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Friday Rolling Closures: Amgen Tour of California

Big Bear, CA, May 16, 2012, 4:00pm - The Big Bear Lake Resort Association has released information regarding intermittent/rolling road closures for this Friday’s arrival of the Amgen Tour of California cycling race from Palmdale to Big Bear.  State roadways affected include Routes 2, 138, 18 and 38 along with roadways within Big Bear.  Intermittent... >> Read Complete Story

“Those Who Host Lose The Most” Theme for Community Information Night Regarding the Social Host Ordinance

Big Bear, CA, May 16, 2012, 5:00pm - The Big Bear Sheriff’s Station is partnering with the Breakthrough Task Force and Rim Youth Prevention Leadership Coalition to host a Community Information Night to educate the public on the provisions of the new Social Host Ordinance.  The City of Big Bear Lake City Council adopted the Ordinance at their regularly... >> Read Complete Story

Sagan Continues To Reign in Stage 3 of the Amgen Tour of California

Livermore, CA, May 15, 2012, 5:00pm - Peter Sagan of the Liquigas-Cannondale team continued his unbeaten streak in the Amgen Tour of California today with his third stage victory in three days.  The Slovakian cyclist shined again to win a field sprint finale in Stage 3 of the Tour ending in Livermore.  Sagan continues to lead in the general classification... >> Read Complete Story

Kindergarten Packets Now Available for 2012-2013 School Year

Big Bear, CA, May 15, 2012, 4:00pm - Parents of children entering Kindergarten for the start of the 2012-2013 school year can now pick up Kindergarten registration packets at each of the elementary school sites.  Parents should go to the school site nearest your residence to pick up the registration packets.  If you are unsure what school to register... >> Read Complete Story

Peter Sagan Continues to Aggressively Compete in the Amgen Tour of California

Santa Cruz, CA, May 15, 2012, 1:00pm - America’s greatest eight stage cycling race continues today as the Amgen Tour of California is now in Stage 3 from San Jose to Livermore.  Slovakian cycling sensation, Peter Sagan of the Liquigas-Cannondale team, repeated a sprint to the finish line to take Stage 2 of the Tour yesterday.  Sagan, at 22 years... >> Read Complete Story

Peter Sagan Takes His Second Win of the Amgen Tour of California

Santa Cruz, CA, May 14, 2012, 5:00pm - Monday’s day two of the Amgen Tour of California was won by Peter Sagan of the Liquigas-Cannondale team who also beat the odds on Sunday by winning Stage 1 in Santa Rosa.  For Sunday’s opening race, Sagan overcame a flat tire 3 miles from the finish only to be towed back up to the pack at more than 40 miles... >> Read Complete Story

Safety Tips To Prevent Pool Accidents And Liability

Big Bear Lake, CA, May 14, 2012, noon - No one wants to see anyone injured in their swimming pool, and with warmer weather, now is the time for pool owners to take active steps to reduce the possibility of drowning or injuries to children in their pools. If you own a pool, you know how popular they are with kids. Legally speaking, swimming pools are... >> Read Complete Story

San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department Recognized As National Sheriff’s Department Of The Year

San Bernardino, CA, May 14, 2012, 8:00am - Four decades ago the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department began a working relationship with WeTip. The toll-free hotline allows citizens who have information about a crime to advise the authorities without having to reveal their identity. A recent memo released by Sheriff Rod Hoops says WeTip has recognized... >> Read Complete Story

Residential Burglaries In Big Bear Valley

Big Bear Lake, CA, May 11, 2012, 8:00am - Detectives of the Big Bear Sheriff’s Station arrested a 17-year-old male on Wednesday, May 9 at about 10am. The suspect was found to be in possession of a large quantity of stolen property from several residential burglaries that occurred in Big Bear City and the City of Big Bear Lake recently. Response... >> Read Complete Story

Third Alarm Fire At Lucerne Valley Supermarket

Lucerne Valley, CA, May 11, 2012, 8:00am - On Wednesday, May 9, at about 11:30am San Bernardino County Fire received numerous calls stating the Lucerne Valley Market was on fire and explosions could be heard coming from the back of the building. Six fire engines and two truck companies responded from San Bernardino County Fire, along with three engines... >> Read Complete Story

The Amgen Tour of California returns to Big Bear

Big Bear Lake,  CA. May 9, 2012 - The Amgen Tour of California returns to Big Bear after a one year hiatus on Friday May 18th, 2012.  The race will feature 16 of the world’s best teams battling it out over more than 750 miles of picturesque California highways, roadways and coastline.  In addition, the Amgen Tour of California will be the last... >> Read Complete Story

Ground Breaking for New “Brenda Boss Family Resource Center”

Big Bear Lake, CA, May 9, 2012, 3:00pm - Under sunny, blue skies the Bear Valley Community Healthcare District broke ground on Wednesday morning for a new facility on hospital property on Garstin Drive.  The new facility will be known as The Brenda Boss Family Resource Center to honor Brenda Boss for her years of dedication and determination towards... >> Read Complete Story

Bear Valley Community Hospital CEO On Medical Leave of Absence

Big Bear Lake, CA, May 9, 2012 – 12 pm - In a memorandum dated May 7th and addressed to all hospital and District staff and employees, the Bear Valley Healthcare District Board of Directors announced the leave of absence of CEO of the Bear Valley Community Hospital, Marc Hecksel.  Mr. Hecksel has been diagnosed with Lymphoma and is taking an... >> Read Complete Story

Big Bear Elementary School’s New Principal Announced

Michelle Case and Jeanette Haston Big Bear Lake, CA, May 9, 2012, 8:00am - Big Bear Elementary School will have a new principal for the upcoming school year 2012-2013.  Current principal, Jeanette Haston, will be returning to the classroom by her own choice.  Mrs. Haston, who has been the principal at BBES since 2009, tells Kbear that she has decided... >> Read Complete Story

Nancy Jones Retires as Office Manager at the Big Bear City Airport

Big Bear City, CA, May 8, 2012, 3:00pm - Nancy Jones, a friendly face at the Big Bear City Airport, is retiring as of today.  Nancy has been the Office Manager at the airport since June of 1998.  For most who fly in and out of the Big Bear Valley, Nancy is the first person they see.  In addition to her responsibilities as Office Manager, she has... >> Read Complete Story

Businesses Statewide To Start Recycling Programs

Sacramento, CA, May 8, 2012, 1:00pm - California businesses are going greener than ever this year as they start recycling programs to help meet a state recycling goal of 75 percent by the year 2020. A state law that goes into effect July 1 requires businesses and public entities that generate 4 cubic yards or more of waste to establish a recycling program.... >> Read Complete Story

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