Big Bear, Ca Saturday, April 16, 2011 12:00 pm - Friday, April 15, between 50 and 100 rainbow trout were rescued from culverts and ditches beside the Big Bear City Airport by the California Department of Fish and Game. Because of the abnormally high water levels in Big Bear Lake, mature trout have been swimming into normally dry creek beds to spawn. Many times the fish are … [Read more...] about Trout Rescued and Returned to Big Bear Lake
Vandenberg Rocket Launch Seen Over Big Bear Lake
Big Bear Lake, CA April 15, 2011 4:00 pm - Last night's Atlas 5 rocket launch from Vandenberg Air Force Base near Lompoc, CA was seen over Big Bear Lake. The launch occurred at 9:54 pm, Thursday, April 14, 2011. For more information go to SpaceflightNow.com Thanks to Roger Vieau for the photo of the rocket streaming across the sky above Big Bear Lake. … [Read more...] about Vandenberg Rocket Launch Seen Over Big Bear Lake
Big Bear Discovery Center Offers Holcomb Valley Tours
Big Bear's history includes cattle rustlers, movie stars, and several gold strikes. In the mid 1800’s, Holcomb Valley was an area of extensive gold prospecting. New towns sprang up overnight, and the population swelled to more than the rest of San Bernardino County. To visit this historical area, the Big Bear Discovery Center offers guided 4 x 4 tours every weekend. Spring … [Read more...] about Big Bear Discovery Center Offers Holcomb Valley Tours
Curves Food Drive Benefits Local Pantries
Big Bear, Ca April 13, 2011 8:00 am - During the month of April, the Big Bear Curves Fitness Center is collecting non-perishable food and cash donations to support local food banks. The women’s gym located in the K-Mart Shopping Center collected nearly 1,000 pounds of food during their last annual food drive. Vicki Johnston, owner of the Big Bear franchise, says she first … [Read more...] about Curves Food Drive Benefits Local Pantries
Civil Air Patrol Holds Open House
Big Bear, Ca April 10, 2011 12:00 pm - The Civil Air Patrol’s Bear Valley Squadron #6750 will open their headquarters to the public on Saturday, April 16 beginning at 1:00 pm. Present at the event will be both adult and cadet members of the squadron to share information about their programs. The Civil Air Patrol’s mission includes providing emergency services, aerospace … [Read more...] about Civil Air Patrol Holds Open House