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Dancing For The Lake 2017

Posted by | Friday, July 28, 2017 | , , , , |

Big Bear, CA – The second annual ‘Dancing for the Lake’ charity event is a celebration of Big Bear Valley culture and entertainment that features local dignitaries dancing alongside professionals in a gala night of wine, food, silent auction and Ball Room Dance competition. Last year, Dancing for the Lake raised $21,000 that was donated to 12 Big Bear Charities. Nancy Gonzalez, owner of Hacienda Grill, was the winner of the People’s Choice Award and also took home the trophy as Best Female Dancer. Dan McKernan won Best Male Dancer. This year’s dancers will be Erika Wheeler Harris, Mary Suzuki, and Kristine Yoshida in the ladies category and Brad Sandstrom, Andy Suhay, and Robert Hendricks dancing for the men. The event will be held at The Lodge Big Bear Lake on Saturday, July 29th, and is a Black Tie Optional dinner party. For more information and to vote for your favorite dancer, go to DanceForTheLake and click the VOTE icon. Online voting ends at 11:00 pm...

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1st Annual “Conquer the Wall” Running Event at Snow Summit

1st Annual “Conquer the Wall” Running Event at Snow Summit

Posted by | Wednesday, July 26, 2017 | , , , , , , , , , |

Big Bear, CA – The first annual ‘Ryan Hall’s Conquer the Wall’ endurance running event will be held at Snow Summit on July 30th at 9:00 a.m. hosted by the Big Bear High School Cross Country team. Participants of all ages are invited to test their endurance on the famous “Wall” climb that former Olympian runner Ryan Hall used to train on while growing up in Big Bear. The current high school cross country team in Big Bear still utilizes this course every summer for their training, hoping to reach the heights that Ryan Hall established. Three State Champions later….it...

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Fatal Accident Shuts Down Highway 38 on Friday

Posted by | Monday, July 24, 2017 | , , , , |

Big Bear, CA – On Friday, July 21, at approximately 2:23 pm, Arrowhead Area Officers responded to the scene of a traffic collision on SR-38, East of Angelus Oaks. Mr. Frank J. Zuppinger, a resident of Big Bear City, was driving a gray, 1994, Jeep Grand Cherokee, westbound on SR-38, east of Angelus Oaks. For unknown reasons, the Grand Cherokee left the roadway and entered onto the south shoulder of SR-38 where it overturned. Mr. Zuppinger was trapped and would later be extricated by witnesses. After extrication, it was determined Mr. Zuppinger was not breathing and CPR was performed by witnesses until relieved by San Bernardino County Fire personnel. An airship was requested and the solo driver was transported to Arrowhead Regional Medical Center, where he succumbed to his injuries. The cause of the collision is still under...

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Fire Tax Fee Dropped for Rural Areas of California

Fire Tax Fee Dropped for Rural Areas of California

Posted by | Wednesday, July 19, 2017 | , , , , |

The much debated and often labeled as an illegal and redundant tax will soon be dropped as part of Assembly Bill 398 — the Global Warming Solutions Act.   Although not linked to global warming the fire tax elimination was a method to garner more votes from rural assembly members on both sides of the political spectrum.  For a large number of property owners in Big Bear they will be overjoyed with the news as many considered it an unnecessary fee derived in order to help shore up weakened state budgets.    Several state lawmakers including Retired State Senator George...

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Big Bear Fire Department Names Firefighter of the Year

Big Bear Fire Department Names Firefighter of the Year

Posted by | Wednesday, July 19, 2017 | , , , |

Big Bear, CA – Firefighter of the Year exemplifies the positive characteristics of a member of the fire service with a notable record of service and achievements. This award is presented to an individual who has given selflessly of themselves in support of the Fire Department, the fire service and the community in general. Firefighter/Paramedic William Schlosser earned that honor this year and was recognized at the Big Bear Elks Lodge on Tuesday, July 11, at their annual Firefighters’ Appreciation Dinner for Big Bear Fire Department firefighters. Big Bear Fire Department Fire Chief Jeff Willis and Elks Lodge representative Mike...

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