Jamboree Days Parade (Update 3)
Reggie Bannister Grand Marshal
By Michael P. Neufeld

The 2008 Jamboree Days Parade on July 5 combined with the actual Jamboree Days celebration attracted thousands of people to Lake Drive.
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Firefighter's Pancake Breakfast (Update)
A Tradition for 41 Years
By Michael P. Neufeld

For the past few weeks, firefighters in the mountain communities brushed up on their flap-jack flipping skills in preparation for the 41st Annual Firefighter's Pancake Breakfast held July 6.
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Beat the Heat Chili Cook Off TODAY (Photo Update)
Lake Gregory Ball Fields
By Michael P. Neufeld

The Beat the Heat Chili Cook-off slated for the Lake Gregory Ball Fields TODAY from 10 a.m. to about 6 p.m. offers chili, entertainment, a Kids Zone, a Coors Beer Garden and so much more.
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Centennial Celebration of Lake Arrowhead Tower (Update)
Official Birthday Party Hosted by ALA
By Michael P. Neufeld

A 100th birthday party for the blue tower located on Lake Arrowhead drew quite a crowd Saturday.
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AARP Speaker to Address Council on Aging
Meeting July 17 at San Moritz Lodge
By Michael P. Neufeld

During the Mountain Regional Council on Aging (RCA) meeting on Thursday, July 17 at 12:45 p.m., an AARP regional leader will be the featured speaker at the San Moritz Lodge.
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Fun Fly TODAY at Lake Arrowhead Airport
Top of the Mountain Remote Control Flyers
By Michael P. Neufeld

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Monthly Test of Emergency Sirens Conducted
Four Sirens to Sound at Noon
By Michael P. Neufeld

The monthly full volume test of the four Big Bear Valley Emergency Alert System (EAS) sirens was conducted at 12 noon July 5.
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Ridge Fire Nears Containment (Update 2)
Full Containment Expected TODAY
By News Team

Fire officials expect the Ridge Fire near Yucaipa will be fully contained by 6 p.m. TODAY.
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Independence Day Closures and Fireworks
Celebration of America’s Birthday
By Michael P. Neufeld

In observance of Independence Day (July 4) a number of institutions will be closed. Most major stores and supermarkets will be open.
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Fireworks Illegal in Mountain Communities (Update)
Extra Officers on Duty for Fourth of July Weekend
By Michael P. Neufeld

Local law enforcement officials warn residents and visitors in the mountain communities that individuals who ignite fireworks to celebrate the Fourth of July will be prosecuted. Each 911 call of illegal fireworks is being investigated.
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Essay Contest Winners Named
Why I Love the San Bernardino Mountains
By Michael P. Neufeld

Entries in the "Why I Love the San Bernardino Mountains" Essay Contest will be on display along with the accompanying artwork at the San Moritz Lodge in Crestline from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. TODAY.
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Old Fashioned Community Picnic (Update)
Fun, Games, Food and Entertainment
By Michael P. Neufeld

An Old Fashioned Fourth of July Community Picnic is being staged TODAY at the Lake Gregory Ball Field complete with plenty of fun, food, games and entertainment. The event starts at 11 a.m. and ends at 5 p.m.
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Strong Armed Robbery Suspects Arrested
Wallet and Cell Phone Taken
By G.T. Houts

The San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department responded to a Crestline residence early yesterday morning after receiving a report of a strong-armed robbery that had just occurred. Two arrests were made.
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Browning Fire Prompts Evacuations (Update 3)
Two Acre Blaze Quickly Contained
By Michael P. Neufeld

The so-called Browning Fire in Highland at the bottom of Highway 330 forced about a dozen homes to be evacuated before it was contained.
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Candidate Filing for Local Races Begins Soon
First Date to Obtain Paperwork is July 14
By Michael P. Neufeld

The ballot for the November 4 Presidential General Election will be lengthy including federal, state and local races and at least 11 state propositions.
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MAST Mailing Fire Safety Packet
Includes Newsletter, DVD and Safety Guide
By Michael P. Neufeld

Over the next few days, residents in the San Bernardino Mountains will receive an information packet about fire safety from the Mountain Area Safety Taskforce (MAST). The packet will contain a newsletter, fire-safety video and fire-safety guide.
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Ridge Fire - A Photographic Journey
By News Team

The Ridge Fire was first reported at 1:34 p.m. on Thursday, July 3, 2008. As of 7 p.m., the fire reportedly had burned 250 acres and was 15% contained.
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Ridge Fire 15 Percent Contained (Update 8)
By News Team

The fire in the Yucaipa Ridge area of Yucaipa has now grown to over 250 acres and is reported to be 15 percent contained. Full containment is expected Friday at 8 p.m.
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Source of "Fireball" Remains a Mystery (Update 2)
By Michael P. Neufeld

The source of the fireball streaking across the skies about 10:40 a.m. yesterday is still a mystery.
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Petitions Circulated to Recall County Assessor (Update)
Assessor Bill Postmus
By Michael P. Neufeld

The San Bernardino County Registrar of Voters office has confirmed that a recall petition against County Assessor Bill Postmus has been received and petitions are being circulated.
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Pedestrian Suffers Broken Leg
Struck by Vehicle in Parking Lot
By Michael P. Neufeld

At about 5 p.m. Tuesday, the California Highway Patrol and San Bernardino County Sheriff's deputies responded to an auto verses pedestrian accident in the upper level of Lake Arrowhead Village in front of Stater Bros. market.
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Wireless Telephone Laws Now in Effect
By Michael P. Neufeld

The California Highway Patrol reminds mountain residents that two important wireless telephone laws are now in effect. There will be no grace period for using cell phones while driving!
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Transfer Station Fees Increased July 1
County News Release
By Michael P. Neufeld

Disposal fees at San Bernardino County landfills and transfer stations will increase up to 3.4% beginning July 1.
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Bid for Kids Auction Now Open
Boys and Girls Club of Mountain Communities
By Michael P. Neufeld

At 8 a.m. Tuesday (July 1) the Bids for Kids Online Auction began accepting bids on a variety of items ranging from exotic vacation getaways to sports memorabilia to raise funds for the local programs and services offered by the Boys and Girls Club of the Mountain Communities.
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Chimp Still AWOL in National Forest (Update 2)
Moe Escapes Devore Compound
By Michael P. Neufeld

Moe the chimpanzee, who has been missing from his cage at Jungle Exotics in Devore since Friday afternoon, was still AWOL late Monday.
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Highway 189 Road Work Causes Delays
Construction Zone in Five Points Area
By Michael P. Neufeld

A Caltrans contractor began construction yesterday on a $253,000 project on Highway 189 between Sierra Vista Drive and Grass Valley Road.
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Citations Issued Following Spot Fire (Update 2)
Couple Cited and Released
By Michael P. Neufeld

A spot fire near Snow Summit in Big Bear Lake yesterday was allegedly caused by an unpermitted campfire. Citations were issued to a couple following containment of the fire.
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What's Your Street Address?
By Dave Henderson

RIMOFTHEWORLD.net has joined local emergency responders to highlight the need for residents to ensure that your street address is properly displayed.
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Repaving Underway on Highway 18 (Update)
From Lakeview Point to Big Bear Dam
By Michael P. Neufeld

Motorists heading towards Big Bear Lake have noticed the construction zone signs in place on Highway 18. The Caltrans signs were set-up near Snow Valley and Big Bear Dam to alert drivers of a repaving project that nderway.
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Fireworks Banned In National Forest
Officials Enforcing Restrictions
By Michael P. Neufeld

Fireworks are prohibited in San Bernardino National Forest and officials will be enforcing that ban over the Fourth of July weekend.
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Zydecosis Outbreak Expected in Lake Arrowhead
Lisa Haley and the Zydecats
By Michael P. Neufeld

A serious outbreak of zydecosis is expected to strike in Lake Arrowhead on Thursday, July 10 when Lisa Haley and the Zydecats appear at the Tavern Bay Beach Club. It's all part of the Arrowhead Arts Music Festival's Thursday evening concerts.
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Firefighters Respond to Little Fire Near Devore (Update)
By Michael P. Neufeld

Firefighters have responded to a brush fire in the Cable Canyon area of Devore. The US Forest Service has paged all Front Country unbits to respond to their stations.
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Mayor Pro Tem Named to Leadership Program
California Civic Leadership Institute
By Michael P. Neufeld

Big Bear Lake Mayor Pro Tem Bill Jahn has been accepted in the California Civic Leadership Institute (CCLI), a program presented by the League Partners Program through the League of California Cities.
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Mountain Teens Participated in Job Fair
No Charge to Participate
By Michael P. Neufeld

On Saturday, June 28 the Children's Network and the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department hosted their First Annual Job Fair for Teens at Sheriff's Headquarters in San Bernardino.
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Another Suspect Charged With Murder (Update 5)
Sheriff's Public Affairs Press Release
By G.T. Houts

Two men have now been charged with the murder of Michael Aaron Lundin. On June 18, 2008, Lundin was found near Knickerbocker and Pennsylvania in Big Bear Lake, an apparent victim of an assault. He was was transported to Bear Valley Community Hospital where he was pronounced deceased.
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Open Window Leads to Arrest
Narcotics Division Conducts Warrant Search
By G.T. Houts

San Bernardino County Sheriff's deputies conducted a security check at a residence in Arrowbear late Friday night that led to the arrest of 40-year-old Dina Marie Brott.
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New Fire Restrictions Now In Place
San Bernardino National Forest
By Michael P. Neufeld

San Bernardino National Forest Supervisor Jeanne Wade Evans has announced she has implemented additional fire restrictions on the forest effective yesterday.
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Downed Power Pole Closed Highway 18 (Update 5)
Reopend at 8:40 p.m.
By News Staff Member

Bear Valley Electric replaced a downed power pole that blocked Highway 18 at Boulder Bay for nearly 12 hours. The main entrance route to Big Bear was reopened at 8:40 p.m.
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Frozen Novelty Pops Including Astro Pops and Missile Pops Recalled
US Food and Drug Administration News Release
By News Staff Member

Matterhorn Group Inc is recalling certain date coded products of their frozen novelty ice pops because they may contain pieces of hard plastic.
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Rim Family Services Hosted Mixer
Held at Arrowbear Thrift Store
By Michael P. Neufeld

Rim Family Services invited Running Springs Chamber of Commerce members to attend their Mixer June 26 starting at 5 p.m.
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Mixer at Arrowhead Self Storage
Lake Arrowhead Communities Chamber of Commerce
By Michael P. Neufeld

The Lake Arrowhead Communities Chamber of Commerce's June Mixer was celebrated in red, white and blue style at Arrowhead Self Storage in Rimforest starting at 5 p.m.
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Shared Vision Theme of Economic Summit
Communities Urged to Work Together
By Michael P. Neufeld

Shared Vision and united mountain communities are the cornerstones of beating the current economic downturn according to panelists at the Mountain Lakes Economic Summit.
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Mountain Lion Attacks Goat
Property Owners Scare Animal Away
By Michael P. Neufeld

A goat was reportedly attacked by a mountain lion at Stetson Creek Ranch located just north of Angelus Oaks, according to the Angelus Oaks Fire Safe Council Planning Team.
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Mountain Lakes Economic Summit (Update 11)
Keynote by Dr. John Husing
By Michael P. Neufeld

The Second Annual Mountain Lakes Economic Summit includes breakout sessions featuring community and business leaders. It starts at 7 a.m. witrh registration.
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New TENS To Offer Added Notification Options
County Selects SwiftReach Networks As Provider
By Michael P. Neufeld

County residents may soon be able to participate in a highly advanced emergency notification system thanks to action taken yesterday by the Board of Supervisors.
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Supervisors Adopt Balanced Budget
No Additional Burden to Taxpayers
By Michael P. Neufeld

San Bernardino County Supervisors have adopted a balanced, on time, $4.3 billion 2008-09 budget. The budget includes a new fire station for Angelus Oaks.
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Big Bear Lake Fire Defensible Space Workshop
Free Hazard Abatement Session June 26
By Michael P. Neufeld

Landscapers and businesses involved in creating defensible space are invited to participate in the second free Fire Hazard Abatement Workshop June 26 at 4 p.m. at the Big Bear Lake Fire Department headquarters.
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Missing Hiker Reunited with Friends (Update 3)
Massive Search and Rescue Effort
By Michael P. Neufeld

A 28-year-old Hollywood hiker missing since yesterday afternoon has been reunited with his fellow hikers after being reported missing overnight.
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Cajon Fire Consumes 100 Acres (Update 4)
Cause of Fire Under Investigation
By Michael P. Neufeld

Investigators are trying to determine what started a fast moving grass fire in the Devore Heights area that impacted Interstate 15 for several hours.
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Delamar Fire Scorches Quarter Acre (Update 4)
Aerial and Ground Assault
By Michael P. Neufeld

The Delamar Fire that reportedly started at Yellow Post Site 33 off Forest Service Road 3N12 was contained after scorching a quarter acre in the San Bernardino National Forest.
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Memorial Service Held Yesterday
Michael Aaron Lundin
By Michael P. Neufeld

A 5 p.m. memorial service was be held yesterday for 20-year-old Michael Aaron Lundin at Community Church by the Lake at 40946 Big Bear Boulevard at Alden Road.
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Cessna 172 Recovered From Baker Pond (Update 3)
Pickup Tows Airplane Back to Airport
By News Staff Member

The Cessna 172 that went went down into Baker Pond on Saturday was recovered today by the Big Bear Municipal Water District.
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Fresca Italia Burrata Cheese Recall Due To Contamination
US Food and Drug Administration News Release
By News Staff Member

Fresca Italia of Brisbane, CA is recalling Burrata, a type of cheese, because it has the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.
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Rotary Art and Wine Festival (Update 3)
New VIP Tasting Patio A Success
By Michael P. Neufeld

The Rotary Art and Wine Festival, the organization's major fund-raiser, concluded yesterday at the Tavern Bay Beach Club in Lake Arrowhead.
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Crestline MAC Meeting Cancelled
Next Meeting July 24
By Michael P. Neufeld

The June 26 meeting of the Crestline Municipal Advisory Committee (MAC) has been cancelled.
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Authorities Update Details of Keller Peak Road Incident
Victim and Driver Identified as Brothers
By G.T. Houts

Law enforcement authorities have released updated information about the incident on Keller Peak Road on Running Springs that claimed the life of 20-year-old David Lasky from Sugarloaf.
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Strong Arm Robbery in Deep Creek Area
Two Men Beaten by Numerous Assailants
By G.T. Houts

The San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department has released information about the strong arm robbery of two men in the Deep Creek area of Cedar Glen.
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Excessive Heat Warning Canceled (Update 2)
Cooler Conditions Expected
By News Staff Member

The National Weather Service has canceled the Excessive Heat Warning. Temperatures will be quite warm this evening, however do not meet the Excessive Heat criteria.
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Armed Robbers Take Undisclosed Amount of Cash
Lippy’s Country Store Robbed at Gunpoint
By G.T. Houts

Two armed robbers entered Lippy's Country Store on Big Bear Boulevard about 5:25 p.m. yesterday and escaped with an undisclosed amount of cash after brandishing a black handgun.
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Victim of Fatal Collision on Keller Peak Road Named (Update 3)
By News Team

Keller Peak Road off Highway 18 was closed most of Saturday for an investigation into an early morning fatal accident. Twenty-year-old David Lasky from Sugarloaf was killed in the incident.
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Cause of Structure Fire in Running Springs Under Investigation (Update 3)
By News Team

Firefighters quickly knocked down a structure fire in Running Springs Saturday morning in the 31400 block of Oceanview Drive. An outbuilding and a fence on Frontier Drive were also damaged.
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Power Restored to Neighborhood (Update 2)
Edison Crews Replace Pole and Transformer
By News Staff Member

Power has been restored to a Lake Arrowhead neighborhood after a hollow Oak tree fell into electrical wires snapping the top of a pole and damaging a transformer.
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Kenwood Fires Contained, Roads Reopened (Update 3)
By News Staff Member

Kenwood Avenue and Devore Road reopened at 5 p.m. this evening following closures due to the "Kenwood" Fires.
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LACSD Operations Manager Honored
Receives Distinguished 5S Award
By Michael P. Neufeld

The California Water Environment Association (CWEA) recently honored Ken Nelson, operations manager for the Lake Arrowhead Community Services District (LACSD), with the distinguished 5S award.
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Cool Tips to Avoid Heat-Related Illness
County of San Bernardino Department of Public Health
By News Staff Member

The hot weather season is here and the best defense is prevention. The elderly, the very young, and people with chronic diseases and mental illness are at highest risk. Other conditions related to risk include obesity, fever, dehydration, poor circulation, sunburn, and prescription drug and alcohol use.

Bibby Realty Hosts Chamber Mixer June 19
Crestline Chamber of Commerce
By Michael P. Neufeld

Michelle and Stewert Bibby from Bibby Realty play host to the Crestline Chamber of Commerce Mixer June 19 at 5 p.m.at 24186 Lake Drive.
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Redistricting and Gay Marriage On November Ballot (Update 2)
By Michael P. Neufeld

Redistricting and gay marriage are among eleven (11) ballot propositions that have already qualified to be on the November 4 presidential ballot in California. The latest to qualify Tuesday deals with redistricting.
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Hiker Located and Rescued Identified (Update 2)
Found on Pacific Crest Trail
By Michael P. Neufeld

The missing hiker on the Pacific Crest Trail has been identified by the Sheriff's Department. He was transported by helicopter Monday to Mountains Community Hospital.
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Sanitation District Special Election Approved (Update)
County Supervisors Set Advisory Vote
By Michael P. Neufeld

Supervisor Paul Biane presented a plan yesterday to hold a special election in November to consider local control of the Crestline Sanitation District. Supervisors approved the advisory vote and urged citizens to get involved.
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Grease Causes Wastewater Discharge
By Michael P. Neufeld

At approximately 8:10 p.m. last night (June 17), Lake Arrowhead Community Services District staff received a call that wastewater was discharging from a manhole cover in the 26000 block of Lake Forest Drive.
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Murder Suspect Still at Large (Update 6)
Authorities Seek Aniceto Moises Dionisio
By G.T. Houts

The San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department Homicide Detail is seeking Aniceto Moises Dionioso for questioning regarding Saturday night's altercation in Blue Jay that resulted in the death of his 33-year-old distant cousin.
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Sunday Jammers Present House Concert
By News Team

Two local musicians are scheduled to be the featured artists in the next performance of the Sunday Jammers' House Concert Series.
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Deck Fire Threatens Structure in Big Bear City (Update)
By News Team

A deck fire reported in the 500 block of Big Bear Boulevard has been contained.
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Gender-Neutral Marriage Licenses Issued (Update)
Hall of Records to Continue Marriage Ceremonies
By Michael P. Neufeld

San Bernardino County will issue all marriage licenses, including those directed by the California Supreme Court in its recent ruling, as of the opening of business Tuesday, and continue performing marriage ceremonies at the Hall of Records.
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Run for the Fallen Passes Through Running Springs
By Michael P. Neufeld

A dedicated team of runners is running across America from Fort Irwin (California) to Arlington National Cemetery, one mile for every soldier killed in Operation Iraqi Freedom. Yesterday, the runners passed through Running Springs on their way to Moreno Valley.
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Victim Identified in Fatal Crash On Highway 138 (Update)
CHP Investigating Accident
By Michael P. Neufeld

The California Highway Patrol is investigating an accident on Highway 138 just west of Interstate 15 in the Cajon Pass area that claimed the life of Frederick Abraham of Quartz Hill.
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Last Week for Classes in Rim School District
High School Graduation June 19
By Michael P. Neufeld

Students in the Rim of the World Unified School District enter their final week of classes in the 2008 school year TODAY. A flurry of activities and testing will make the time pass fast as students anticipate summer vacation.
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Smoke Report Proves False Alarm
By Michael P. Neufeld

Shortly after 11:30 a.m. Monday, reports of smoke showing in the Pinnacles Area of Lake Arrowhead near Highway 173 were reported by several sources including the Keller Peak Lookout.
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Chipper Days Planned for Arrowhead Villas
A Fire Safe Council Project
By Michael P. Neufeld

The Arrowhead Communities Fire Safe Council and the San Bernardino County Fire Department will stage a Chipper Day for the Arrowhead Villas area of Lake Arrowhead on Monday, June 30.
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Summer Group Art Show Ends Sunday (Update 2)
Mountain Arts Network Presentation
By Michael P. Neufeld

The Mountain Arts Network will conclude its Summer Group Show and Sale at the Burnt Mill Beach Club in Lake Arrowhead June 15. The work of over 30 artists will open at 10 a.m.
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Father's Day: The Greatest Gift
By Michael P. Neufeld

Over the years I've really gotten some wonderful Father's Day gifts from my wife, two children and five grandchildren. But on Father's Day 2008 I want to tell you about The Greatest Gift—my Dad.
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DUI Checkpoint Issues 16 Citations (Update)
One Driving Under the Influence Arrest
By Michael P. Neufeld

CHP officers made arrests and issued citations for vehicle code violations during Saturday's DUI Checkpoint held on Lake Drive in Crestline.
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Head On Traffic Collision Blocks Highway 18 (Update 2)
By News Staff Member

Personnel from the US Forest Service, Crest Forest Fire District, and the California Highway Patrol responded to the scene of a head-on traffic collision on Highway 18 just east of Lake Gregory Drive. The highway reopened at 5:35 p.m. Friday.
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RIMOFTHEWORLD.net Logs 10,000th Member
Another Milestone for Website
By Michael P. Neufeld

At 6:40 p.m. Friday evening, RIMOFTHEWORLD.net, part of the Vicinitas Network, quietly logged its 10,000th online member.
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Bring Back the Pony Express
By Dave Henderson

On July 26, 1775, members of the Second Continental Congress agreed that a postmaster general be appointed for the United Colonies. They named Benjamin Franklin our first Postmaster.
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SLOW DOWN Campaign Adds DUI Checkpoint (Update)
SLOW DOWN Campaign Expands
By Michael P. Neufeld

The SLOW DOWN campaign being conducted by the California Highway Patrol and other law enforcement agencies will conduct a DUI checkpoint Saturday in Crestline.
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Green Valley Lake Spot Fire Extinguished (Update)
Containment Line Surrounded Snow Fire
By Michael P. Neufeld

Firefighters in the Green Valley Lake quickly contained a small spot fire north of the community yesterday.
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First 5 Invests Over $8 Million
Mountains Community Hospital A Partnering Agency
By Michael P. Neufeld

First 5 San Bernardino's Commission has approved over 30 partner agency contracts, whose services meet the needs of expectant mothers and children zero to five years of age. Partner agencies—like Mountains Community Hospital—are distinguished by several different categories of service and continue to receive First 5 investments.

Paraskevidekatriaphobia Strikes Local Resident
By Michael P. Neufeld

A local unidentified resident claims he is suffering from Paraskevidekatriaphobia and to remedy the malady he walked around his house 13 times and hung his shoes out the window this morning.
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Albert McNeil Jubilee Singers In Concert
Special June 13 Concert
By Michael P. Neufeld

The Albert McNeil Jubilee Singers will be performing at 7 p.m. June 13 at the Lake Arrowhead Community Presbyterian Church sponsored by the Arrowhead Arts Association.
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Treatment of Rattlesnake Victim Continues (Update 3)
Toddler Recovering From Bite
By Michael P. Neufeld

The 3-year-old girl bitten by a rattlesnake Monday on the front porch of her home in Lake Arrowhead is recovering from his bite but will face three weeks of monitoring by doctors.
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A Celebration of the Life of P.J. Hanson
Service to be Held at Church of the Woods
By Michael P. Neufeld

A Celebration of the Life Service for P.J. Hanson will be held at 3:30 p.m. Thursday at the Church of the Woods in Lake Artrowhead.
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Fire Debris Removal Nears Completion
Running Springs Satellite Office Closes
By Michael P. Neufeld

San Bernardino County officials have announced that 489 of the 531 properties that were destroyed or damaged by the October 2007 fires have had fire debris cleared either by the county contractor, the homeowner or their contractor.
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New Lieutenant Assigned to Twin Peaks
A 22-Year Veteran of Department
By Michael P. Neufeld

While his transfer to the Twin Peaks Sheriff's Station isn't official until June 21, Lieutenant Dwight Brink has already visited his new office and is ready for duty.
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Lake Arrowhead Adopts Water Efficiency Ordinance
LACSD Adopts Ordinance 69
By Michael P. Neufeld

The Lake Arrowhead Community Services District Board of Directors have voted to enact Ordinance 69 and thereby establish Water Use Efficiency Management policy for the district.
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Volunteers Sought by Children's Forest
San Bernardino National Forest Association
By Michael P. Neufeld

"What are you going to do all summer?" is a question the San Bernardino National Forest Association (SBNFA) hopes to help mountain youth answer this year.
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Appeal of Medical Marijuana Ruling (Update)
Issuance of Identification Cards On Hold
By Michael P. Neufeld

The issuance of medical marijuana identification cards remains on hold until later this summer as San Bernardino County appeals a 2006 court decision ruling that the county must follow state law and issue the cards. Oral arguments in the case were presented yesterday in the 4th District Court of Appeal in San Diego.

Additional Staffing for Angelus Oaks Fire Station
Approved by County Board of Supervisors
By Michael P. Neufeld

San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors have approved supplemental funds to beef up staffing at the Angelus Oaks Fire Station.
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County Employees in Military Receive Full Pay
Ten Current Employees Qualify
By Michael P. Neufeld

The San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors have gone above and beyond the call of duty by providing full salaries and benefits to ten (10) county employees serving in the armed forces.
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Propane Tanks Explode During Structure Fire
Wolf Mountain Sanctuary Threatened
By Michael P. Neufeld

Several propane tanks exploded as several fire agencies battled a structure fire in Lucerne Valley late Tuesday. The fire that ignited brush around the residence threatened the nearby Wolf Mountain Sanctuary and destroyed the residence.
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Wind Advisory For Apple and Lucerne Valleys
Effective Through 6 A.M. Wednesday
By News Staff Member

The National Weather Service has issued a Wind Advisory in effect until 6 a.m. Wednesday for Apple Valley and Lucerne Valley.
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27 Votes Defeat Hospital Bond (Update)
By Michael P. Neufeld

Measure Q, the $11.5 million bond issue for Bear Valley Hospital, was defeated by 27 votes according to the latest numbers released by the San Bernardino County Registrar of Voters.
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Student Dies During Unsupervised Party (Update)
Passing Announced at Rim High
By Michael P. Neufeld

A solemn announcement was made at Rim High School yesterday relating to the death of a 16-year-old student in the 500 block of Highway 138 in Crestline this weekend.
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Green Home Tour June 9
Presented by Mountain Group of the Sierra Club
By Michael P. Neufeld

The Mountains Group of the Sierra Club invites the community to tour the first home in San Bernardino County to be accepted into the LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) for Homes program. The tour will be staged June 9 at 6 p.m. in Skyforest.
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Motorcyclist Dies Following 330 Accident (Update)
Crash Claims Life of San Clemente Resident
By Michael P. Neufeld

A rash of motorcycle accidents this weekend kept California Highway Patrol officers busy with a 10:30 a.m. Saturday accident on Highway 330 eventually claiming the life of a 52-year-old San Clemente biker.
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A Look Beyond the Garden Tour Gate
Fourth Annual CCDA Gardens Eclectic Tour
By Michael P. Neufeld

The 4th Annual Crestline Gardens Eclectic Tour offered roughly 100 participants a look beyond the garden gate of five diverse gardens from Cedarpines Park to San Moritz.
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Highway 189 Reopened After Injury Accident (Update)
CHP Investigating Incident
By News Team

Emergency personnel were dispatched to Highway 189 at Lake Gregory Drive for a traffic collision with injuries. Upon arrival, paramedics from Crest Forest Fire District found a vehicle 30 feet over the side and two minor injuries. The roadway reopened at 5:30 p.m.
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Gardens Eclectic Tour (Update 2)
Self-Guided Tour Starts at Crestline Chamber
By Michael P. Neufeld

Gardens from San Moritz to the Valley of Enchantment are featured on the 2008 edition of the Gardens Eclectic Garden Tour June 8 at 10 a.m.
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Trial for Esperanza Fire Suspect Delayed Again
Faces Five Counts of First-Degree Murder
By Michael P. Neufeld

The trial of 37-year-old Esperanza Fire suspect Raymond Lee Oyler has been postponed to Monday, November 3.
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Sex Offender Booked for Non-Compliance
Failed to Register As Required
By G.T. Houts

A 50-year-old Blue Jay man, Kevin James White, failed to register as a sex offender after his birthday last month and was arrested by Twin Peaks Sheriff's deputies for non-compliance.
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Emergency Alert System Sirens Sound
Scheduled the First Saturday of Each Month
By Michael P. Neufeld

A full volume test of the four Big Bear Valley Emergency Alert System (EAS) sirens was to be conducted at 12 noon Saturday.
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ForestScape Held Saturday (Update)
Arrowhead Lake Association Presentation
By Michael P. Neufeld

ForestScape, a presentation by the Arrowhead Lake Association, was held Saturday at Tavern Bay (opposite the entrance to the UCLA Conference Center).
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A Free Day in National Forest Saturday
Part of National Trails Day
By Michael P. Neufeld

National Trails Day was a "Free Day" in the southern California national forests Saturday. No Adventure Pass is required for use of High Impact Recreation Areas or day-use sites.
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Fraudulent Refund Notification
Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) Warns of Email Scam
By News Staff Member

Consumers need to be aware of e-mail schemes containing various versions of fraudulent refund notifications purportedly from the Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) and the government of the United Kingdom.
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Victim of Highway 18 Accident Near Rim High School Identified (Update 4)
By News Team

Search and Rescue personnel have retrieved the body of an accident victim that occurred on Highway 18 across from Rim High School. The name of the victim has not been released.
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Second Vehicle Off Roadway Crash Claims Lake Arrowhead Resident (Update 2)
By News Team

Just after 7 a.m. this morning, emergency personnel were dispatched to an area off Old Waterman Canyon Road east of Highway 18 for a vehicle approximately 100 feet over the side.
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Meals on Wheels Collects Community Foundation Grant
Soroptomist International Also Benefits from Grant
By Michael P. Neufeld

Community Foundation President Jim Erickson presented Mountain Meals on Wheels and Soroptomist International of Lake Arrowhead checks for two grants to support their local programs.
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High Wind Warning Today
National Weather Service Upgraded Wind Advisory To Warning
By News Staff Member

The National Weather Service has issued a High Wind Warning in effect until 3 a.m. Thursday for the San Bernardino County Mountains, Apple Valley, and Lucerne Valley.
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Sixteen Percent of Voters Cast Ballots (Update)
Semi-Official Results
By Michael P. Neufeld

San Bernardino County Registrar of Voters Keri Verjil reports just over 16 percent of the county's registered voters cast ballots in the June 3 Primary. Additional results will be released later today.
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Derry Unseats County Supervisor (Update)
By Michael P. Neufeld

The San Bernardino County Registrar of Voters has released semi-official results from the June 3 Primary showing Neil Derry the winner in the Thrd District Supervisor race.
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New Supervisor Has Roots in Inland Empire
Neil Derry Campaigned on Credit Card Reform
By Michael P. Neufeld

Third District voters have elected Southern California Edison Regional Manger Neil Derry as their next supervisor after the San Bernardino City Councilman successfully campaigned on county credit card reform.
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Do Not Vote. . .Unless!
By Michael P. Neufeld

VOTE TUESDAY like the future of our mountain communities depends on it because that just could be the case!
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Tax Relief Measure To Be Considered
Aimed at Senior and Disabled Homeowners
By Michael P. Neufeld

San Bernardino County supervisors considered a five-year tax relief package Tuesday for senior and disabled homeowners in the county under Proposition 90.
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DNA Matches Coyote That Attacked Toddler
By Michael P. Neufeld

The California Department of Fish & Game has confirmed that the male coyote that attacked a young Lake Arrowhead girl in the 28700 block of Laurel Drive on May 6 is the same coyote shot by a game warden two days later.
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Click It or Ticket Campaign Ends (Update)
Statewide Seat Belt Alert
By Michael P. Neufeld

Local law enforcement agencies have been focusing their attention on people who fail to buckle up when riding in a vehicle during a statewide enforcement campaign—Click IT or Ticket! The campaign ended yesterday.
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Wildfire Preparedness Day Assists Homeowners (Update 2)
An Opportunity to Meet With Various Agencies
By Michael P. Neufeld

San Bernardino mountain residents had an opportunity Saturday to participate in Wildfire Preparedness Day and learn how to be ready for the next wildfire.
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Commuters Utilizing Crestline Park-n-Ride Lot
Supervisor Biane Urges Carpooling
By Michael P. Neufeld

With gas prices rising almost daily, San Bernardino County Supervisor Paul Biane encourages mountain commuters to take advantage of the Park-n-Ride lot in Crestline in the 24000 block of Lake Drive.
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Operation Provider Food Drive Sparkles
Diamond Ring Awarded in Opportunity Drawing
By Michael P. Neufeld

A14-karat yellow gold diamond ring went to Shirley Gale of Blue Jay after her name was drawn following a month-long food drive for Operation Provider staged by Alpine Jewelers & Boutique in Blue Jay.
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County Awaits Test Results on Dead Swallows (Update 3)
Vector Control Retrieves Birds from Rim High
By Michael P. Neufeld

San Bernardino County's Public Health Department does not consider the 100 dead swallows found at Rim of the World High School a health threat and are awaiting results from a state lab on the cause of death.
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Swallow Deaths Raising Red Flags
San Diego County Reporting Large Die-Offs
By Michael P. Neufeld

The recent deaths of over 100 swallows at Rim of the World High School made national news and now authorities in San Diego are reporting similar die-offs.
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Liquor Store Robbery Suspect Arraigned (Update 4)
Not In Court Friday
By G.T. Houts

San Bernardino County Sheriff's deputies arrested a suspect in the armed robbery of Hilltop Liquor Market. Larry Darnell Rose was not in court Friday when he was arraigned although he was in custody.
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Construction of Recycled Water Pipeline Begins
Phase 1 to Cost $1.7 Million
By Michael P. Neufeld

The Lake Arrowhead Community Services District (LACSD) has begun construction of approximately 11,000 feet of 14-inch recycled water pipeline in the Deer Lodge Park area.
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Cessna 172 Pilot Escapes Serious Injury (Update 2)
Crash Knocks Out Power
By Michael P. Neufeld

A small plane piloted by 39-year-old Audra Ellen Cramer crashed into a Big Bear City residential area just after noon yesterday.
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Summer Season Underway in San Bernardino National Forest
Recreational Opportunities Abound
By Michael P. Neufeld

Most of the recreation sites on the San Bernardino National Forest are now open to summer visitors.
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Commute Impacted by Two Crashes (Update)
Highway 210/30 Lane Closures
By Michael P. Neufeld

Two traffic accidents on Highway 210/30 caused the issuance of a SigAlert that impacted the commute of mountain residents who work off the hill.
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Stabbing Suspect Transferred to State Prison
Cedar Glen Woman Already Under House Arrest
By G.T. Houts

Early Thursday morning, San Bernardino County transferred stabbing suspect Linda Ann Boggs Chapman, 46, from the Central Detention Center in San Bernardino to state prison.
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Search Leads to Arrest of Pickup Driver (Update 2)
Charged with Domestic Battery
By G.T. Houts

San Bernardino County Sheriff's deputies initiated a traffic stop and arrested the driver of a black Chevy pickup allegedly involved in a domestic battery case in Twin Peaks.
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Fifty Percent Increase in DUI Arrests (Update 2)
Don't Drink and Drive!
By Michael P. Neufeld

The Avoid the 25 DUI Taskforce's maximum enforcement period for the Memorial Day weekend ended at midnight Monday.
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