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 to go back to teaching to … [Read more...]

Businesses Statewide To Start Recycling Programs

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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 … [Read more...]

Rotary Club Honors Scholarship Winners

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Big Bear, CA, May 4, 2012, 1:00pm - The Rotary Club of Big Bear Lake has announced the names of the winners of their 2012 Rotary Scholarship Program.  This year the Club is awarding a total of $7500 in five separate scholarships of $1500 each.  The Rotary Scholarship winners include Lindsay Hafen, Jackson Rees and Alyssa Larson for academic … [Read more...]

Big Bear High School Wins the Chance to Compete for $50K!

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Big Bear, CA , May 4, 2012, 1:00pm – Congratulations to Big Bear High School’s art department for placing first in California in the Van’s Custom Culture shoe design contest!  School representatives will be competing against four regional winners including the Northwest Regional winner, Mountain View High School, the Northeast Regional … [Read more...]

Final Day to Vote for Big Bear High School in the Van’s Custom Culture Contest to Win $50K for Art Program

Big Bear, CA , May 3, 2012, 1:00pm – As of today, Big Bear High School’s art department is currently in second place in the Van’s Custom Culture shoe design contest so the community’s help is needed to cast your vote to move Big Bear High up to first place for a chance to win $50,000 for the school’s art program.  The Van’s Custom … [Read more...]

“Man About Town 2012″ Crowned by Soroptimist International of Big Bear Valley

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Big Bear, CA, April 30, 2012 - Sunday evening the wait was over for the three Soroptimist International of Big Bear Valley’s “Man About Town” candidates to discover who would be crowned “Man About Town 2012”.  The evening’s presentations at Northwoods Resort by the candidates was greeted by cheers as Tim Breunig, Glenn Butcher and … [Read more...]

Robbery at Taco Bell Prompts Lock Down of Big Bear Middle School

Big Bear Lake, CA, April 26, 2012, 3:30pm – On Wednesday, April 25th, at approximately 11:45am, Big Bear Sheriff’s deputies responded to a report of a robbery at Big Bear’s Taco Bell.  Upon arrival, the suspect or suspects had fled the scene.  Deputies canvassed the area and interviews with employees and patrons were conducted.  As a … [Read more...]

Big Bear High School Art Program Needs Votes In Vans Shoe Contest To Win $50,000

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Big Bear, CA , April 25, 2012, 8:00am - The Big Bear High School Art Program is competing in The Van's Custom Culture shoe design contest for high school art students. The grand prize winner will get $50,000 and each runner up will get $4,000 for their school's art program. The Big Bear High School Art program made it to the top 50 semi-finalists … [Read more...]

Elementary School Assemblies Highlight Cycling and the Return of the Amgen Tour of California

Connor McCutcheon, Louis Meintjes, Jos le Roux, Christiaan Kriek at Baldwin Lane Elementary School assembly

Big Bear, CA, April 18, 2012, 3:00pm - In an effort to educate Bear Valley students about the upcoming Amgen Tour of California as well as promote a healthy lifestyle and enlighten students about cycling as a sport, Paul Zamoyta, Board Trustee for the Bear Valley Unified School District and avid cyclist, hosted assemblies at the three elementary … [Read more...]

Big Bear High School Fashion Club Presents “The Rhythm of Fashion”

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Big Bear, CA, April 17, 2012, 12:00noon - The Big Bear High School Fashion Club is hosting it’s second annual fashion show entitled “The Rhythm of Fashion” this Friday evening, April 20th, at the high school beginning at 7pm.  The theme is based on the styles of musical artists such as The Beatles, Lady Gaga, Kati Perry and more.  The … [Read more...]