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Jeff Lawson Passes at Age 62
Big Bear, Ca, January 31, 2012, 10:00am - Jeffrey Scott Lawson passed away this past weekend at the age of 62 after a valiant battle with cancer. Jeff, who was born in Seattle, Washington, moved to Big Bear in 1992, and bought Mercer Automotive and Tire about five years ago. Lawson was well known in the valley for his long time passion for car racing,... >> Read Complete Story
Adult Night League Starts & Snow Summit Race Team Represents!
Big Bear, Ca, January 30, 2012, 3:00pm - This past weekend the slopes were filled with people as skiers and snowboarders enjoyed great snow with wonderful southern California weather. On Saturday and Sunday Snow Summit Race Team J-4 and J-5 racers competed in the Kyle Warren Memorial South Series giant slalom ski race. Top finishers for the Snow... >> Read Complete Story
Locals Volunteer to Quilt for Kids In Africa!
Susan Meyers, a local quilter, helped volunteers piece together quilt tops for boys and girls living in orphanages in Burundi Africa. First Baptist Church has helped create these orphanages, and volunteers are making quilts for 33 boys and 33 girls. Read More →
Bear Valley School District Budget Advisory Committee Meeting
Big Bear, CA, January 30, 2012, 12noon: Last Thursday, the Budget Advisory Committee of the Bear Valley School District met to receive a status update in regards to Governor Brown’s proposed 2012-2013 State Budget and to begin discussion of potential expenditure reductions. The Committee, which was formed in 2008, is comprised of District administrators,... >> Read Complete Story
Include A Designated Driver In Your Starting Lineup This Weekend
San Bernardino, CA, January 30, 2012, 8:00am – The San Bernardino County Avoid the 25 DUI Campaign is reminding football fans watching the Super Bowl game with friends and family to make the right decision before kickoff and include a designated driver in your game plan. Law Enforcement joins with the national “Fans Don’t Let Fans Drive Drunk”... >> Read Complete Story
County Launches New Prescription Drug Savings Program
San Bernardino, CA, January 27, 2011, 3:00pm - The San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors has approved a new prescription drug discount program for residents of San Bernardino County. Residents can participate in the free program immediately by going on line and printing a card. When the program is in full-swing, cards will be available at most... >> Read Complete Story
First Baptist Church Needs Help Making 33 Quilts!
Big Bear, Ca, January 27, 2012, 12:00pm – First Baptist Church is inviting the community to help quilt 33 quilts for young girls in Burundi Africa. First Baptist last year raised funds to build an orphanage in Burundi, which is located in Eastern Africa bordering Rwanda. The orphanage was built and houses 33 young girls. Currently a second... >> Read Complete Story
Bear Valley Unified School District Budget Board Workshop
Big Bear, CA, January 26, 2012, 5:50pm: UPDATE: According to Federal law, home to school transportation must be provided to Special Education students if it is deemed necessary as part of their Individual Educational Plan or IEP. Big Bear, CA, January 26, 2012, 12noon: At last night’s Board Workshop meeting of the Bear Valley Unified School District,... >> Read Complete Story
Sign Up For CERT Early!
CERT members are identified by their green vests during emergencies. Big Bear, Ca, January 26, 2012, 12:00pm – The Big Bear Fire Departments are offering Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) courses from April 2nd till the 6th. The CERT program is designed to train members of the community as emergency service volunteers. Once trained,... >> Read Complete Story
Saturday Night Race League
Big Bear, Ca, January 25, 2012, 3:00pm – Adult ski racing is back at Snow Summit for the second year after a hiatus. The Saturday Night Race League, which is for adults 18 and older will start this Saturday, January 28th, and will feature a duel giant slalom style course. Skiers and snowboarders can participate in the Giant Slalom race that... >> Read Complete Story
Supervisors Look Into Lowering Other County Elected Officials Benefits
San Bernardino County, Ca, January 25, 2012, 12:00pm - Earlier this month the San Bernardino County Supervisors voted to decrease their benefits in order to align their benefits with other sister counties, and to save tax payers money. Supervisor Neil Derry suggested that benefits be cut for the other four elected positions in the county. “The... >> Read Complete Story
Armed Forces Banner Program Honors Service Members
Big Bear, Ca, January 24, 2012, 1:00pm - Last year, the City of Big Bear Lake began an Armed Forces Banner program with the intention of recognizing and honoring those that serve who are from, or who have family in the Big Bear Valley. Banners for the program are hung year round at Veterans Park with the service member’s name, branch of service... >> Read Complete Story
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