Traffic collision reported on SR-18 near Lake Arrowhead
CHP has dispatched a unit to the scene near mile marker 38 on the eastbound side; the road remains open.
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Public safety news from Big Bear Valley, cited and current.
Fire department responds to unknown-type fire at Aspen Glen Picnic Area
The Big Bear Lake Fire Department was dispatched to a fire of unknown type at the Aspen Glen Picnic Area on Mill Creek Road; the fire's size, cause, and current status have not yet been confirmed.
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Pilot seriously injured after experimental plane stalls and crashes near Big Bear Airport
A Steen Skybolt experimental aircraft went down in a field east of Big Bear Airport on Thursday evening after its engine stalled on approach, leaving the sole occupant hospitalized with serious injuries.
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Pilot airlifted after small plane crashes nose-down near Big Bear Airport
A single-engine aircraft went down in a field east of the airport Thursday evening, drawing numerous calls to the sheriff's dispatch center and prompting an active investigation.
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Aircraft incident reported at Big Bear City Airport
Emergency responders were dispatched to the airport grounds on East Mountain View Boulevard following a reported aircraft incident; details remain limited.
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Free brush chipping still available for Big Bear and Rim Communities residents this summer
The Mountain Rim Fire Safe Council's curbside chipping program has a handful of deadlines left in 2026 — here's how to sign up and what to know before you pile your brush.
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Two drivers seriously hurt in head-on crash on Highway 18 in Lucerne Valley
A BMW and a cement-hauling big rig collided near Meridian Road on August 25, shutting down the highway for hours and prompting rescue helicopter responses for both drivers.
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Fire breaks out near Bear Mountain Resort, involving Aspen Street home and vegetation
Big Bear Fire Department, CAL FIRE, and the U.S. Forest Service responded Saturday afternoon to a blaze that hit both a residence and surrounding vegetation.
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Vegetation fire reported near Bear Mountain Ski Resort on Goldmine Drive
Big Bear Lake Fire Department dispatch logged the call on August 22; fire size and containment status could not be confirmed.
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Timber Fire: containment improves slightly, but details remain limited
Officials have not yet released acreage, evacuation zone information, or a full containment figure — residents should monitor CAL FIRE for updates.
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Vehicle fire reported on Big Bear Boulevard
Big Bear Lake Fire Department responded to a motorhome or large vehicle fire; details remain limited pending an official incident report.
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Fire reported at North Shore Elementary's Stanfield Center in Fawnskin
Big Bear Lake Fire Department responded to a commercial structure fire at the school; details on extent and injuries remain unconfirmed.
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Mountain Fire burning near Big Bear, 55 acres reported
Federal fire data shows an active wildfire in the area, but official details on containment and evacuations remain unconfirmed.
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Search ends in tragedy: Brian Schofield found dead near Fawnskin campsite
Authorities say a preliminary investigation shows no signs of foul play following an extensive search.
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Big Bear Sheriff's Department seeks public help locating man reported missing at Fawnskin campsite
Brian Schofield was last seen at Yellow Post Campsite #33 when his fiancée reported him missing just before 9 a.m.
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Vehicle goes over the side on northbound Highway 18 in Big Bear Lake
A dispatch log reports the crash on Aug. 5; injury status and road conditions have not been confirmed.
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Rockfall hazard warning issued for Bonita Falls in San Bernardino Mountains
Hikers and visitors to the popular waterfall area are urged to take caution.
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Big Bear couple sentenced for fatally scalding 1-year-old boy
A local pair has been sentenced in connection with the death of a toddler — but key details about the case remain unconfirmed.
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Prison sentences handed down in death of Sugarloaf toddler Henry Wheatley Brown
A San Bernardino County judge sentenced a woman and her boyfriend to state prison following their guilty pleas in the 2023 death of 14-month-old Henry Brown.
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Mother and boyfriend sentenced to prison in death of Sugarloaf toddler Henry Wheatley Brown
The case raises unresolved questions about why county child welfare workers and the Sheriff's Department failed to act on repeated warnings before Henry died in October 2023.
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