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Michael P. Neufeld

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The AVOID the 25 campaign agencies in San Bernardino County were out in force on Super Bowl Sunday. A total of 47 individuals were arrested for driving under the influence during the Super Bowl enforcement period.
47 DUI Arrests on Super Bowl Sunday
By: AVOID the 25

The 5-acre hillside next to the residence of Gene and Dale Bauer becomes a colorful materpiece each year as 20,000 new bulbs are planted in drifts. The private garden will close to the public after the 2009 season due to retirement.
A Hillside Piece of Art
By: Michael P. Neufeld

Crestline
A Tribute to Vick Meneley
By: National Park Service

Three additional bald eagle counts have been scheduled for the San Bernardino Mountains--January 12, February 9 and March 8, 2008.
Additional Eagle Counts Slated
By: Carol Caraway

Assemblyman Anthony Adams
Assemblyman Anthony Adams
By: Assemblyman Anthony Adams Staff

Rebecca Bloomfield from Assemblyman Anthony Adams
Assemblyman Salutes Crestline Business
By: Michael P. Neufeld

Twenty-five law enforcement agencies in San Bernardino County will be participating in the AVOID the 25 DUI campaign for Cinco de Mayo weekend.
AVOID the 25 Cinco de Mayo Weekend
By: AVOID the 25

Arrowbear Lake Fire Department is hosting Badge Day at Snow Valley Mountain Resort on Friday, February 22 from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. The annual fund-raiser offers reduced lift tickets for fire, police, doctors, nurses, and military personnel and their families. Just show your badge and save
Badge Day Coming to Snow Valley
By: Snow Valley Mountain Resort

County Supervisor Paul Biane has praised the City of Big Bear Lake and 13 other San Bernardino County cities for their green efforts to date.
Biane Praises Green Efforts in County
By: Michael P. Neufeld

Rebilding Hearts & Lives Exceutive Director David Stuart will receive a check Sunday at The Bowling Barn in Big Bear Lake. The check from the Mountain Aid Fund represents receipts from a very successful Bowl-A-Thon held in December.
Bowl-A-Thon Funds to Hearts and Lives
By: Michael P. Neufeld

Caltrans will reveal plans for replacement of the Big Bear Dam Bridge at a public meeting Tuesday at 6 p.m. at the Big Bear Lake Civic Center (Hofert Hall).
Bridge Project to Be Discussed
By: Michael P. Neufeld

A political bumper sticker helped San Bernardino County Sheriff
Bumper Sticker Bandit to be Sentenced
By: G.T. Houts

In the next few days, Caltrans will install the 1st Lt. Jared M. Landaker Marine Corps Memorial Highway signs on Highway 38. The signs were dedicated and blessed on Friday during ceremonies at the Big Bear Discovery Center.
Caltrans to Install Jared Landaker Memorial Signs
By: Michael P. Neufeld

Lake Arrowhead resident Dave Balch wrote a book—Cancer for Two—about his experiences as a caregiver for his wife, Chris.
Cancer For Two
By: The Patient/Partner Project

Internationally acclaimed virtuoso cellist Jeffrey Solow is scheduled to open the 8th Annual ConcertMaster Series on Sunday, March 30 at the Lake Arrowhead Country Club. The series is presented by the Arrowhead Arts Association.
Cellist Opens ConcertMaster Series
By: Arrowhead Arts Association

Chris McDonald (right) and Ethan Embry star in <b>Player 5150</b> which screens Saturday night at 7 p.m. at the Lake Arrowhead Film Festival. The film tells the story of a daytrader who gets caught up in the world of high-stakes gambling.
Chris McDonald to Star in Saturday Feature Film
By: LAFF

Click It Or Ticket!
Click It Or Ticket
By: OTS

Congressman Jerry Lewis (R-Redlands) secured earmarks for several mountain projects as part of the 516 billion dollar federal spending bill. Some 1.5 million dollars was secured to continue the San Bernardino County Fire Department
Congressman Lewis Funds Mountain Projects
By: Congressman Jerry Lewis Staff

Counterfeit $ 50 and $ 100 bills are being passed in Big Bear Valley according to the Big Bear Sheriff
Counterfeit Bills Passed in Big Bear Valley
By: US Secret Service

San Bernardino County supervisors have approved a $ 113,126.50 contract to construct Phase 3 of the Crestline Sanitation District
Crestline Sanitation District Project Approved
By: Crestline Sanitation District

The private garden of Gene and Dale Bauer of Running Springs, affectionately known as The Daffodil Garden, is open daily from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. for about a four-week period.
Daffodil Garden Open Daily
By: Michael P. Neufeld

The founder of The Patient/Partner Project, Dave Balch from Lake Arrowhead was featured in The Wall Street Journal on Friday, November 30, 2007.
Dave Balch
By: The Patient/Partner Project

A disaster shed donated by Save the Children to the Boys & Girls Club of the Mountain Communities gets a fresh coat of paint. Volunteers, including several from Rebuilding Together with Christmas In April, prepared the new shed for storing disaster supplies. They include John Brooks, Jim Huff and Darrell Parks (front row) and Phil Wolloch and Rich Wildhaber (back row).
Disaster Shed Donated by Save the Children
By: Michael P. Neufeld

Jaime Albornoz, 30, succumbed to injuries sustained in an Easter Sunday accident on Highway 18 just inside the San Bernardino City Limits.
Easter Sunday Accident Victim
By: Family and Friends

When deceased beauty queen, Anabelle (Blake Lively), is miraculously resurrected on the embalming table of a bitter young man named Elvis (Max Minghella), the two unexpectedly connect. <b>Elvis & Anabelle</b> screens Saturday, April 12, at 5 p.m. at the Lake Arrowhead Film Festival (LAFF). The film will be introduced by one of its stars (and 2008 LAFF Honoree), Joe Mantegna.
Elvis & Anabelle Screens Saturday
By: LAFF

Enthusiastic volunteers are needed by Rebuilding Together Mountain Communities when they stage Rebuilding Day 2008 on April 26. Call (909) 336-3910 to register.
Enthusiastic Rebuilding Together Volunteers Needed
By: Michael P. Neufeld

The Big Bear Sheriff
Explorer Recruits Wanted
By: Explorer Program

Rebuilding Together Mountain Communities stages Rebuilding Day 2008 tomorrow and a few more skilled and non-skilled volunteers are needed. Sue Parks (left) and Anne Wildhaber urge volunteers to call (909) 336-3910 to sign-up.
Extra Hands Required for Rebuilding Day
By: Michael P. Neufeld

Greetings from the Shore wins Best-of-the Best at the Lake Arrowhead Film Festival. The film stars Kim Shaw as Jenny Chambers.
Film Fest Honors Greetings from the Shore
By: Greetings from the Shore Productions

Six bald eagles were spotted during last Saturday\
First Count Spots Six Bald Eagles
By: Carol Caraway

Plenty of signs will guide bargain hunters to the Pet Squad Rummage Sale TOMORROW at Kuffel Canyon Road and Highway 18 starting at 8 a.m. Don
Follow Signs to Pet Squad Rummage Sale
By: The Pet Squad

US Forest Service employee Darren Coffey, 32, died January 26 after being buried in an avalanche near Wrightwood the previous day. He was one of three people killed in the series of avalanches including Michael McKay, 23, and Christopher Allport, 60.
Forest Service Employee Mourned
By: US Forest Service

Residents of Deer Lodge Park feel fuel reducation efforts in Lake Arrowhead off of Grass Valley Road saved homes during the recent Grass Valley Fire.
Fuel Reduction Efforts Credited With Saving Homes
By: Gregory Eddinger

Recently, at KIPP Adelante Preparatory Academy Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger signed SB 20 by Senator Tom Torlakson (D-Antioch) which appropriates 18 million dollars in Proposition 98 funding to the Charter School Facility Grant Program.
Governor Approves Education Bill
By: Governor Schwarzenegger Staff

The Greeting Card Association (GCA) reports Valentine’s Day 2008 will be the second most popular card-sending occasion (Christmas cards are first) with 190 million cards being exchanged.
Happy Valentine\
By: Greeting Card Association

The Harlem Ambassadors will face off against the Boys and Girls Club HEROES at Rim High on Sunday, April 27 starting at 7 p.m. Call (909) 338-9390 for discount advance tickets.
Harlem Ambassadors at Rim High April 27
By: Harlem Ambassadors

Robert Bruner (left) and his father, Robert Bruner, Sr., posed for this picture a short time back. The body of the Chino hiker was found late Sunday afternoon near Mount Baldy.
Hiker Robert Bruner and His Father
By: Bruner Family

Spirit Week at Rim of the World High School includes Holiday Hat Day on Friday, December 14, 2007.
Holiday Hats Due on Campus
By: Holiday Hat Company

Hootman Senior Center
Hootman Senior Center
By: Michael P. Neufeld

The Big Bear Lake City Council has extended the comment deadline to December 31 on the U.S. Mayors Climate Protection Plan.
Input Sought on Climate Protection Agreement
By: City of Seattle

California Insurance Commissioner Steve Poizner with Susan Kennedy, Governor
Insurance Commissioner Promises Help to Consumers
By: State of California

Keller Peak Fire Lookout closed for the season on Friday, November 30, 2007 at 12:47 p.m.
Keller Peak Lookout Tower
By: Fire Lookout Hosts

Volunteer Roy did a great job with a paint brush during Rebuilding Day with Christmas in April last year. To volunteer call (909) 336-3910.
Kind-Hearted Volunteers Needed
By: Michael P. Neufeld

The Lake Arrowhead Film Festival will be staged at the Lake Arrowhead Resort and Spa April 10-13. For additional information call (909) 337-7587.
Lake Arrowhead Film Festival April 10-13
By: Michael P. Neufeld

Beginning May 12, the Liberty Bell Forever Stamp will begin saving mountain and U.S. Postal Service customers money. On that date the price of a first class stamp goes up to 42 cents. The Forever stamp costs 41 cents and will always be valid.
Liberty Bell Stamp Saves A Penny May 12
By: U.S. Postal Service

Actress June Lockhart will be honred during the Lake Arrowhead Film Festival that runs April 10-13 at the Lake Arrowhead Resort & Spa. I
Lockhart to Receive Film Festival Honor
By: Susan Neufeld


MARTA
By:

For the second year in a row, MAST has mailed fire-safety calendars to 60,000 mountain residents as part of the organization
MAST Mails Fire-Safety Calendars
By: Mountain Area Safety Task Force

Mountains Community Hospital (MCH) has just received the Baby-Friendly Hospital designation. The award recognizes facilities providing optimal environment for the promotion, protection and support of breastfeeding.
MCH Receives Baby Friendly Designation
By: Michael P. Neufeld

An Open House will be held Wednesday, February 13 starting at 4 p.m. for the new Mountains Community Hospital Rural Health Clinic in Running Springs. The clinic is located at 31900 Hilltop Boulevard.
MCH Rural Clinic Open House
By:

A memorial BBQ to help retire hospital bills of Angelus Oaks Fire Captain Vance Tomaselli will be held Sunday, April 20 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Station 15.
Memorial BBQ for Captain Vance Tomaselli
By: Engineer Steve Turner

The Crestline Professional Building (CPB) will host a Crestline Chamber Mixer and Open House from 3-6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, February 26 at 340 Highway 138.
Mixer Set for Crestline Professional Building
By: Crestline Professional Building

Patrick Sean Mitchell, 34, one of the Mountain
Most Wanted Subject Awaits Prison Transfer
By: San Bernardino County Sheriff\

A resident walking near Lake Arrowhead Country Club had an encounter with a mountain lion on Wednesday, November 21, 2007 about dusk. The Twin Peaks Sheriff’s Department issued a press release warning residents to be on the lookout for mountain lions.
Mountain Lion
By: California Department of Fish and Game

A Rummage Sale will be held Saturday, May 17 at the corner of Highway 18 and Kuffel Canyon Road in Skyforest to raise funds to assist local families in paying for pet emergencies.
Mountain Pets Rummage Sale
By: The Pet Squad

Mother Nature plus artificial snowmaking at mountain resorts encourages skiers and snowboarders to visit mountain resorts. A new half million dollar marketing campaign funded by the San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors will market mountain destinations like Snow Valley in Running Springs and encourage tourists to visit up the hill!
Nature Plus Snowmaking Allow Resorts to Open
By: Snow Valley Mountain Resort

The cast of The Wizard of Oz production at Rim High School is off to see the wizard.
Off to See the Wizard
By: Rim High School

Artist Gene Bauer paints the hillside near her Running Springs residence with daffodils. The private Daffodil Garden is open to the public from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily until Sunday, April 6.
Painting the Hillside by Gene Bauer
By: Michael P. Neufeld

International piano virtuoso Alan Gampel headlines the second ConcertMaster Series concert at 4:30 p.m. on April 27 at the Lake Arrowhead Country Club. Call (909) 337-4296 for ticket information.
Piano Virtuoso Headlines ConcertMaster Series
By: Arrowhead Arts Association

Caltrans consultant Bryce Johnson will make a detailed presentation about the proposed replacement bridge for the Big Bear Dam at TONIGHT
Plans for New Big Bear Dam Bridge Unveiled
By: Michael P. Neufeld

Mountain voters will soon receive their June 3 statewide Primary Election Ballot
Primary Ballots On Way to Voters
By: Registrar

Volunteers gather for a group photo during last year
Rebuilding Day 2008 is April 26
By: Michael P. Neufeld

New snow during the recent storm improved snowpack at local mountain resorts--Bear Mountain, Snow Summit and Snow Valley.
Recent Storm Improves Snowpack
By: Big Bear Mountain Resorts

Recycle your Christmas Tree this year. Call 1-800-722-8004 or visit http://www.sbcounty.gov/wsd for drop-off information.
Recycle Your Christmas Tree
By: National Christmas Tree Association

Secretary for Resources Mike Chrisman sued the US Forest Service late Thursday contesting four Southern California forest management plans--including the San Bernardino National Forest.
Resources Secretary Sues Forest Service
By: State of California

On President
Sam Donaldson for Press Secretary
By: Unknown

San Bernardino County Superior Court
San Bernardino County Superior Court
By: San Bernardino County Superior Court

San Bernardino County Supervisor Paul Biane, who represents the Crestline area, joined with Third District Supervisor Dennis Hansberger in directing the County’s Economic Development Agency to create a promotional package supporting tourism in the mountain communities.
San Bernardino County Supervisor Paul Biane
By: Michael P. Neufeld

Properly placed sandbags can help protect your property from flooding. Sandbags are available at various locations throughout the county.
Sandbags Can Protect Your Property
By: US Army Corps of Engineers

San Bernardino County Sheriff
Search for Missing Hiker Will Continue
By: Michael P. Neufeld

State Senator Bob Dutton (left) got exactly what he wanted for Christmas from Governor Arnold Schwarzengger when a special legislative session was called to address the state
Senator Gets Christmas Gift from Governor
By: Michael P. Neufeld

Arrowbear Lake Fire Department is hosting Badge Day at Snow Valley Mountain Resort today (February 22) from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. The annual fund-raiser offers reduced lift tickets for fire, police, doctors, nurses, and military personnel and their families. Just show your badge and save.
Show Badge at Snow Valley and Save
By: Snow Valley Mountain Resort

Bear Mountain and Snow Summit Ski Resorts will close for the season at 4 p.m. TODAY!
Ski Resorts Close for Season
By: Big Bear Mountain Ski Resorts

Arrowbear Lake Fire Department is hosting Badge Day at Snow Valley Mountain Resort on Friday, February 22 from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. The annual fund-raiser offers reduced lift tickets for fire, police, doctors, nurses, and military personnel and their families. Just show your badge and save.
Snow Valley to Host Badge Day
By: Snow Valley Mountain Resort

Special Olympics is an international nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering individuals with intellectual disabilities to become physically fit, productive and respected members of society through sports training and competition. Special Olympics currently serves 2.5 million people with intellectual disabilities in more than 200 programs in over 180 countries. The Southern California 2008 Winter Games run Monday through Wednesday at Bear Mountain Ski Resort.
Special Olympics Winter Games at Bear Mountain
By: Special Olympics

Children and adults with intellectual disabilities who participate in Special Olympics develop improved physical fitness and motor skills, greater self-confidence and a more positive self-image. They grow mentally, socially and spiritually and, through their activities, exhibit boundless courage and enthusiasm, enjoy the rewards of friendship and ultimately discover not only new abilities and talents but "their voices" as well. Opening ceremonies of the 2008 Winter Olympics will be held at Bear Mountain Ski Resort on Monday March 3.
Special Olympics Winter Games March 3-5
By: Special Olympics

Writer-director and lead actress Helen Hunt found love in the arms of Colin Firth amid the emotional turmoil that comes when she met her birth mother (Bette Midler) for the first time. <b>Then She Found Me</b> played to a Standing Room Only opening night crowd at the Lake Arrowhead Film Festival.
SRO at Film Fest for Then She Found Me
By: LAFF

San Bernardino County is hoping to determine if White-eared Pocket Mice still exist in the San Bernardino Mountains. County supervisors have approved a grant application to collect information on the mice who spend the vast majority of their life underground.
Study Ordered of White-eared Pocket Mice
By: U.S. Fish and Wildlife

California Highway Patrol officers responded to a car over the side incident in the Blue Jay Cutoff between Agua Fria and Five Points. No one was injured in the accident that also involved a telephone pole. The Blue Jay Cutoff was closed for over an hour during the investigation.
SUV Blocks Blue Jay Cutoff
By: Michael P. Neufeld

Members of the San Bernardino County Fire Department
Swiftwater Rescue Teams on Alert
By: San Bernardino County Fire

Signs thanking firefighters and emergency personnel still dot the mountain. This one in the Deer Lodge Park area of Lake Arrowhead includes a US Forest Service cap, a helmet thanking the Crest Forest Fire Department and a list of other agencies involved in combating the Grass Valley Fire.
Thank You Sign, Deer Lodge Park area of Lake Arrowhead
By: Michael P. Neufeld

The Marching Scots from Rim of the World High School are expected to participate in the 28th annual Blue Jay Christmas Parade on Saturday, December 1, 2007 at 2 p.m. on Highway 189. Winter Wonderland in Blue Jay is the theme of this year’s parade.
The Marching Scots from Rim of the World High School
By:

The 2007 edition of The Nutcracker opens at 8 p.m. on Friday, November 30 with three additional showing scheduled for the Rim of the World High School Performing Arts Theater. Call 909-336-9206 for ticket information.
The Nutcracker
By: Tom Zepko, Lake Arrowhead Classical Ballet Company


The Patient/Partner Project Logo
By: The Patient/Partner Project

The Marine Toys for Tots collection box at Vineyard Bank (33840 Lake Drive) in Crestline is empty with coordinators coming to collect the unwrapped gifts in a few days. Coordinators are asking for the community
Toys for Tots Needs Support
By: Marine Toys for Tot Campaign

High winds toppled a 125-foot tall Pine Tree Thursday evening bringing an unwanted guest to the Sleepy Hollow Cabins in Crestline. The tree damaged the hot tub and fell into the adjacent San Bernardino County Park
Unwanted Guest at Sleepy Hollow Cabins
By: Genean Lanham

Captain Vance Tomaselli dedicated 28 years of his life to fire service as a paid-call firefighter. A memorial service will be held Wednesday, March 5 in Highland.
Vance Tomaselli : The Early Years
By: San Bernardino County Fire

The Pasadena Youth String Orchestra and Wind Ensemble will perform a free concert at the Rim High School Performing Arts Center on Sunday, February 10. The 3 p.m. concert is presented by the Arrowhead Arts Association and is open to the public.
Youth Orchestra Sets Local Performance
By: Pasadena Youth Orchestra

Tuesday, December 7, 2004

06:30 PM
Vineyard Bank
Silent Auction Boosts Mountain Kids Coffers
By: Michael P. Neufeld

Friday, October 13, 2006

12:59 AM
President Harry Truman (1945-1953) once described the White House as, the finest prison in the world. Yet a host of candidates in the February 5 election are hoping to occupy the residence at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue.
The Finest Prison in the World
By: Michael P. Neufeld
11:40 AM
Ruben Barrales (left), who was Special Assistant to the President in 2006 when my wife, Susan, and I visited the White House, is my choice for Chief of Staff.
Barrales for Chief of Staff
By: White House

Sunday, January 7, 2007

11:00 AM
Caltrans and San Bernardino County snow plows and graders clear the snow from mountain roads following the most recent snowstorm.
Snow Plows Clear the Roads
By: Michael P. Neufeld

Wednesday, January 24, 2007

03:00 PM
The second pass of the grader/plow since this new storm rolled in.
Grader Plow
By: Jeanne in Crestline

Monday, January 29, 2007

11:50 PM
The sign at the Sleepy Hollow Cabins on Lake Drive in Crestline invites guests to enjoy the hot tub between 3 p.m. and 9 p.m. So at 6:40 p.m. Thursday evening, a 125-foot tall Pine Tree was observing hot tub hours when it crashed into the building housing the tub.
Tree Observes Hot Tub Hours
By: Michael P. Neufeld

Tuesday, April 10, 2007


While family and residents of Angelus Oaks gathered in Highland to pay tribute to Fire Captain Vance Tomaselli, burglars ransacked his home of 28 years. Tomaselli passed away February 21 after suffering a stroke while responding to a fire on February 18.
Burglars Ransack Home of Captain Vance
By: San Bernardino County Fire

Captain Vance Tomaselli, who had a stroke while responding to a fire and passed away despite treatment at Loma Linda University Medical Center, prepared a training exercise last year for his crew at San Bernardino County Fire Station 15 in Angelus Oaks.
Captain Vance Prepares Training Exercise
By: San Bernardino County Fire

Saturday, April 28, 2007


Rebuilding Togther President Wayne Palmer joins the Rim O
Auction Items Needed for Benefit Event
By: Michael P. Neufeld

House captains are needed by Rebuilding Together to direct operations at six houses on April 26 (Rebuilding Day 2008). Last year, Kevin Alley served as house captain for this Running Springs residence sponsored by Dr. Kyi Kyi Win. Phil and Teri Wolloch served as volunteer coordinators.
Rebuilding Together Needs House Captains
By: Michael P. Neufeld

Wednesday, November 7, 2007


State Senator Bob Dutton
Senator Bob Dutton
By: Michael P. Neufeld
10:00 AM
Home for the Holidays, a benefit concert for Operation Provider and Rebuilding Mountain Hearts & Lives, will be held Saturday, December 22 at the Lake Arrowhead Resort and Spa. Two performances are scheduled. Call 909-744-3044 for additional details.
Home for the Holidays Concert
By: Michael P. Neufeld
11:00 AM
State Senator Bob Dutton (left) joined Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger earlier this month in Lake Arrowhead Village declaring the mountain communities open for business. Yesterday, Dutton called on Schwarzenegger to declare a state fiscal emergency.
State Senator Bob Dutton
By: Michael P. Neufeld
11:22 AM
Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger will look to Senator Bob Dutton (R-Rancho Cucamonga) and other members of the Senate Budget Committee to help solve the current budget crisis. The governor toured Lake Arrowhead Village with Dutton in November 2007 to promote tourism following the fires.
Dutton to Play Key Role in Budget Crisis
By: Michael P. Neufeld

Saturday, November 17, 2007

11:05 AM
Digging holes and placing daffodil or tulip bulbs near Bibby Realty on Lake Drive brought out the gardening talents of Cody Rowlette, 6, a Valley of Enchantment Elementary School student.
VOE Elementary School Student Plants Daffodils
By: Michael P. Neufeld
11:10 AM
Steven Davis and his daughters, Samantha (left) and Makayla, volunteered to help plant bulbs as part of CCDA’s MOUNTAIN BEAUTIFUL project. Their site was along Lake Drive heading toward Old Town.
Family Plants Bulbs on Lake Drive
By: Michael P. Neufeld
11:15 AM
CCDA’ s John Stillion (right) hands a bag of 25 daffodil and tulip bulbs to Crestline resident Neil Nottingham who was already working on his second bag. Additional bags are available at Bibby Realty.
Daffodil Planting
By: Michael P. Neufeld
12:40 PM

Crestline Village Skate Park
By: Michael P. Neufeld
12:40 PM
Surveillance cameras have been installed at the Crestline Village Skate Park in an effort to improve security and safety. Supervisor Paul Biane explained the cameras would record activity around the clock at the skate park and accompanying playground.
Crestline Village Skate Park Surveillance Camera
By: Michael P. Neufeld

Tuesday, November 20, 2007


CHP Spokesperson Gary Fernandez.
CHP spokesperson Gary Fernandez
By: Michael P. Neufeld

San Bernardino County Supervisor Dennis Hansberger
Hansberger to Host Community Meeting
By: Michael P. Neufeld

Supervisor Dennis Hansberger suggests the road maintenance fee waiver for Slide and Grass Valley Fire victims will assist their rebuilding efforts. The waiver is good through June 30, 2008.
Supervisors Approve Road Fee Waiver
By: Michael P. Neufeld
11:00 AM
President George W. Bush offers an official pardon to May, the 2007 Thanksgiving Turkey, during festivities Tuesday, Nov. 20, 2007, in the Rose Garden of the White House. In pardoning May, and the alternate, Flower, the President said, "May they live the rest of their lives in blissful gobbling. And may all Americans enjoy a holiday full of love and peace. God bless you all."
President Bush and May, the 2007 Thanksgiving Turkey
By: White House, Chris Greenberg
02:00 PM
Officer Gary Fernandez prepares for patrol duty as the California Highway Patrol gears up for its Thanksgiving Maximum Enforcement Period (MEP) putting extra units on mountain highways. “We want everyone to have a safe and wonderful Thanksgiving,” Fernandez said.
California Highway Patrol Officer Gary Fernandez
By: Michael P. Neufeld
02:40 PM
Supervisor Dennis Hansberger stands in front of debris on Fredalba Road in Running Springs on Tuesday, November 20, 2007 to announce approval of the county’s Debris Management Program.
Supervisor Dennis Hansberger
By: Michael P. Neufeld
03:00 PM
San Bernardino County Fire’s Doug Snyder points to signage indicating all household hazardous materials have been removed from one of the 533 impacted properties. County Fire directed the removal process even before supervisors approved the Debris Management Program.
Doug Snyder of San Bernardino County Fire
By: Michael P. Neufeld
03:25 PM
San Bernardino County opened its Debris Removal Center on November 19, 2007, at 2677 Whispering Pines Drive in Running Springs. Call 909-867-8759 for information about the Debris Management Program.
Debris Removal Center In Running Springs
By: Michael P. Neufeld

Wednesday, November 21, 2007

10:20 AM
Airtankers and helitankers provide the first response to wildfires from the US Forest Service’s Airtanker Base at the former Norton Air Force Base in San Bernardino.
US Forest Service Airtanker Base
By: Michael P. Neufeld
10:30 AM
Leslie Crenshaw stands in front of one of the airtankers currently assigned to the US Forest Service’s Airtanker Base at San Bernardino International Airport. Crenshaw is acting base manager at the complex that moved from Ryan Air Attack Base in Riverside County in 1998.
Acting base Manager Leslie Crenshaw
By: Michael P. Neufeld
10:50 AM
Engines arrived at the Orange Show Mobilization Center on Wednesday to respond to any fire incidents during the holiday period. No strike teams assigned to the San Bernardino Mountains have been reassigned to assist with the Malibu Fire raging in Los Angeles County on Saturday, November 24, 2007.
Engines At Orange Show Mobilization Center
By: Mikey
10:50 AM
More engines arrive to stage at the Orange Show Mobilization Center. Public Information Officer Jim Wilkins said the reason strike teams come from other jurisdictions is because local resources are already allocated to specific areas, including the San Bernardino Mountains.
More Engines Arrive
By: Mikey
10:55 AM
Row upon row of fire engines are ready to roll from the Orange Show Mobilization Center. Engines fill an entire parking lot as part of a massive pre-positioning of resources.
Orange Show Mobilization Center
By: Mikey
11:00 AM
This Office of Emergency Services engine stands ready at the Orange Show Mobilization Center. The door states, " Mutual Aid Provided by Glendale Fire Department. "
OES Engine
By: Mikey
11:05 AM
Engines from California, Oregon, Nevada, Arizona, and Montana are prepositioned at the Orange Show Mobilization Center.
Placer County Fire Department
By: Mikey
11:50 AM
An unidentified firefighter from US Forest Service Engine 402 sends e-mail greetings back home to family in Wallowa-Whitman National Forest headquartered in Baker City, OR. The Internet Café was sponsored by the San Bernardino County Fire Department.
US Forest Service Engine 402 Firefighter
By: Michael P. Neufeld
11:55 AM
California Office of Emergency Services (OES) engines from the Sonoma Valley Fire and Rescue District are ready to roll to a fire incident from the Orange Show Mobilization Center. Row upon row of fire engines fill one whole parking lot at the events complex in San Bernardino as part of a massive pre-position of resources.
California Office of Emergency Services Engines
By: Michael P. Neufeld
12:05 PM
CalFire units from around the state stood ready at the Orange Show Mobilization Center in San Bernardino on Wednesday, November 21, 2007 to respond to any fire incidents in San Bernardino County during the Thanksgiving holiday period.
CALFIRE Stages at Orange Show
By: Michael P. Neufeld
12:10 PM
Redding Fire Captain Rik Valles arrived in San Bernardino at 2 p.m. Tuesday. He took advantage of the Internet Café to send birthday greetings to his son and a Thanksgiving wish to his family.
Redding Fire Captain Rik Valles
By: Michael P. Neufeld
12:20 PM
Rows of CalFire bulldozers stand ready to cut fire lines and assist ground crews should a fire break out this weekend in the Inland Empire during Santa Ana wind conditions.
CALFIRE Bulldozers
By: Michael P. Neufeld
03:28 PM
The 70-year-old driver of this 2000 Ford Ranger sustained injuries in the head-on accident with a Southern California Edison pick-up on Highway 18 shortly after 3:00 p.m. Wednesday, November 21, 2007.
2000 Ford Ranger Head-On Collision
By: Michael P. Neufeld
03:35 PM
The unidentified Southern California Edison employee driving this truck escaped injury Wednesday afternoon when his vehicle was involved in a head-on collision on Highway 18 just east of Lake Gregory Drive. The roadway was closed while the two vehicles involved in the crash were removed.
SCE Truck Involved In Head-On Collision
By: Michael P. Neufeld

Saturday, November 24, 2007

05:50 PM
Santa Claus was surrounded by gifts for victims of the recent fires as he made a special appearance to visit with youngsters at the Crestline Christmas Tree lighting ceremony on the shares of Lake Gregory.
Santa - 2007 Crestline Christmas Tree lighting
By: Michael P. Neufeld
06:10 PM
Pastor Bill Mellinger from Crestline Baptist Church read the story of Christmas from the Bible and urged those attending the Crestline tree lighting ceremony to keep “Christ” in Christmas.
Pastor Bill Mellinger
By: Michael P. Neufeld
06:25 PM
Crestline’s Yule Tree sparkles after an official tree lighting ceremony was held at Lake Gregory Regional Park Saturday evening attended by over 150 residents.
2007 Crestline Christmas Tree lighting
By: Michael P. Neufeld

Tuesday, November 27, 2007

10:15 AM
MARTA’ s newest board member Terisa Bonito from Running Springs urges residents to climb aboard a MARTA bus and enjoy the transit agency’ s services. Bonito is manager of First Mountain Bank in Running Springs.
MARTA Board Member Terisa Bonito
By: Michael P. Neufeld
01:45 PM
Bomb/Arson Investigator Lance Stuart shows the practice grenade found at Pali Mountain Camp to San Bernardino National Forest Police Officer Brad Burns and deputies from the Twin Peaks Sheriff
Bomb/Arson Investigator Lance Stuart
By: Michael P. Neufeld
02:40 PM
Detective Lance Stuart from the San Bernardino County Sheriff
Practice Grenade At Pali Mountain Camp
By: Michael P. Neufeld

Saturday, December 1, 2007

01:50 PM
Four-year-old Lillian Smith from Lake Arrowhead took a few second to get a fire hat from Sparky the Fire Dog while standing in front of San Bernardino County Fire’s Engine 94.
Lillian Smith and Sparky the Fire Dog
By: Michael P. Neufeld
01:50 PM
Rim football players like David Pretzinger, 17, for Lake Arrowhead; Rob Keay, 16, from Running Springs; and Marcus Pesquera, 16, from Twin Peaks, will be selling Christmas trees at Rim of the World High School beginning Monday, December 3, 2007. Money from the sales supports the football program.
Rim Football Christmas Trees
By: Michael P. Neufeld
02:00 PM
The MPH Marching Band played “Winter Wonderland” as it made its way down Highway 189 during the 28th Annual Blue Jay Christmas Parade.
MPH Marching Band
By: Michael P. Neufeld
02:05 PM
Grand Marshal Bob Spoeneman, 2007 Citizen of the Year, heads down the parade route waving to the small but enthusiastic audience at the Blue Jay Christmas Parade.
Grand Marshal Bob Spoeneman, 2007 Citizen of the Year
By: Michael P. Neufeld
02:15 PM
Mountain Fife & Drums was one of the most popular entries in this year’s Blue Jay Christmas Parade playing patriotic melodies as they marched through Blue Jay Village.
Mountain Fife & Drums
By: Michael P. Neufeld
02:17 PM
The Arrowhead Arts Association’s Rim of the World Youth Orchestra provided holiday music during the Blue Jay Christmas Parade bringing applause from the enthusiastic crowd lining Highway 189.
Rim of the World Youth Orchestra
By: Michael P. Neufeld
02:20 PM
Santa and Mrs. Claus rode on an antique fire engine during their brief visit to Blue Jay for the 28th edition of the Christmas Parade
Santa and Mrs. Claus
By: Michael P. Neufeld

Sunday, December 2, 2007


San Bernardino County and US Forest Service crews dined with Deer Lodge Park residents this past weekend. Seventy-five residents gathered to express their appreciation to the crews for their hard work protecting homes by establishing fuel breaks in the area.
Deer Lodge Park Fuels Break
By: Dan Elliot

Deer Lodge Park residents had an opportunity last Sunday to thank fuels crewmembers for establishing 150-foot wide fuel breaks that are credited with saving their homes during the recent Slide Fire.
Deer Lodge Park Fuels Break
By: Dan Elliot

The San Bernardino County Fire Department’s Fuel Crew headed by Foreman Scott Turknet enjoyed a luncheon hosted by Deer Lodge Park residents on Sunday, December 1, 2007. The crew was thanked by residents for establishing a fuel reduction break that helped save their homes during the Slide Fire.
San Bernardino County Fire Department’s Fuel Crew
By: Dan Elliot
02:45 PM
A large sign welcomed fire victims to a “golden” holiday dinner staged at Pali Mountain Conference Center in Running Springs by two Senior Scouts from Troop 693. Following a ham and turkey dinner, toys and holiday decorations were distributed by the Girl Scouts to the families in attendance.
Holiday Dinner At Pali Mountain
By: Event Volunteer
03:00 PM
Girl Scout Troop 693 held a special holiday dinner for victims of the recent Slide and Grass Valley Fires on Sunday, December 2, 2007. Organizers were Rene Byington (fourth from left) and Alex Sabat (second from right) as part of a Girls Scout Gold Award project.
Girl Scout Troop 693
By: Event Volunteer

Monday, December 3, 2007


Members of the San Bernardino County Board of Education held a reorganization meeting recently and selected Dr. Al Waner as president. Pictured (left to right) are” County Superintendent Herbert Fischer, President Al Waner and Board Vice President David Stine. The back row includes Mark Sumpter, Gil Navarro, and Tom Rabone.
Big Bear Man Goes to Head of Board
By: Dan Evans
06:05 PM
Lake Arrowhead Station 92 engineer Willie Lanham cooks hot dogs for the firefighters bonfire sponsored by the San Bernardino County Firefighters Association.
Lake Arrowhead Station 92 engineer Willie Lanham
By: Michael P. Neufeld
06:10 PM
San Bernardino County Fire Captain Doug Miles from Station 91 greets Santa as he arrives at Monday’s 53rd Annual Christmas Bonfire at Lake Arrowhead Village. Santa was brought to the annual event on Engine 91 with red lights flashing and sirens sounding.
San Bernardino County Fire Captain Doug Miles
By: Michael P. Neufeld
06:15 PM
Twin Peaks resident Caleb Becerra, 8, is dreaming about the present he asked from Santa during the firefighters bonfire on Monday. Hundreds of children had an opportunity to visit with Santa during the annual event.
Twin Peaks resident Caleb Becerra With Santa
By: Michael P. Neufeld
06:30 PM
Several hundred residents gathered at Lake Arrowhead Village Monday evening to usher in the holiday season at the 53rd Annual Christmas Bonfire.
53rd Annual Christmas Bonfire
By: Michael P. Neufeld

Wednesday, December 5, 2007

10:30 AM
Touch of Home
Touch of Home Has A Special Need
By: Michael P. Neufeld
10:35 AM
Touch of Home volunteer Val Van Hemelryck from Crestline loads packages heading to overseas military on a cart in front of the Crestline Post Office.
Military to Receive Touch of Home Packages
By: Michael P. Neufeld

Thursday, December 6, 2007

11:20 AM
Signs warning local residents about possible mud and debris flow below the burn areas have been posted by San Bernardino County’s Department of Public Works.
County Signs Warn of Possible Flooding
By: Michael P. Neufeld
11:30 AM
Work crews have placed sandbags and hay rolls around several hillsides below burn areas to help channel storm runoff away from homes, roads and businesses and reduce erosion.
Hay Rolls In Place to Prevent Erosion
By: Michael P. Neufeld

Friday, December 7, 2007

06:35 PM
Spaghetti sauce prepared from a "secret" recipe is dished up by Crest Forest Fire Assistant Chief Steve Bennett and Engineer Luke Bagnell.
Firefighters Serve Mountain Kids Christmas Party
By: Michael P. Neufeld
07:55 PM
A $ 7,000 check from the Ted Roy Charitable Foundation and the Lake Arrowhead Country Club will help buy toys for Mountain Kids Christmas. Rob Roy (left) presents the check to Heather Sanchez and Rick Beck during the organization
Check Presentation Helps Provide Toys
By: Michael P. Neufeld
09:20 PM
Heather Sanchez (left) from Mountain Kids Christmas receives a check for $ 3,000 presented by Audella Cook from the Boys & Girls Club of the Mountain Communities on behalf of Save the Children.
Mountain Kids Christmas Gets Unexpected Boost
By: Michael P. Neufeld

Monday, December 10, 2007

09:50 AM
After a slow start, the Toys For Tot collection box at Vineyard Bank in Crestline is beginning to fill-up. Customer Service Officer Natalie Lopez adds a few more unwrapped toys to the box.
Gifts Flow to Toys for Tots
By: Michael P. Neufeld

Tuesday, December 11, 2007


Assemblyman Paul Cook
Assemblyman Paul Cook
By: Michael P. Neufeld
08:15 AM
Smokey Bear now displays the "low" fire danger sign in Running Springs for the San Bernardino National Forest.
SBNF Fire Danger Now Low
By: Michael P. Neufeld
10:30 AM
Green Valley Lake resident Margaret Johnson visits with Assemblyman Paul Cook following a Running Springs Chamber of Commerce meeting. Cook promised to help Johnson and her neighbors recover from the recent Slide Fire. Johnson did not lose her home during the wildfire.
Resident Seeks Help from Assemblyman
By: Michael P. Neufeld
10:45 AM
Assemblyman Paul Cook (R-Yucaipa) spoke to Running Springs Chamber of Commerce members on Tuesday, December 11 at St. Anne Catholic Church. Cook and staff member Timothy Itnyre (left) also listened as about 30 business owners offered suggestions on how he could help boost the Running Springs economy following the Slide Fire.
Assemblyman Paul Cook Visits Running Springs
By: Michael P. Neufeld

Wednesday, December 12, 2007


Assemblyman Paul Cook (center) has established mobile offices in Big Bear and Running Springs on the fourth Tuesday of each month. Staff members, including Timothy Intyre (left) and George Price (right), are expected to answer constituent questions.
Assemblyman Establishes Mobile Offices
By: Michael P. Neufeld

Assemblyman Paul Cook recently visited Running Springs to hear from local businesses about ways his office can help fire victims. Chamber President Cheryl Nagy was among those briefing Cook. She also told him about her new position with Rebuilding Mountain Hearts & Lives.
Chamber President Briefs Assemblyman Cook
By: Michael P. Neufeld
11:00 AM
A 2000 Honda motorcycle stolen from Hermosa Beach in July was located in heavy brush off Highway 330 by a hiker who reported the find to the California Highway Patrol.
Stolen Motorcycle Located Off Highway 330
By: G.T. Houts
11:30 AM
H-80, the California Highway Patrol helicopter, spotted a stolen motorcycle on Highway 330 between the upper and middle passing lanes. The chopper directed ground units to the scene.
CHP Helicopter Locates Stolen Motorcycle
By: G.T. Houts
11:30 AM
CHP officer J. Holzberger collects evidence from a stolen Honda motorcycle located off Highway 330 by a hiker and spotted by a CHP helicopter.
CHP Officer Collects Evidence
By: G.T. Houts
12:00 PM
Don Rice (pictured) and Brad Porter from Don
Don
By: G.T. Houts
03:40 PM
If you
A Sweet Gift Helps Crestline Humane Society
By: Michael P. Neufeld

Saturday, December 15, 2007

08:30 AM
A record number of volunteers participated in the food and toy distribution program Saturday, December 15 held by Mountain Kids Christmas. One of the newest volunteers was 10-year-old Nicholas Maltas from Lake Arrowhead.
Volunteers Support Mountain Kids Christmas
By: Michael P. Neufeld
09:00 AM
Crestline resident Nancy Manning collected stuffed animals for some fortunate youngster this holdiday season. Thousands of toys were distributed along with food baskets by Mountain Kids Christmas.
Toys! Toys! And More Toys!
By: Michael P. Neufeld
10:05 AM
Lou Novins, long-time Mountain Kids Christmas volunteer, prepares to take two hams to the assembly line for distribution to needy families this holiday season. Boxes and bags of food and toiletries were given to over 600 families this year.
Hams for Mountain Kids Christmas Families
By: Michael P. Neufeld
09:45 PM
During the Saturday, December 15 food and toy distribution effort, Heather Sanchez from Mountain Kids Christmas made a special "thank you" presentation to volunteer Rick Beck.
Mountain Kids Thanks Rick Beck
By: Michael P. Neufeld

Wednesday, December 19, 2007

03:20 PM
Santa Claus was a special guest at the Boys and Girls Club headquarters in Crestline Wednesday (December 19) handing out goodie bags with the assistance of Cookie Spurgeon. After the visit a holiday dinner was served to over 125 children.
Boys and Girls Club Has Special Guest
By: Michael P. Neufeld
03:25 PM
Long-time volunteer Rene Bettmeng received a "guardian angel" necklace from Boys & Girls Club representative Audella Cook. Also singled out for recognition was Bob Wernet for seven years of volunteer service to the club.
Boys and Girls Club Honors Guardian Angel
By: Michael P. Neufeld
04:35 PM
Santa is joined by Twin Peaks Sheriff
Deputies Join Santa on Special Delivery
By: Michael P. Neufeld
04:40 PM
Santa, joined by San Bernardino County Sheriff
Santa Visits with Crestline Children
By: Michael P. Neufeld

Thursday, December 20, 2007

09:04 AM
Shorty after 9:00 am Thursday, Caltrans crews reopened Highway 18 at the old Cliffhanger Restaurant in Arrowhead Highlands. The highway was shut down due to a multiple fatality traffic accident.
Caltrans Crews Reopen Highway 18
By: Michael P. Neufeld

Friday, December 21, 2007


Over 50,000 gifts for deployed military and their family members were collected in San Bernardino County as part of Support Our Trops 2007. Touch of Home in Crestline will receive 16 pallets of the goodies for shipping to soldiers in Iraq and Afghanistan.
Gifts Heading to Deployed Military
By: Michael P. Neufeld

A military transport truck backs into place to help collect over 40,000 items donated by county residents for distribution to deployed military members and their families.
Military to Transport Support Our Troops Gifts
By: Michael P. Neufeld

Private First Class Juanita Altamirano from the 137th Quartermaster Company meets Supervisors Josie Gonzales and Dennis Hansberger and talks about her upcoming deployment to Iraq. The supervisors watched as gifts were distributed as part of Support Our Troops 2007.
Private First Class Meets the Supervisors
By: Michael P. Neufeld

Red really means stop as the new photo enforcement cameras are now activated at the corner of East 30th Street and Waterman Avenue in San Bernardino. The cameras were installed by San Bernardino Police in cooperation with Caltrans.
Red Light Cameras Now Activated
By: Michael P. Neufeld

Monday, December 31, 2007

04:30 PM
A delivery truck for Alberto’s Mexican Food at The Depot in Rimforest plunged 75-feet off Highway 18 on New Year’s Eve in what may have been a wind-related accident. Gusts to 60 miles per hour were reported in the area of the accident two miles south of the Crestline Bridge.
Delivery Truck Plunges Off Highway 18
By: Crest Forest Fire
05:10 PM
The driver of this Alberto’s Mexican Food delivery truck escaped serious injuries but his vehicle sustained major damage on New Year’s Eve near Panorama Point on Highway 18 just before 4:00 pm. Crest Forest Fire personnel transported the driver to Loma Linda University Medical Center.
Driver Escapes Injury After Plunge Off Highway 18
By: Crest Forest Fire

Saturday, January 5, 2008

10:20 AM
Weary Southern California Edison crews repair downed lines that forced the closure of Highway 138 in Crestline Saturday between Balsam and Valley Road. Edison crews expect the task of repairing lines to take several hours and then Caltrans crews will come in and clean up the trees and debris on the roadway.
Highway 138 Closure Due to Downed Power Lines
By: Michael P. Neufeld
10:25 AM
Downed power lines on Highway 138 in Crestline forced the closure of the state highway for several hours early Saturday morning. Southern California Edison crews worked all night splicing lines and preparing to reenergize the lines.
Edison Repair Crews Work All Night
By: Michael P. Neufeld
03:00 PM
The Twin Peaks Sheriff
MET Officers Organize Megans Law Sweep
By: G.T. Houts

Wednesday, January 9, 2008

02:39 PM
Captain Vance Tomaselli from County Fire Station 15 in Angelus Oaks assisted with the search in January for missing hiker Dean Christy near Green Valley Lake. It would become his last Search and Rescue assist.
Captain Vance Passes Away
By: Michael P. Neufeld
03:12 PM
San Bernardino County Fire Captain Vance Tomaselli suffered a stroke while responding to a structure fire Saturday at Camp Edwards in the Angelus Oaks area and passed away Thursday, February 21 at 10 p.m.
Fire Captain Vance Tomaselli
By: Michael P. Neufeld
03:27 PM
During the January search for lost hiker Dean Christy near Green Valley Lake, Captain Vance Tomaselli drove Snow Cat 15 from the Angelus Oaks Station. Tomaselli shuttled Search and Rescue teams in and out of the search area.
Captan Vance Assists Search and Rescue
By: Michael P. Neufeld

Friday, January 11, 2008

10:00 AM
Bank of America
Bank of America Supports Boys and Girls Club
By: Michael P. Neufeld

Saturday, January 12, 2008


New members are being recruited for Citizens On Patrol at the Twin Peaks Sheriff
Citizens On Patrol Wants YOU!
By: Michael P. Neufeld

Wednesday, January 16, 2008


Twin Peaks Sheriff
Items Found in Bumper Sticker Bandit
By: G.T. Houts

Thursday, January 17, 2008

03:50 PM
A tip by an alert citizen led San Bernardino County Sheriff
Tip Leads to Recovery of Stolen Property
By: G.T. Houts

Sunday, January 20, 2008

02:30 PM
The week before tools were stolen from a Running Springs rebuilding site, aluminum signs for G and D Builders were taken by unknown culprits.
Aluminum Signs Stolen from Job Site
By: Michael P. Neufeld
02:40 PM
Contractor Gary Harper displays a lock on a storage bin that once housed his tools for rebuilding his Running Springs home following the Slide Fire. Thieves cut the locks and made off with his tools last week.
Tools Stolen from Slide Fire Construction Site
By: Michael P. Neufeld
02:50 PM
Construction on a replacement home for Gary and Debby Harper on Chicago Drive will continue despite the theft of tools from a locked storage unit on the site.
Construction to Continue Despite Tool Theft
By: Michael P. Neufeld

Tuesday, January 29, 2008

04:00 PM
Rocky
A Tall Oak Tree Closes Rockys Outpost
By: Michael P. Neufeld
04:10 PM
Three businesses at the corner of Highway 18 and Kuffel Canyon Road have a lot of clean up to do after several trees fell during the recent storms. A giant Oak Tree hit the corner of Rocky
Clean Up Begins at Rockys
By: Michael P. Neufeld
04:12 PM
Steve Montoya from VLM Enterprises points out where the Oak Tree used to stand in front of Rocky
VLM Enterprises Clears Oak Tree at Rockys
By: Michael P. Neufeld
11:55 PM
Bonafide Earth Works employee Oli Aiono uses a chain saw to cut a 125-foot Pine Tree in chunks for removal after it fell on a building at the Sleepy Hollow Cabins in Crestline.
Fallen Tree Removed at Sleepy Hollow Cabins
By: Michael P. Neufeld
11:58 PM
Ben Pangan from Bonafide Earth Works loads a section of a 125-foot Pine Tree that crashed into a building at Sleepy Hollow Cabins on Lake Drive in Crestline.
Remnants from Tree Hauled Away
By: Michael P. Neufeld

Tuesday, February 5, 2008

07:50 AM
Polls in the San Bernardino Mountains are open until 8 p.m. today. Crestline resident Tim Kiley and daughter, Scarlett, voted early at Lake Gregory Community Church.
Polls Open Until 8 PM
By: Michael P. Neufeld
12:50 PM
Inspector Aarin Kenaga demonstrates how flashlights were used to assist 25-30 voters during a power outage Election Day at Mary Putnam Henck Intermediate School in Lake Arrowhead.
Flashlights Illuminate Ballots at MPH
By: Michael P. Neufeld

Thursday, February 7, 2008

11:00 AM
Once firefighters locate a buried hydrant it takes several additional minutes to connect a hose line to fight a fire.
Fire Hydrant Buried in Snow
By: Michael P. Neufeld
11:03 AM
Crest Forest Firefighter Mike Jones, with the help of his hydrant book and the red poles, was able to locate a buried fire hydrant on Highway 189 in Twin Peaks.
Firefighter Locates A Buried Hydrant
By: Michael P. Neufeld
11:05 AM
A fire hydrant in front of the Twin Peaks Sheriff
Berms Cover Fire Hydrants
By: Michael P. Neufeld

Saturday, February 9, 2008

11:50 AM
Crest Forest Fire personnel prepare Dave Harwell from Palazzo Tile for transport to Loma Linda University Medical Center following an alleged hit and run incident at the corner of Lake Drive and Lake Gregory Drive.
Hit and Run Victim Treated
By: G.T. Houts
11:39 PM
Crest Forest Fire paramedics treated Dave the Tile Guy (David Harwell) from Palazzo Tile before being transported Saturday to Loma Linda University Medical Center. Harwell was treated for injuries sustained when he was struck by a pickup truck and released about 7 p.m. Saturday.
Dave the Tile Guy Treated at Loma Linda
By: G.T. Houts

Sunday, February 10, 2008


bobcat in our backyard (near LAE)
Bob cat
By: pat

Monday, February 11, 2008

10:11 AM
Lt. Tony Nicassio from the Twin Peaks Sheriff
Tony Nicassio Promoted to Captain
By: Michael P. Neufeld

Wednesday, February 13, 2008

02:35 PM
Mountains Community Hospital is one of 62 hospitals in the United Sates designatred as a Baby-Friendly Hospital. Baby-Friendly USA awards the title to hospitals who provide an optimal environment for the promotion, protection and support of breastfeeding.
Hospital Receives Baby-Friendly Designation
By: Michael P. Neufeld
04:40 PM
Michelle Laufman Monroe, director of the Running Springs Rural Health Clinic, provides MCH Board Member David Stern with a copy of the brochure outlining the clinic
New Services Provided by Rural Health Clinic
By: Michael P. Neufeld
04:45 PM
Mountains Community Hospital
Family Inquires About Rural Health Clinic
By: Michael P. Neufeld
04:55 PM
The Running Springs Chamber of Commerce conducted a ribbon cutting on Wednesday for Mountains Community Hospital
Ribbon Cutting Launches Rural Health Clinic
By: Michael P. Neufeld

Monday, February 18, 2008


Two white crosses were placed along Highway 18 in tribute to 49-year-old Crestline resident Dale Kent Roberts who died from injuries sustained in a traffic accident on February 15.
Crosses Pay Tribute to Crestline Man
By: G.T. Houts

Tuesday, February 19, 2008

09:10 AM
San Bernardino County Assistant Fire Chief Peter Brierty told a Long Term Recovery meeting his department recognizes the importance of getting out information as quickly as possible to homeowners during a diaster such as the October 2007 wildfires. "We need to focus on getting informationj to citizens as fast as we can."
Fire Official Urges Faster Communication
By: Michael P. Neufeld
09:50 AM
Lesli Remaly-Netter, senior officer of the Coordinated Assistance Network (CAN), served as facilitator for a Long Term Recovery session in Lake Arrowhead Tuesday and urged participants to handle their task with care. "What you do can assist residents with the healing and returning to their
Handle Long Term Recovery With Care
By: Michael P. Neufeld
10:50 AM
Rim Family Services
Mental Health Critical to Rebuilding Communities
By: Michael P. Neufeld

Friday, February 22, 2008


The Easter Bunny made a special appearance at the Crestline Chamber
Easter Bunny Attends Hop-A-Long
By: Michael P. Neufeld

Saturday, February 23, 2008

07:37 PM
A San Bernardino County Sheriff
Deputies Secure Murder Scene
By: G.T. Houts

Sunday, February 24, 2008

10:10 AM
Two Citizens on Patrol (COP) units help define the crime scene around the area where homicide detectives are seeking clues relating to the discovery of a body near Crestline on Saturday.
Crestline Homicide Investigation
By: G.T. Houts
10:00 PM
Specialized Investigation Units were on scene in Crestline Sunday looking for clues relating to a homicide victim found Saturday by hikers. The crime scene is just off Highway 138 near Call Box 138-388.
Specialized Investigation Units Seek Clues
By: G. T. Houts

Tuesday, February 26, 2008

04:08 PM
Roberta Reid, M.S., LMFT supports Senator Bob Dutton
Additional Support for Teen Suicide Bill
By: Michael P. Neufeld
04:10 PM
A teen suicide bill by State Senator Bob Dutton is supported by Rob Decker from Clear View Treatment Center in Crestline. "The value of education," Decker stated, "on how to recognize, treat, and prevent teen suicide cannot be underestimated."
Teen Suicide Bill Supported
By: Michael P. Neufeld
04:30 PM
The Crestline Professional Building (CPB) was saluted by the Crestline Chamber of Commerce during a chamber mixer this week. Chamber President Dave Lanham presented a certificate of appreciation to Michael Beavers, M.S. LMFT, a licensed marriage and family therapist.
Chamber Salutes Crestline Professional Building
By: Michael P. Neufeld

Thursday, February 28, 2008

10:00 AM
Arrowhead Ranger Station
Arrowhead Ranger Station in Skyforest
By: Michael P. Neufeld

Friday, February 29, 2008


A dump truck driven by 21-year-old Steven Valverde from Advanced Trucking was involved in an accident Friday on Highway 18 that involved two other vehicles. Two injuries were reported.
Dump Truck Accident Closes Highway 18
By: Michael P. Neufeld

Two sections of guardrail were heavily damaged Friday following a three-vehicle accident involving this dump truck. Caltrans made temporary repairs and Highway 18 reopened after a closure of several hours.
Guardrail Damaged by Overturned Dump Truck
By: Michael P. Neufeld

A stake bed truck owned by Asbury Environmental Services from Compton was involved in an accident Friday on Highway 18 involving a dump truck driven by a 21-year-old employee of Advanced Trucking.
Three Vehicle Accident Injures Two
By: Michael P. Neufeld
12:30 PM
A Caltrans worker avoids a small fuel leak by placing a bucket next to the Advanced Trucking vehicle involved in an accident Friday that closed Highway 18 for several hours.
Caltrans Worker Blocks Fuel Leak
By: Michael P. Neufeld
12:33 PM
A stake bed truck owned by Asbury Environmental Services from Compton was involved in an accident Friday on Highway 18 involving a dump truck driven by a 21-year-old employee of Advanced Trucking.
Truck Involved in Highway 18 Wreck
By: Michael P. Neufeld
12:35 PM
A dump truck driven by a 21-year-old employee of Advanced Trucking was involved in an accident Friday on Highway 18 that involved two other vehicles. Two injuries were reported.
Dump Truck Crash Closes Highway 18
By: Michael P. Neufeld
04:00 PM
Caltrans crews cleared debris from Highway 18 Friday following a three-vehicle accident that resulted in a hard closure of the roadway for almost seven hours.
Caltrans Clears Debris from Highway 18 Wreck
By: Michael P. Neufeld

Tuesday, March 4, 2008

10:30 PM
A Running Springs firefighter is prepared for transport to an awaiting Mercy Air helicopter after being injured in a fall during a rescue effort in the Deep Creek area of Running Springs.