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Run Spr to Highland (330): 20 mins

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SCM ALERT🚨
1 hour(s) ago

From the San Bernardino National Forest:
Public Employee of the Year COLA Award Nominee Sonny Rivera!

Sonny Rivera has recently been nominated by the California Location Awards for the Public Employee of the Year award

Ceremony will be held Dec 7th

Sonny, we are rooting for your victory!

#SBNF

#COLAAwards [Click Here]
As of December 01, 2025 at 01:49PM

SCM ALERT🚨
3 hour(s) ago

From the San Bernardino National Forest:
You may see smoke in the air in the Lytle Creek area tomorrow

Pile burning will start Dec. 2 on the Front Country RD (Sycamore Station)

Ignitions start ~0930

Your safety is most important to us! Please stay away from these areas

#RxBurn #SBNF #frontcountryrangerdistrict [Click Here]
As of December 01, 2025 at 12:52PM

SCM ALERT🚨
7 hour(s) ago

@SBCOUNTYFIRE
🎁 SPARK OF LOVE TOY DRIVE – FILL THE TRUCK! 🚒

Help us bring holiday cheer to children in our community! 🎄✨

Join us today, December 1, 2025, from 5pm – 8pm at the Lake Gregory Bonfire (24171 Lake Drive, Crestline) as we work together to Fill the Truck with joy.

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SCM ALERT🚨
9 hour(s) ago

[UPDATE]
STRUCTURE FIRE in LAKE ARROWHEAD
Units Unable To Locate. Cancel Response.
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SCM ALERT🚨
10 hour(s) ago

[INCIDENT DISPATCH]
ASLT /ASSAULT IN BIG BEAR LAKE - *(CLEAR) / LAHONTAN DR BIG BEAR LAKE CITY
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15 hour(s) ago

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SCM ALERT🚨
19 hour(s) ago

[INCIDENT DISPATCH]
TU /TRAFFIC COLLISION WITH UNKNOWN INJURIES IN BIG BEAR LAKE - SIZZLER RESTAURANT (BBL) / BIG BEAR BLVD BIG BEAR LAKE CITY
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SCM ALERT🚨
1 day(s) ago

[UPDATE]
TRAFFIC ACCIDENT in BIG BEAR LAKE
E271 Is On Scene Of The Traffic Accident. 2 Vehicles Involved. No Fire. Non Injury. Can Handle. Cancel The Balance Of The Response.
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SCM ALERT🚨
1 day(s) ago

SR18 LAKEVIEW POINT Traffic Accident. Expect Delays!

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1 day(s) ago

[INCIDENT DISPATCH]
TF /TRAFFIC COLLISION WITH FIRE IN BIG BEAR LAKE - NB HWY MM BIG BEAR LAKE
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SCM ALERT🚨
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO:
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SCM ALERT🚨
2 day(s) ago

[UPDATE]
STRUCTURE FIRE in BIG BEAR LAKE
Law Enforcement On Scene. Cancel Fire Dept Response.
DETAILS: [Click Here]

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2 day(s) ago

[INCIDENT DISPATCH]
STRUCTURE FIRE IN BIG BEAR LAKE - FOREST RD BIG BEAR LAKE CITY
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[CHP DISPATCH] SAN BERNARDINO - VEHICLE FIRE HIGHWAY 330 S / HIGHLAND AVE OFR
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[CHP DISPATCH] SAN BERNARDINO - VEHICLE FIRE HIGHWAY 330 S / HIGHLAND AVE
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Posted by ⚡WX ALERT⚡ in WEATHER DISCUSSION
Thanks Canvas Man, got that fixed and added Rock and 35". Still time to sneak in (Dec 01 25: 07:23am)

Posted by COLDMIZER in GENERAL DISCUSSION
We’ve used plumber Rob many times and we tried to call his number and it’s no lo (Nov 30 25: 03:27pm)

Posted by Airport Razz in GENERAL DISCUSSION
Penetrating oil or rust remover. Agree on the heat option also, just make sure (Nov 27 25: 01:07pm)

Posted by Polar 🌌rbit in GENERAL DISCUSSION
Heat is always the next option. Post a picture and maybe we have some better ide (Nov 27 25: 08:14am)

Posted by BootsNBridles in GENERAL DISCUSSION
Hey, I am trying to gather advice! I'm trying to unscrew a gas line from an old (Nov 26 25: 11:58am)

Posted by SocalSnowMan in GENERAL DISCUSSION
mountainart wrote ...may I ask how much is it, for what kind/size house?Our Big (Nov 22 25: 10:18am)

Posted by Canvas Man in WEATHER DISCUSSION
I somehow got in twice. I’ll keep 45 and someone else can have 50. (Nov 22 25: 07:08am)

Posted by ROCK in WEATHER DISCUSSION
35 (Nov 21 25: 09:11am)