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Community Emergency Response Team to Review Damage Assessment Training; Others Welcome to Monday Meeting
CERT members are identified by their green vests during emergencies. Big Bear City, CA — The Big Bear Valley’s Community Emergency Response Team meets on Monday evening for a monthly training session, which is also open to all interested community members. The March 22 meeting, to be held at the Big Bear Discovery Center at 6pm, will address... >> Read Complete Story
MWD Board to Consider Permit Approval for Lake Events, Ordinance Update for Commercial Rentals
Seven-year-old Kaelee Haggerty reeled in a 5.56 lb. trout, earning her top honors in 09's Jim Hall Memorial Pee-Wee Division. Big Bear Lake, CA — A number of events are coming to Big Bear Lake, including the Jim Hall Memorial May Trout Classic on May 15 and 16, the Fishin’ for 50K Trout Derby on June 5 and 6, and the annual Fourth of July... >> Read Complete Story
Recreation and Park District Working to Appease Neighbors of The Ranch
Big Bear Lake, CA — Yesterday’s meeting of the Advisory Commission for the Big Bear Valley Recreation and Park District—and their first regular meeting of the year—did not include any action items, but did include discussion with regard to the district’s newest park facility, The Ranch at Erwin Lake. According to the Recreation and... >> Read Complete Story
MAT and CAP: Saturday Dinner Fundraisers Benefit Community Efforts
The Emergency Operations Center was dedicated in November of 2009. Big Bear Valley, CA — This Saturday offers two different dinner fundraisers, each of which will benefit a community effort. On March 20 at 4pm (until 7pm), local Squadron 6750 of the Civil Air Patrol and Friends of the Disaster Center will host a spaghetti feed fundraiser, an event... >> Read Complete Story
Yep, For Real: Highway 330 Closed Until June for Emergency Repairs
On Monday, CalTrans determined that the culvert would need to be repaired; crews were since contracted and work began on Tuesday. As of yesterday, March 16, and continuing until mid-June, Highway 330 is closed to all traffic, as CalTrans has implemented an emergency slope and road repair project, to address the erosion caused by recent storms and subsequent... >> Read Complete Story
Happy St. Patrick’s Day!
The young readers of the Big Bear Library's Fun-tastic Friday Story Time celebrated the St. Patrick's Day holiday with some stories read by Mrs. Kastle and a leprechaun hunt. Weekly children's programs at the library on Garstin Drive include Smart Story Time Wednesdays at 10am, Library Day Thursdays at 10am and Fun-tastic Fridays (which... >> Read Complete Story
Community Services District Meeting Includes Recognition of Firefighters and Tim Sweet; Fire Department Unveils New Ambulance
CPR Lifesaver Ribbons were awarded to Firefighters David Tharp, Andrew Crane and Dan Nunes from Chief Jeff Willis. Big Bear City, CA — The Big Bear City Community Services District celebrated three firefighters of the Big Bear City Fire Department in last night’s meeting of the CSD Board, overseen by President Marge McDonald. In a presentation... >> Read Complete Story
“It’s Heartbreaking”: 36 Teachers Affected by Yesterday’s School District Notifications
Dr. Nancy Wright joined BVUSD in October 2009, when this photo was taken at her welcome reception in the new BBMS cafeteria on her third day. Since joining the school district, she has spent much time with students. "I have talked to students," she told KBHR this morning, "and they are passionate about their education, and they are concerned... >> Read Complete Story
County Supervisors, Parks Commission Scheduled to Meet on Tuesday
San Bernardino/Big Bear Lake, CA — San Bernardino County Supervisors convene for a regular meeting tomorrow morning, March 16, during which time they are expected to proclaim March as Child Abuse Prevention Month for the County of San Bernardino. In agenda items specific to the Big Bear Valley, Tuesday’s 10am meeting will include recognition... >> Read Complete Story
CalTrans Plans for Weeks-Long Closure of Highway 330, Though No Start Date Announced (Update: Closed as of Tuesday)
CalTrans announced today that a culvert failure will result in the closure of Highway 330 and though no specifics were outlined, the roadway could be closed for several weeks. Erosion accelerated by recent storms is cited for the culvert failure, approximately eight miles up the mountain from Highland Avenue. A contractor was hired today (March 15),... >> Read Complete Story
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