Big Bear, Ca April 23, 2011 12:00 pm - The Big Bear Valley is surrounded by the San Bernardino National Forest, over 676,000 acres of land set aside in 1907 for the preservation of the natural resources in the area. Enjoying this wilderness area is the reason many residents and cabin owners choose Big Bear for their home. Having a residence within the forest can require … [Read more...] about Enjoying Big Bear Wildlife
Earth Day at the Big Bear Discovery Center
This year’s Earth Day celebrations at the Big Bear Discovery Center on Saturday include something for the entire family. The new mobile Forest Explorer van will be visiting, with interactive displays showing a healthy forest, as well as information for homeowners on how to thin trees in their yards and help to make neighborhoods firesafe. A group of youth volunteers, … [Read more...] about Earth Day at the Big Bear Discovery Center
Easter Egg Food Safety
Big Bear, Ca April 20, 2011 12:00 pm - Coloring, hiding, and hunting for eggs is a tradition for many families at Easter. To make your holiday safe, remember several food safety tips. If you choose to eat the eggs used in an egg hunt, it is important that they are not cracked, hidden in areas where dirt or bacteria may contaminate them, and that they are not out of the … [Read more...] about Easter Egg Food Safety
Butcher Family Builds a Tradition
Big Bear, Ca April 20, 2011 8:00 am - Glenn Butcher grew up in Big Bear. When his father, Bob Butcher opened Butcher’s Block Hardware in 1980, Glenn grew up in the business. He started in the yard, drove a delivery truck, and worked the contractor’s desk before taking over as General Manager after his father passed away in 2007. Glenn and his knowledgeable staff have many … [Read more...] about Butcher Family Builds a Tradition
CSD Board Meeting April 18, 2011
Big Bear City, Ca April 18, 2011 8:00 am - The Big Bear City Community Services District will hold a regular board meeting today at 5:30 pm. On the agenda for this evening’s meeting is the introduction of two proposed ordinances, one to increase ambulance service fees, and the other to increase sewer connection fees. Additional discussion and possible action will be taken on … [Read more...] about CSD Board Meeting April 18, 2011