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The June 5th Transit Of Venus, The Last In Our Lifetime

Photo Sky and Telescope Big Bear Lake, CA, May 30, 2012, 5:00pm – Two spectacular astronomical events so closely related to one another in time, doesn’t happen very often. On May 20 we were treated with a solar eclipse. Now, on June 5 the planet Venus will cross the face of the Sun in its orbit. The last time this happened was in 2004, and it won’t... >> Read Complete Story

“Kick and Flick” Celebrates the Start of the Skyline Trail

Big Bear, CA, May 30, 2012, 3:00pm - The Big Bear Valley Trails Foundation is celebrating the kickoff of construction of the Skyline Trail, the first new trail in Big Bear Lake in almost 2 decades.  The event is Saturday, June 2nd, which appropriately enough, is National Trails Day.  The Skyline Trail is a collaboration of the Trails Foundation,... >> Read Complete Story

Water Rescue On Big Bear Lake

Big Bear Lake, CA, May 30, 2012, noon - Big Bear Municipal Water District employees at the West Public Launch Ramp got a report of an overturned canoe with four 29 Palms residents in the water just west of the ramp on Sunday morning, May 27. Ramp attendants quickly notified Lake Patrol dispatch and ran to the shore to assist the boaters. Two children,... >> Read Complete Story

Bear Valley Community Healthcare District Family Health Center Has New Cardiologist

Big Bear, Lake, CA, May 29, 2012, 5:00pm - There’s a new cardiologist in town. Dr. Syed W. Bokhari will be working at the Bear Valley Community Healthcare District (BVCHD) Family Health Center on the 1st and 3rd Monday of every month. He is offering a variety of services for heart and vascular diseases, performed locally, at the Family Health Center.... >> Read Complete Story

Caltrans Workshop Shapes The Future Of Transportation

Sacramento, CA, May 29, 2012, noon – Caltrans hosted a workshop on May 23 for transportation stakeholders and officials to evaluate the California Interregional Blueprint, a long-term plan that will help shape decision-making for the state’s transportation system. Caltrans Director Malcolm Dougherty believes “The future of California’s economy... >> Read Complete Story

New Web Site To Help Students Connect Education And Careers

Sacramento, CA, May 28, 2012, 5:00pm – The new California Career Center website is now up and running to help middle and high school students explore their options and plan the next step toward a productive career. Students, parents, and teachers now have a one-stop shop to help demystify the process of moving from the classroom to a career.... >> Read Complete Story

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CHP Offers Start Smart Class In Big Bear For Teens

Big Bear Lake, May 28, 2012, noon – Another Start Smart Class is scheduled for this week. The Start Smart program is a cooperative effort between the CHP, teenagers, and their parents. The class will help young drivers and their parents understand the responsibilities associated with driving a motor vehicle. The class will also show how poor... >> Read Complete Story

The Lighthouse Project’s “Vision 2012 Community Summit” Welcomes Jamie Vollmer

Big Bear, CA, May 25, 2012, 5:00pm - To an auditorium packed with educators, students, parents and community members last Wednesday evening, the Vision 2012 Community Summit, presented by The Lighthouse Project, began with an over view of the Community Summits of the last four years.   This, the fifth annual Vision 2012 Community Summit’s Keynote... >> Read Complete Story

Memorial Day Ceremony At Veterans Park

Big Bear Lake, CA, May 25, 2012, 1:00pm - On Monday, May 28, 2012 the Big Bear Valley Marine Corps League Detachment 1038 and the American Legion Post 584 will participate in a special program commemorating the sacrifices of the United States military personnel in all our wars. The keynote speaker for the solemn event is Bill Jahn, Mayor of Big Bear... >> Read Complete Story

Memorial Day Weekend Marks Start Of Camping Season

Big Bear Valley, CA, May 25, 2012, noon - Camping in national forests can be a year-round endeavor, but for many people Memorial Day Weekend is the time to get started for the summer. Most of the San Bernardino National Forest recreation sites will be open for visitors this weekend. The forest is ready for the summer recreation season, and you can... >> Read Complete Story

No Phone Service At BVES

Big Bear Lake, CA, May 25,2012, 11:50am – (UPDATED at 1:00pm) – Telephone Service has been restored and is now working for incoming calls at BVES offices. (Previously reported) – The telephones at Bear Valley Electric Service offices are not working today. Verizon is working to restore telephone service as soon as possible, but for... >> Read Complete Story

Search Resumes for New Principal of Big Bear Elementary School

Big Bear, CA, May 24, 2012, 12 noon - KBHR learned today that Michelle Case, the newly hired principal for Big Bear Elementary School for the upcoming school year 2012-2013, would not be accepting the position after all.  In an email sent to Kurt Madden, Superintendent of the Bear Valley Unified School District, written by her husband, Jeff, they... >> Read Complete Story

Keynote Speaker Jamie Vollmer Appears Tonight at the 2012 Community Summit Presented by The Lighthouse Project

Big Bear, CA, May 23, 2012, 12 noon: Tonight The Lighthouse Project is celebrating their fifth annual Community Vision Summit.  Keynote Speaker is Jamie Vollmer who is the author of the book “Schools Can’t Do It Alone”.  Mr. Vollmer is a successful businessman whose philosophy on public education, and his wake up call to effecting change in... >> Read Complete Story

Car Seat & Bike Safety Event At Convention Center

Big Bear Lake, CA, May 22, 2012, 3:00pm - The Bear Valley Community Healthcare District Mom & Dad Project is having a Car Seat & Bicycle Safety Event this week. The public is invited to the 4th Car Seat Safety Event at the Big Bear Convention Center, Thursday from 1 to 4 pm. Parents can make sure their child’s car seat is safe and appropriate.... >> Read Complete Story

The Ultimate Women’s Mountain Bike Retreat

Big Bear Lake, CA, May 22, 2012, noon - The ultimate women’s mountain bike retreat is coming to Big Bear Lake this weekend (May 25-28, 2012).  Leading the retreat is mountain bike racer and mountaineer, Karen Lundgren. The retreat is designed to create a safe learning environment for women who may be new to the sport, or want to increase their... >> Read Complete Story

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