) representativeof the 33rd Assembly District, honored Make Your Business Grow as the Outstanding Small Business of the Month.Business owner AngelaSorrel started Make Your Business Grow, an online company that ...
Feb 05, 2020
​​Cougar Crest Trail Big Bear Lake Sheriff’s Search Discovers Bodies of Two Missing PeopleBig Bear Lake, CA___ February 4, 2020San Bernardino County Sheriff - Big Bear Deputies released information of a suspicious death investigation of two adults, that had been reported missing in the...
Jan 22, 2020
​ Corona Man Charged With MURDER 3 TEENAGERSTemescal Canyon Road North of Trilogy ParkwayCalifornia Highway Patrol-Riverside units responded to a report of traffic collision with possible fatalities, Sunday, January 19, 2020, at approximately 10:23 P.M. Upon arrival, at Temescal Canyon Road, nor...
Jan 13, 2020
Sheriff's 40 King #1Performs Search & Rescueat Ice House CanyonMount Baldy 2020 by HikingGuy.comSan Bernardino County Sheriff Aviation Crew and airship ‘40 KING #1’ are keeping active recently with rescuing hikers incidents. San Bernardino County Sheriff Deputies from the Fontan...
Jan 11, 2020
​​​​ ​January 2020 CONGRESSJANUARY 7th In Congress1) H.Res. 575 - Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that all stakeholders in the deployment of 5G communications infrastructure should carefully consider and adhere to the recommendations of "The Prague Proposals”, as ame...
Jan 11, 2020
​Qassem SoleimaniFriday, January 3, 2020 __Washington D.C. __ Congressman Paul Cook (R-Apple Valley) issued the following statement today in response to U.S. military action that resulted in the death of Qassem Soleimani:“At the direction of the President, the U.S. military launched an ai...
Dec 27, 2019
JEFF M. NewsomeJuly 18, 1961 - December14, 2019A Memorial CeremonyJanuary6, 2020Monday -12:15 p.m.Riverside NationalCemetery22495 Van Buren BoulevardRiverside, California.Our friend, Jeff Newsome passed away Saturday, December 14th,with his wife, Kathleen and daughters Jacklyn and Jeanne at his side...