Mar 11, 2023
In the San BernardinosBlizzard SNOW Days * Now Rain has arrived* Prepare for Next Rain!!‘SNOW Big Bear Lake’ from the Collection of The Late Richard Millener March 2019 ​March 9 & 10, 2023 Excerpts from San Bernardino County public noticesThe predicted rainfall has arrived in th...
Mar 06, 2023
County Roads approach 80% clearanceThe San Bernardino Sheriff Department and other First Responders Sunday continued their efforts to rescue trapped residents and transport them to shelters. For rescue information, call the County's 24-hour help line at 909-387-3911.​As of March 5th, Sunday mor...
Mar 05, 2023
Residential Structure CollapseNon-occupied residenceMarch 4, 2023 Big Bear Valley, CA___ Big Bear Fire Department was notified of an inside investigation regarding a residence located at the 500 block of Maltby Boulevard in Big Bear City, at approximately 11:54 A.M., Saturday, March 4, 2023. ...
Mar 02, 2023
Congressmen Obernolte asks President to stand readyFederal Disaster DeclarationMarch 3, 2023__Washington DC___ U.S. Congressmen Jay Obernolte (CA-23), Kevin Kiley (CA-03), Doug LaMalfa (CA-01), John Duarte (CA-13), Ken Calvert (CA-41), Tom McClintock (CA-05), David Valadao (CA-22), and Mike Gar...
Feb 28, 2023
​Senator Offers Emergency InfoFebruary 27, 2023__ Sacramento, CA__Senator Rosilicie Ochoa Bogh 23rd District, “With the recent storms hitting our region, I want to provide you with locations to find important information for the Big Bear Valley communities. My office has been communicati...
Feb 26, 2023
Winter Storm in Big Bear ValleyFebruary 2023​Photo courtesy of Big Bear Fire Department, 2023Big Bear Lake, CA/February 24, 2023___With the potential for this week’s storm bringing snow measured in feet, rather than inches, your Big Bear Fire Department has been working to be proactive by...
Feb 26, 2023
Fire Crews Stay Busy in BackcountrySan Bernardino County Fire Station #14February 25, 2023 SBCF Battalion Chief/PIO Mike McClintockmmcclintock@sbcfire.org A significant amount of snow in the Wrightwood area has complicated travel near in the mountain communities. Friday, February 24th the San...
Jan 22, 2023
Fire Crews Rescue DogSwept Away to Storm DrainSan Bernardino Fire Battalion Chief/PIO Michael McClintock__Monday, January 16, 2023 afternoon, San Bernardino Fire Department Crews were dispatched to a public service call for a dog lost in a storm drain.Seamus, a one-year old Australian Shepard was ...
Nov 03, 2022
Moonridge Residential Structure Fire Living Quarters Above GarageBig Bear Lake, CA___ November 3, 2022___ Big Bear Fire Crews responded at approximately 1:41 P.M. Tuesday November 2nd, to a report of a structure fire in Big Bear Lake, located in the 42000 Block of Sonoma Drive.Upon arrival, the...
Oct 25, 2022
Homicide Detectives InvestigatingFatal ShootingSan Bernardino County Sheriff Deputies of the Loma Linda/Central Station, responded to multiple calls, at approximately 9:42 P.M, reporting hearing gunshots in the area of the 26200 block of Redlands Boulevard, Saturday, October 22, 2022.The SBCD Sh...
Oct 23, 2022
​Running Springsto Highland​October 22, 2o22__ San Bernardino, CA__ The California Department of Transportation District #8 (Caltrans) Dry Creek Maintenance crew and contractual staff will perform ignition reduction (vegetation control) and perform culvert cleaning, and lateral support, along wi...
Oct 22, 2022
City Hall of Big Bear LakePhoto courtesy by E T 39707 Big Bear Boulevard, Big Bear Lake, CA 92315 (909) 866-5831 | www.citybigbearlake.comSafeguard HealthResidents Goal of City & The CrossingsOctober 22, 2022__ Big Bear Lake, CA__ A Press Release was submitted to the press Friday afternoo...
Sep 05, 2022
Needles Sheriff Deputies Attempt Traffic StopLethal ForceLeads to Suspect’s DeathSeptember 5, 2022__ San Bernardino County Sheriff Deputies assigned to the Needles Station conducted a traffic stop of a maroon, Toyota Scion, occupied by two people. Just after 3:00 P.M. Saturday, September 3...
Aug 24, 2022
State Route 18 Red Rock Wall OPEN!San Bernardino - The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) District #8 completed construction on State Route 18 (SR 18) near “Red Rock Wall” (area of Post Mile 21.42) in the San Bernardino Mountains. The State Route 18 has reopened bet...
Aug 18, 2022
Lockdown Thursday atBig Bear High School andBaldwin Lane ElementarySuspect in Custody for Terrorizing ChildrenThursday, August 18, 2022, at about 12:30 P.M., San Bernardino County Big Bear Station Sheriff Deputies responded to the 500 block of Maple Lane Sugarloaf, California, after a witness repo...
Aug 18, 2022
In light of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and last year’s successful foreign-led cyberattacks against critical American infrastructure, the legislation provides timely clarity to bolster protections against future attacks.The Congressman’s Legislation boosts Cybersecurity & ...
Aug 17, 2022
Features ALERT Drivers to Nearby Road Closures & EmergenciesQuickMap Push NotificationsNow AvailableAugust 16, 2022__ Sacramento, CA__ Caltrans has launched a new push notification feature on its QuickMap app that allows drivers to automatically receive real-time notifications about nearb...
Aug 14, 2022
In fiery floor speechCongressman JAY OBERNOLTE OPPOSSESInflation “Reduction” ActAugust 12, 2022__ Washington D.C.__ U.S. Congressman Jay Obernolte (R-Hesperia) took to the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives before voting against H.R. 5376, the so-called Inflation Reduction Ac...
Aug 09, 2022
​Photos courtesy of Big Bear Fire Department 2022 Alternate Response Vehicle Utilizedin Fall Rescuing VictimBig Bear Lake, CA__ Big Bear Fire Department Personnel were dispatched at 9:25 A.M. Thursday morning August 4, 2022, to a rescue call of a fall victim at the Castle Rock Trail in Big Bear ...
Aug 07, 2022
According to California Highway Patrol Public Information Officer Jacob Griede and Commander Lt. Salais of the Arrowhead Area Office #865, located in Running Springs, California State Route 18 and State 38 are CLOSED to traffic.State Route 38 Road ClosureAngelus Oaks, California - State Route 38...
Aug 06, 2022
Two Adults Perish in House FireSaturday, July 30, 2022 at 11:11 P.M., San Bernardino County Fire Responders arrived at a residential structure fire in the 1100 block of East Holly Vista Blvd. in the city of San Bernardino. Additional information revealed that the house was possibly occupied. Am...
Aug 06, 2022
Approximately 80% of all U.S. fire deaths occur in the home…Before the House FireAs little as 2 minutes…Today’s homes burn faster than ever! Experts say you may have a little as two minutes (or even less) to safely escape a typical home fire from the time the smoke alarm so...
Aug 04, 2022
Convicted Felon Arrestedfor Transportation of Controlled Substances& Possession of Controlled Substances While Armed in Big Bear LakeMonday, August 1, 2022, at about 9:56 P.M., San Bernardino County Sheriff Deputy Estrada, assigned to the Big Bear Sheriff Station, conducted a traffic sto...
Aug 01, 2022
Photo courtesy of San Bernardino County Sheriff Department 07-2022 Investigate Reported Narcotics SalesLocate 40+ lbs of Suspected Cocaine 19 kilograms, an estimated street value of approximate $700,000Friday, July 29, 2022, at 6:17 P.M., San Bernardino County Sheriff Narcotics Division Deput...
Jul 28, 2022
PLAN AHEAD!Tuesday August 2nd State Route-18 Big Bear Lake CALTRANSTree Maintenance Crew will be working beginning 9 AM until 3 PM.July 28, 2022__San Bernardino, CA__The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) Fawnskin and Tree Maintenance crews will be conducting tree work functions ...
Jul 26, 2022
2 Victims, 1 FatalityFell at Big FallsSunday, July 24, 2022, San Bernardino County Fire Department requested the assistance of San Bernardino County Sheriff Aviation Air Rescue Team in reference to two fall victims in Big Falls area. It was reported both the male and female victim had fallen a...
Jul 24, 2022
With a heavy heart, mourning the loss and celebrating the life of the honorable, dedicated public servant, Senator Bob DuttonSenator Bob Dutton (ret), Rancho Cucamonga’s longtime statesman,community member, and friend, has passed away at the age of 71. An extraordinary public servant, Sen...
Jul 17, 2022
​Images property of San Bernardino County Sheriff 07-2022Big Bear City ResidenceSearch Warrant = 3 ArrestsJuly 14, 2022, late Thursday evening, San Bernardino County Sheriff Multiple Enforcement Team (MET) including the Big Bear Sheriff and Patrol Deputies, served a residential search warrant loc...
Jul 14, 2022
Big Bear Professional Firefighters will be hosting a Life Stream Blood Drive Tuesday, July 19th, beginning at 10:00 A.M. until 6:00 P.M. The Blood Bank will be set at the Fire Department in Big Bear Lake.All donors will receive a FREE Fearless Fighters T-shirt while supplies last. Please invite...
Jul 02, 2022
​Sheriff DeputiesAsk thePublic's HelpSanBernardino County/Big Bear Sheriff Department received a Missing Person report, at 9:00 P.MMonday, June 27, 2022, by the family 0f a Big Bear City man, Eric Smith. Smithwas last seen at about 11:00 A.M., Monday morning; whenhe walked away from his residence lo...
Jun 30, 2022
Highest rate in 40 yearsCalifornia Congressional DelegationWashington D.C. June 29, 2022 ___Congressman Jay Obernolte (CA-08), Congressman David Valadao (CA-21) and members of the California Congressional Delegation renewed their call to Governor Gavin Newsom to suspend the state’s gas tax,...
Jun 29, 2022
Big Bear Lake Residence Shed Avoids Further Spread of FireBig Bear Lake, CA__ June 29, 2022 __ Big Bear Fire Department responded to a reported structure fire Wednesday at 6:30 A.M. in Big Bear Lake, in the 400 block of Jeffries Road. Upon arrival, Fire Crews discovered a shed at the residenc...
Jun 20, 2022
Heavy Damageto Commercial BuildingMonday morning, June 14th, the San Bernardino County Fire Crews were dispatched to a reported commercial structure fire in the San Bernardino area of West 5th Street and North ‘F’ Street. Multiple 9-1-1 callers reported that smoke was coming from the ...
Jun 06, 2022
San Bernardino County Fire CrewsDispatched Monday Morningto Commercial FireJune 6, 2022, Monday morning, San Bernardino County Fire Crews were dispatched to a reported commercial fire in the area of South Waterman and East Mill Street in San Bernardino. Multiple 9-1-1 callers stated smoke and fi...
Jun 05, 2022
Sheriff Deputies RequestPublic HelpIdentify Armed RobbersJune 5, 2022 __ Big Bear Lake, CA__At the business, T-Mobile, Big Bear Lake at 42156 Big Bear Boulevard, located in the Interlaken Center the employees were closing the store after 8:30 P.M. Thursday evening, June 2, 2022. An employee exite...
Jun 04, 2022
Regional Occupational Program Teacher Contacted a Minorwith Intent to Commit a Sex CrimeFriday, April 22, 2022, San Bernardino County Sheriff Investigators and Crimes Against Children (CAC) Detail and Central Station conducted an investigation regarding an inappropriate relationship between CR...
May 29, 2022
Some Gave AllA hero, yes, was heLeft a boy, came back a manStill many just don’t understandAbout the reasons that we are freeI can’t forget the look in his eyesOr the tears he criesAs he said these words to me“All gave some and some gave allAnd some stood through for the red, white...
May 26, 2022
Again, again, & again…The HAMMER STRIKES again41 Search Warrants Served244 Illegal Grows Eradicated$33,700.00 CashOver the past two weeks, San Bernardino County Sheriff 's personnel located and arrested 60 suspects. Investigators seized 58,979 marijuana plants, 6,600 pounds of proce...
May 18, 2022
​SB County, other Agencies& Off-Road TeamJoin Forces with OHV EnthusiastsDuring the months of March and April 2022, the San Bernardino County Sheriff Department, Off-Road Team, collaborated with the United States Department of Agriculture – Forest Service, Bureau of Land Management, A...
Apr 26, 2022
Operation Hammer StrikesAPPLE VALLEYMarijuana Enforcement Team (MET)Seized One Millionth Marijuana PlantApple Valley, California___Monday, April 18th the San Bernardino County Sheriff Marijuana Enforcement Team (MET) served a search warrant at a residence on Cascade Trail in Apple Valley. MET per...
Apr 18, 2022
Looks Ahead at the Week April 18, 2022In an effort to keep my constituents informed of what is going on in Sacramento, my office has assembled this list of notable bills that will be heard in Senate Committees this week. This is for informational purposes only; it does not represent me taking a ...
Apr 04, 2022
​Big Bear Fire DepartmentInvites the PublicTuesday April 12th 5:00 PMCome help us push the Brush Engine!
Mar 28, 2022
Motorists traveling in the San Bernardino Mountains need to stay informed ofpossible weather changes and road conditions and prepare accordingly.
Mar 28, 2022
Residential Structure Fire Contained to the BedroomMarch 25, 2022 Big Bear Lake, CA___Early Friday morning, a residential structure fire was reported in the 500 block of Riverside Avenue, Sugarloaf, at approximately 4:05 A.M. Upon arrival, Big Bear Fire Crews observed smoke showing from the seco...
Mar 25, 2022
2 Adults Arrested forCruelty to a 4-year-old Boy Severely Inflicting InjuriesMonday, March 21, 2022___ San Bernardino County SheriffInvestigators /Crimes Against Children (CAC) Detail - Yucaipa Sheriff Stationare conducting an investigation regarding a four-year-old male victim who wasadmitted to Lo...
Mar 25, 2022
Scheduled for FridaySan Bernardino National Forest FireCrews are planning for more prescribed burning activities in theBig Bear Lake area later this week. Up to 20 acres on Forest Serviceland will be targeted on Friday, March 25th, in the vicinity of ClubView Drive and Willow Avenue of the Moonridge...
Mar 15, 2022
Large Commercial Building OccupancyDestroyed in San Bernardino FireNote: According to San Bernardino County Fire Battalion Chief Mike McClintock,the building that burned was previously the Scottish Rite; also a Masonic Lodge as well. Saturday evening, March 13, 2022, San Bernardino County Fire ...
Mar 12, 2022
​A Celebration of Life NEAL HERTZMANN…One-of-a-kind true friend to many, Neal Hertzmann passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family February 21, 2022. He is preceded in death by his parents Louis and Olga (Betty) Hertzmann and Neal’s dearest wife of forty-three years Peg...
Feb 26, 2022
CONGRATULATIONS! $35 M Awarded to MP MaterialsFebruary 2022 San Bernardino County First District Supervisor Paul Cook congratulates MP Materials Corp. on being awarded $35 million from the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) to develop a commercial-scale heavy rare earth element processing and sep...