Big Bear News - San Bernardino County, CA - The Board of Supervisors today announced that all San Bernardino County residents ages 65 and over are now eligible to be vaccinated against COVID-19. "We know that our seniors are the most vulnerable to serious illness and death if they contract COVID-19 and we want to get them vaccinated as quickly as possible," said Board of … [Read more...] about COVID-19 Vaccine Eligibility for Residents Ages 65 and Over
Prescribed Burning Halted as Increased Fire Weather Returns
Big Bear News - Big Bear, CA - San Bernardino National Forest officials have announced that prescribed burning activities are temporarily suspended due to worsening weather conditions, including multiple incoming Santa Ana wind events. The wind events, rated as moderate, are forecasted to begin today and last over the next week. The U.S. Forest Service's Santa Ana Wind Threat … [Read more...] about Prescribed Burning Halted as Increased Fire Weather Returns
Care For Big Bear Joins Forces with Nativescapes
Big Bear News - Big Bear, CA - Care For Big Bear, a new initiative for keeping the Big Bear Valley litter free, has partnered with local business, Nativescapes, on a trash cleanup campaign this winter season. Care For Big Bear supports and encourages positive community action to Preserve our Natural Playground. Marty Murie of Nativescapes will be leading the cleanup project … [Read more...] about Care For Big Bear Joins Forces with Nativescapes
Winter Prescribed Burning Projects Announced
Big Bear News - Big Bear, CA - With the change to winter weather, officials with San Bernardino National Forest are preparing to implement prescribed burning at sites across the Forest, which include the San Bernardino Mountains. Approximately 2,800 acres are approved for prescribed burning this winter and spring, but not all acres may be accomplished. Fire crews … [Read more...] about Winter Prescribed Burning Projects Announced
Big Bear Visitor Center Temporarily Closed
Big Bear News - Big Bear Lake, CA - Two of the Visitors Center staff were exposed to COVID-19 at home and one has tested positive. Visit Big Bear checked with the County Health Department and, following CDC guidelines, all of the employees who came in contact are also being tested and are quarantined. The Visitor Center will re-open on Jan 10th. If you need to contact … [Read more...] about Big Bear Visitor Center Temporarily Closed