Sharing the forest smartly: “Be Bear Aware”

San Bernardino National Forest, May 15, 2013 - May is “Be Bear Aware” Month and the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) reminds the public to act responsibly in bear country. As black bears emerge from hibernation, their search for food often leads them into campsites and residential neighborhoods, where trash and food is readily … [Read more...]

Old Miner’s Association Announces Grand Marshal

Big Bear, CA, May 13, 2013 - The Old Miners Association, in partnership with the City of Big Bear Lake and San Bernardino County, will host the Big Bear Heritage Parade on June 15th, the Saturday of Fathers Day weekend.  They are pleased to announce that San Bernardino County Sheriff's Deputy Alex Collins will be this year's grand marshal in a … [Read more...]

Hospital hires new Interim Human Resources Manager

Harold Grayson

Big Bear Lake, CA, May 13, 2013 - The Bear Valley Community Health Care District (BVCHD) has retained the services of a new Interim Human Resources (HR) manager. Harold Grayson has decades of experience as a Human Resources Manager, including hospital experience, having worked at Loma Linda University Medical Center and White Memorial … [Read more...]

“Dirt is good for you!”

Robbie Groundbreaking[1]

Big Bear Lake, CA, May 12, 2013 - The Big Bear Valley Community Gardens Project is hosting a series of educational workshops every Saturday from May 18 through September. The workshops are FREE and open to the public, held at the Community Gardens on Fox Farm Road behind CVS and across from Kmart. Participants should bring their own chair and … [Read more...]

Off-the-cuff remarks sometimes lead to prizes

Big Bear Lake, CA, May 10, 2013 - A member of Big Bear’s award-winning Toastmasters Club, Bearly Speaking, has won a division-wide Speech Contest. Terri Schauer will now represent part of the Inland Empire at a “Table Topics” competition at Pechanga Resort  & Casino in Temecula on May 18th. The contest judges a speaker’s ability to … [Read more...]

Saturday kicks off a season of shoreline care

Big Bear Lake, CA, May 10, 2013 - The Big Bear Municipal Water District invites the public to their annual Adopt-a-Shoreline kickoff event; it's scheduled for Saturday, May 11 at 9:00 a.m. at the MWD Headquarters (40524 Lakeview Drive). Volunteers will receive a t-shirt, hat and cleaning supplies to help beautify one of the most heavily used … [Read more...]

Bike club presents kids’ cycling extravaganza

Big Bear Lake, CA, May 10, 2013 - The second annual Big Bear Children's CycleFest is scheduled for Saturday, May 11 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Big Bear Sheriff's Office. This event is presented by  to help keep kids safe on the road. It includes free helmets, helmet inspection and fitting, free bike inspections and presentations on … [Read more...]

Suspects plead “not guilty” to restaurant heist

Big Bear Lake, CA, May 9, 2013 - The District Attorney’s Office has officially filed felony robbery charges against suspects Justin Hernandez and Alyssa Aguilar in connection with the April 29 robbery at Taco Bell. Hernandez is accused of  forcing his way into the fast food restaurant and stealing several hundred dollars from the cash … [Read more...]

Reward money decided in Dorner case

Big Bear, CA, May 8, 2013 - It was announced today that a decision has been made as to who will receive the reward money offered by authorities  in the case of Christopher Dorner.  James and Karen Reynolds, who were held hostage in their condo near Bear Mountain Resort by Dorner, will receive the bulk of the $1 million reward money at 80% or … [Read more...]

Climb, crawl and run your way to victory!

obstacle 5

Big Bear Lake, CA, May 8, 2013 - Man About Town candidate Kurt Madden challenges people of all ages and skills levels to compete in Obstacles on the Bear: A 5K Experience at Bear Mountain Resort. The May 11th event is the latest fundraiser as part of Soroptimist International of Big Bear Valley's ongoing campaign to Stop Teen … [Read more...]