Lake Arrowhead 11th Annual Polar Plunge

The 11th Annual PolaRotary Bear Plunge took place Saturday February 2nd 2019 at the Lake Arrowhead Resort & Spa. The event was hosted by the Lake Arrowhead Rotaty Club. The event was to take place rain or shine in the beach area behind the resort. The event works like a walk-a-thon where foundations sponsor the plungers to jump into the freezing water of Lake Arrowhead. In turn the money generated by the foundations goes through the Rotary Clubs in the area and is then distributed to the plungers favorite charity. Some of the beneficiaries include Rim Education Foundation, UCLA Mountain Bruins, Mountain Community Hospital, Boys And Girls Club and others. There were two winter storm warnings that were posted by the national weather service that snowfall was a possibility between 6000 and 7000 feet in the mountain areas of San Bernardo. As well as high winds. Emergency person personal were on hand for this event.  This did not stop the water plungers as their optimistic goals were set on high. Rules for the plunge were no no wet suits. And you must submerge yourself completely under the water. Most participants wore costumes as part of the events costume contest. Free coffee and hot chocolate was provided as well as a dressing room for all participants

Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0jLIoUPitxY

Vehicle Crashes Into Home's Livingroom Crestline, CA.

At 6:53 p.m. on Saturday, a 911 caller reported that they had just crashed into a house. The driver stated that the roof was collapsed on the vehicle and that there was three people trapped inside the vehicle.

The accident occurred on the 22000 block of Crest Forest Drive in Crestline just east of playground Drive. San Bernardino County Fire arrived first on scene with Medic Engine 25 and Medic Ambulance 25. Emergency crews were able to get the three remaining people out of the vehicle and began treating them for minor injuries.

San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Deputies and California Highway Patrol Officers arrived on scene shortly thereafter. A California Highway Patrol Officer was seen administering a field sobriety test to the driver. The other vehicle occupants were treated for minor injuries at the scene and declined transport to the hospital.

Mountain Auto Service arrived to remove the vehicle. By 8:05 p.m. the roadway was clear and traffic was flowing again. The driver of the vehicle was arrested at the scene 

Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C6dzMv3c7jA

Fatal Paraglider Accident In Crestline, CA.

CRESTLINE, CA. 01/04/2019 Fatal Paraglider Accident In Crestline, CA. At 5:21 p.m. on Friday, San Bernardino County Fire responded to reports of a paraglider down in Crestline. Witnesses reported the paraglider crashed approximately 600 – 700 feet down on the south-facing slopes of the San Bernardino Mountains. Bystanders reported that just before sunset the paraglider was seen out of control in a spin before disappearing into a rocky ravine area. Emergency crews arrived on the scene and began attempting to locate the woman. San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department Aviation sent a helicopter to search the area while firefighters cut through the thick vegetation to gain access to the crash site. An engineer from Station 25 in Crestline reported that one, possibly two chainsaws were burned out cutting through the thick vegetation as they tried to gain access to the scene. It was described as a wall of think branches that they had to navigate in the darkness amongst sheer cliffs and rocky outcroppings. When emergency crews found the woman she had succumbed to traumatic fatal injuries that she had suffered in the crash. At the same time San Bernardino County Coroner’s Office had been contacted to determine whether she would be brought up at night or if they would wait till the morning. The decision was made for the Rim Search and Rescue units to recover the body early Saturday morning. Officials at the scene stated that a search and rescue team would stay with the body all night until the recovery could be started after sunrise. While both the terms “hang glider”and “paraglider” have been used in this report and the video, officials have been using both terms synonymously during this incident. Identifying information for the woman had not been released as of press time. The accident is currently under investigation.

Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hJn5AiSIZSE&t=31s

What Are Your Limits

MUD RUN PROMO. Filmed by Stringer Media.

Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VLqU0v4TZDc

Christmas Spirit In Hesperia, CA.

Here is a small snippet of a home I spotted in Hesperia, CA. that was into the Christmas Spirit. The home is located on Ranchero Road. It was a refreshing sight to see with the generation of naysayers who want to abolish everything our generations before us has left us.. Here's to you Scrooges. Merry Christmas Everyone!

Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fCw36TzZ46E

Lake Arrowhead Fireman's Bonfire

LAKE ARROWHEAD VILLAGE.

On Monday, Dec. 10, 2018 the 96th Annual Lake Arrowhead Village held the Fireman’s Bonfire.The event began at 5 to 10 pm in the lower parking lot of the village. The atmosphere was full of Christmas Cheer with Christmas music in the air. Hot dogs, hot coco & coffee were on hand. Santa arrived by fire truck with sirens and two bonfires were lit by firemen for all to keep warm. The Village of Lake Arrowhead is 98 years old and the Fireman’s Bonfire is part of it’s history.

Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LOeuZot8py4

Lake Gregory Christmas Bonfire

This Saturday Lake Gregory held it’s annual Christmas Bonfire. Many folks in the community showed up to participate in the kicking off of the holiday season. Santa Claus arrived in style by fire truck and being escorted by our local firefighters. Rumor has it that all of his reindeer are fully involved in their annual sled and flight preparations. However, being the Santa that he is, he came bearing boxes and boxes of wrapped gifts for the children. All the while, our incredible firefighters were having a boot drive to raise money to get more gifts for more children.

While the elves were busy at the North Pole putting together all of the toys and gifts to be delivered this Christmas, Lake Gregory had it’s own fun and generous elves, of the human variety, providing free hot dogs and hot cocoa to help keep everyone warm. All in attendance had the opportunity to enjoy the holiday music of singers from Woodland Church.  The holiday season is officially upon us.

Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F4bsUN6SXR0&t=15s