Traffic collision reported at Big Bear Boulevard and Fox Farm Road
The California Highway Patrol's dispatch log lists an open collision with unknown injuries on Highway 18 at Fox Farm Road in Big Bear Lake.
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Traffic hazard reported on Big Bear Boulevard at SR-18/SR-38 near Arrowhead
The California Highway Patrol's dispatch log shows an open traffic hazard on Big Bear Boulevard where State Routes 18 and 38 meet, in the Arrowhead area.
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Traffic hazard reported on SR-330 at Upper Passing Lane near Arrowhead
The California Highway Patrol has an open traffic hazard on State Route 330 at the Upper Passing Lane in the Arrowhead area, on the main route between the valley floor and Big Bear.
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Traffic collision reported at Summit and Big Bear boulevards in Big Bear Lake
A fire dispatch log lists a collision with unknown injuries at the intersection of Summit Boulevard and Big Bear Boulevard.
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Potential power shutoff possible Friday for west end of Big Bear Valley
Bear Valley Electric Service says high winds and fire danger could trigger a noon-to-6 p.m. Public Safety Power Shutoff for customers from Metcalf Bay to Fawnskin, though no outage is scheduled.
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Traffic collision reported on SR-38 in Arrowhead area; roadway open
The California Highway Patrol's dispatch log shows a CHP unit en route to a collision on State Route 38 in the Arrowhead area, with the roadway listed as open.
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BVES resource center to open 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. during power shutoffs
Bear Valley Electric Service says its Community Resource Center keeps extended hours during public safety power shutoffs, a resource for customers if Saturday's possible outage happens.
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New residential trash collection schedule starts Oct. 12 in Big Bear Lake
The City of Big Bear Lake and Big Bear Disposal, Inc. will spread residential pickup days more evenly under a schedule that takes effect Monday, October 12, 2026.
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Power shutoff possible Saturday for Big Bear Valley customers
SCE has flagged a potential PSPS from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 10, driven by high winds and fire conditions — and if SCE cuts its lines, most or all BVES customers could lose power.
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Fire reported near Eagles Nest Road and Meadow Circle North in Big Bear Lake
The Big Bear Lake Fire Department's dispatch log recorded an "unknown type fire" at the intersection on October 4, 2026.
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Planned power outage will cut electricity across Big Bear Valley overnight Oct. 5–6
Bear Valley Electric Service is warning customers of a 7.5-hour outage tied to scheduled maintenance on Southern California Edison transmission lines — with a specific advisory for residents who rely on medical equipment.
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Minor collision reported at Big Bear Boulevard and Fox Farm Road
CHP logged a no-injury crash at the SR-18 and Fox Farm Road intersection on October 1, 2026; the roadway remained open.
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PSPS watch extended: Big Bear power shutoff window now runs through early Monday
The potential outage period has grown — SCE's Public Safety Power Shutoff window for Bear Valley Electric Service customers now stretches from 6 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 26 through 3 a.m. Monday, Sept. 28, and strong winds could push it even further into next week.
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Power shutoff watch: SCE monitoring Big Bear lines Saturday night into Sunday
Bear Valley Electric Service says Southern California Edison could cut power to some or all BVES customers between 6 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 26, and 3 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 27.
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Big Bear man arrested in nearly 20-year-old cold case murder of his wife
Jeff Maiorca, 53, was booked into Big Bear Jail on September 21 after DNA analysis identified remains found in a Forest Road crawlspace as those of Jill Maiorca, who was reported missing from Big Bear Lake in 2007.
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A consultant's report says Big Bear Fire Authority is understaffed and its governance agreement is broken
A preliminary review by Citygate Associates found the Fire Authority runs with fewer than two-thirds the crew members needed at a single house fire, and its 50/50 cost-sharing deal no longer reflects who lives here.
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Big Bear Fire Authority heads toward October vote on $12.9M budget, with staffing tensions on the table
Directors unanimously agreed to hold a public hearing on October 13 to consider the joint agency's final spending plan — but disagreements over a $700,000 sales projection and ongoing station brownouts are casting doubt on whether the budget will solve the fire department's staffing crunch.
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Small plane down near Big Bear City Airport; pilot airlifted in critical condition
A single-occupant aircraft crashed in a field at the east end of Big Bear City Airport Thursday evening, leaving the pilot with critical injuries and triggering a major emergency response.
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Gunshot wound reported on North Anita Avenue in Big Bear City
Responders staged near the scene on September 12, 2026, according to a Big Bear Lake Fire Department dispatch log.
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Big Bear Fire Department board meeting cancelled; no new date announced
The Big Bear Fire Department Board of Directors has cancelled a scheduled meeting, with no rescheduled date provided in the notice.
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Big Bear Fire Authority cancels August 11 board meeting
The Big Bear Fire Authority's regular monthly board meeting, scheduled for August 11, 2026, has been canceled, with no reason or rescheduling date provided.
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Citygate Associates presented to Big Bear Fire Protection District board in February
The consulting firm delivered a presentation to the district on February 6, 2026, but the contents of the report have not been made publicly available.
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Pilot seriously injured after plane stalls and crashes east of Big Bear Airport
A Steen Skybolt experimental aircraft went down in a field Thursday evening shortly after departing Big Bear Airport, prompting a helicopter airlift and a federal investigation — and raising familiar questions about the challenges of flying in and out of the high-altitude mountain airport.
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Worker killed in Big Bear hit-and-run; 89-year-old driver arrested
A roadway worker was struck and killed on Big Bear Boulevard on Monday morning, and the driver — an 89-year-old — was taken into custody after fleeing the scene.
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Home fully engulfed in fire on Aspen Drive; quick response prevents spread to nearby properties
Big Bear Fire Department, CAL FIRE, and the U.S. Forest Service knocked down a residential blaze at 1209 Aspen Drive in under 20 minutes on Saturday afternoon, saving neighboring homes from a fire that had already jumped into surrounding vegetation.
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Small plane crashes near Big Bear City Airport, sole occupant airlifted in critical condition
A single-occupant aircraft came down in a field at the east end of the runway Thursday evening, triggering a major emergency response and an NTSB investigation.
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Big Bear Lake driver arrested after road worker killed on Highway 38
A Riverside man working on State Highway 38 was struck and killed Monday, and the driver — a Big Bear Lake resident — was arrested at the scene, according to the California Highway Patrol.
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Traffic collision reported on SR-138 in the Arrowhead area
CHP is responding to a crash along the SR-138 corridor, with at least one lane reported open at the time of dispatch.
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Construction worker killed in State Route 38 hit-and-run; Big Bear Lake man, 90, arrested
Donald Parker faces voluntary manslaughter and hit-and-run charges after CHP says he drove through a construction zone cone pattern, struck and fatally injured Edgar Chavez, then fled the scene.
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Road worker killed in Highway 38 hit-and-run; 90-year-old driver arrested
A pickup truck drove through work zone cones on Monday morning and struck Edgar Chavez, 43, who later died — authorities say the suspected driver was taken into custody hours after the crash.
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Fire reported near Hospital Road and Rouse Ranch Road in Arrowhead area
CHP dispatch has logged an active fire call at the intersection as of September 5, 2026 — details on size, cause, and any protective actions are still being confirmed.
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Power shutoff likely for Big Bear Valley within hours, SCE warns
SCE says it will probably cut electricity to Bear Valley lines by mid-afternoon Saturday due to dangerous wind-driven fire conditions.
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Traffic hazard alert: Highway 330 near Arrowhead has an open CHP incident
The California Highway Patrol has logged an unresolved traffic hazard on Highway 330 near milepost 33 in the Arrowhead area — drivers heading toward Big Bear should use caution.
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Fire reported at Palm Ave and Baseline St in Big Bear Valley
CHP dispatch logs show an active fire incident at the Palm Avenue and Baseline Street intersection as of September 4, 2026 — details on size, cause, and containment are not yet confirmed.
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Traffic collision reported on SR-189 near Lake Arrowhead
CHP has logged a crash with unknown injuries at 28200 SR-189; the road was open at the time of the report.
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Traffic collision reported at Lake Gregory Drive and Bergschrund Drive in Arrowhead area
CHP has a unit en route to the intersection, which was reported open at the time of the log entry.
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PSPS conditions cleared for Big Bear Valley
Southern California Edison lifted the Public Safety Power Shutoff threat for the area Wednesday morning, signaling an end to the elevated fire-weather conditions that triggered the precautionary alert.
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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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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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Both Big Bear communities approve fire authority budgets; full board vote still needed
Elected leaders in Big Bear City and Big Bear Lake have each passed their respective spending plans for the Big Bear Fire Authority, leaving one final step before the budget takes effect.
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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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Power shutoff watch: Big Bear could lose electricity Aug. 28–31 due to high wind danger
SCE is monitoring transmission lines serving Big Bear Valley Electric Service for a potential Public Safety Power Shutoff driven by forecasted high winds and elevated wildfire risk.
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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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Heat advisory: San Bernardino County mountain communities below 6,000 feet face 90s through Friday
NWS San Diego has issued a Heat Advisory through 8 PM Friday for lower-elevation mountain areas, warning of dangerous temperatures and elevated risk of heat illness.
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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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Heat advisory: Big Bear Valley under heat warning through Monday evening
NWS San Diego is warning of temperatures up to 95°F in the San Bernardino County Mountains this weekend.
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San Bernardino County seeks public input on 2027 disaster preparedness plan
Residents can help shape the county's Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan — a document that could influence how mountain communities prepare for wildfires, winter storms, and road isolation.
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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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Heat advisory in effect for San Bernardino County Mountains through Sunday
NWS San Diego is warning of dangerous heat and potential heat illness risk through August 9.
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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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Heat advisory in effect for Big Bear Valley through Saturday evening
The National Weather Service has issued a multi-day heat advisory for the San Bernardino County Mountains, warning of illness risk through August 8.
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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 Fire Protection District calls special meeting for August 3
The district has posted an agenda packet for the session, which is open to the public.
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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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18-year-old dies in fall from Big Bear Dam
Sheriff's officials say there is no indication of foul play; a print error in The Grizzly initially reversed that finding.
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Woman, 18, dies after fall near Big Bear Dam
San Bernardino County Sheriff's deputies responded to the scene late Tuesday night; cause of death has not been confirmed.
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Structure fire reported in Big Bear City late Sunday night
Fire crews were dispatched to Fir Lane and State Lane just before midnight — but key details remain unconfirmed.
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Fire burns 33 acres near Thurman Flats Picnic Area in Mountain Home
CAL FIRE is reporting the blaze in the Mountain Home area; containment status and cause have not been confirmed.
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Green Fire burning in Big Bear Valley area, reported at 10 acres
CAL FIRE is tracking the incident; no containment figures or evacuation orders have been confirmed.
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Crash requiring extrication reported at Big Bear Boulevard and Main Street
Big Bear Lake Fire Department responded to the intersection on July 27; details on victims remain unavailable.
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Heat advisory: Big Bear Valley under warming alert through Monday evening
NWS San Diego warns of multi-day heat event with limited overnight relief — watch for signs of heat illness.
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Big Bear Lake Fire Department responds to Sugarloaf fire call
Crews were dispatched to Sunset Lane on July 19; details on cause and containment are still pending.
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Structure fire reported on Sapphire Road in Lucerne Valley
Big Bear Lake Fire Department responded to a residential blaze on July 18; key details remain unconfirmed.
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Injury crash reported on eastbound I-40 near Kelbaker Road
CHP and county fire responded to a traffic collision with injuries Sunday; full details are still being confirmed.
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Sheriff's deputies respond to gunshot report near Forest and Snow Slide in Big Bear Lake
A dispatch log entry is the only available information; the outcome of the incident has not been confirmed.
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Fire response at Bear Bottom Lodge under investigation
Big Bear Lake Fire Department was dispatched to Summit Boulevard on July 13 — details remain limited pending official reports.
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Extreme heat watch: Big Bear Valley faces dangerous temperatures through Wednesday
NWS San Diego has issued a multi-day watch covering the San Bernardino County Mountains, with highs expected in the 90s.
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Fire response dispatched to Vale Drive and Baldwin Lake Road in Big Bear City
Crews were called to the intersection Thursday evening; incident details are still being confirmed.
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Vegetation fire reported near Allen Way and Sunset Road in Lucerne Valley
A dispatch log entry shows a vegetation fire call on July 10 — but official details on containment and cause remain unconfirmed.
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Fire call reported at Big Bear Dam; details remain limited
A dispatch log shows the Big Bear Lake Fire Department responded to an unknown-type fire at the dam on July 8 — but officials have not yet confirmed what happened.
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JPA dissolution may reopen Moonridge and Boulder Bay fire stations
The Big Bear Lake Fire Protection District board voted at a special meeting to dissolve its joint powers agreement with San Bernardino County Fire, a move that could restore staffing at two local stations.
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Companies to pay $4 million for 2020 El Dorado Fire sparked by gender reveal
An Ohio-based smoke bomb designer and two other firms have reached a settlement with the federal government over costs and damages from the blaze.
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Small vegetation fire reported on Santa Barbara Ave in Sugarloaf
Big Bear Lake Fire Department responded to the incident the day after the July 4th holiday weekend.
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Wildland fire call logged near Canyon Crest Drive on Fourth of July night
A dispatch record shows a wildland fire incident was reported in Big Bear Lake late July 4, but official details have not been confirmed.
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Fire response reported at First Mountain Bank on Big Bear Boulevard
Big Bear Lake City Fire Department responded to an unknown-type fire event; details remain limited pending official comment.
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Snow Fire near Snow Summit held to a quarter acre after quick crew response
A small vegetation fire that broke out Tuesday morning west of the ski area was in mop-up by early afternoon.
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Vehicle fire reported at Big Bear Boulevard and Hammond Road
Big Bear Lake Fire Department responded to the intersection on June 28; details remain limited.
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Power shutoff watch: Big Bear could lose electricity starting Friday noon
SCE has flagged two BVES transmission lines for a potential Public Safety Power Shutoff beginning June 26.
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Fire reported near Mill Creek Road and North Forest in Big Bear Lake
Big Bear Lake Fire Department was dispatched to an unknown-type fire at the intersection on June 24; details are limited.
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Structure fire reported on West Country Club Boulevard in Big Bear City
Few details are available; Big Bear News is seeking more information from fire officials.
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Vegetation fire reported near Onyx Peak in Barton Flats area
A dispatch log entry shows a fire call west of Onyx Peak on June 24, but containment status and public safety guidance have not yet been confirmed.
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Standing-room crowd packs Big Bear City board meeting over fire services future
Residents overflowed into the hallway and onto the sidewalk as the BBCCSD board took up the question of what comes next for local fire protection.
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Lake Patrol officer pulls drowning raccoon from middle of Big Bear Lake
Officer Caleb Nation spotted the struggling animal and brought it aboard his patrol boat on June 6.
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Sugarloaf man pleads guilty in murder of 1-year-old, faces 20 years to life
The child's mother also pleaded guilty to lesser charges and faces 16 years in prison.
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Injury Collision Reported Near Rust Dual Scramble Off-Road Event in Lucerne Valley
A traffic crash with injuries was called in at Camp Rock Road and North Side Road on May 31.
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Big Bear Fire Protection District to Hold Special Meeting May 28
The district has a special session on the calendar — but the agenda and reason for the meeting have not yet been confirmed.
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Vegetation Fire Reported Near Locust Avenue in Lucerne Valley
A brush fire was logged at the intersection of Locust Avenue and Rancho El Carton Road on May 21.
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Big Bear Fire Department to Hold Special Meeting Feb. 7
The board has scheduled a special session — agenda details have not yet been released.
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Two Women Dead, One Injured in Suspected DUI Crash in Big Bear Lake
Details remain limited as investigators work the case — here's what is confirmed so far.
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