Big Bear, Ca July 15, 2011 1:00 pm - With much of Los Angeles in an uproar over the closing of the parts of the 405 this weekend, Big Bear would like to offer a solution. Come visit our cool mountain air, beautiful lake, great hiking and mountain biking trails, cozy cabins, full-service hotels, and restaurants for any taste, even Nepalese! No need to travel the 405 freeway to … [Read more...] about Carmegeddon Solution: Big Bear
Fire District Board Updated on Firewise Programs
Big Bear Lake, Ca July 15, 2011 12:00 pm - During Wednesday’s meeting of the Big Bear Lake Fire District, Fire Fuels Reduction Supervisor David Yegge gave a presentation about the multiple fire prevention programs the city is pursuing. Big Bear Lake has received commendation for these programs, including an article in Sunset Magazine last September called “Doing it right: … [Read more...] about Fire District Board Updated on Firewise Programs
GPS Readings to Determine Earthquake Fault Movement
Big Bear, Ca July 15, 2011 8:00 am - Four research scientists visiting Big Bear this weekend won't be seen in the Village or on the lake. The two teams of geology students are in the Valley to measure earthquake fault movement. The project headed by Cal State San Bernardino professor of geological sciences Sally McGill, is surveying benchmarks around the Inland Empire using … [Read more...] about GPS Readings to Determine Earthquake Fault Movement
Chili Cookoff Hottest Event this Weekend
Big Bear’s chili cookoff this Saturday is set to be the spiciest event of the weekend. Over 40 chili cooks are coming to Big Bear to compete with local cookers in this International Chili Society sanctioned cook-off, each hoping to be the winner and go on to the all-California competition. Four categories will be judged: red chili, green chili, salsa, and people’s choice. … [Read more...] about Chili Cookoff Hottest Event this Weekend
New Fire Chief for Big Bear Lake Sworn In
Big Bear Lake, Ca July 14, 2011 12:00 pm - Yesterday’s meeting of the Big Bear Lake Fire Protection District was notable in many ways. With most items on the agenda entered on the Consent Calendar, the board was able to focus their attention on a presentation on the Healthy Urban Forest Initiative by David Yegge and the final item on the agenda, the swearing in … [Read more...] about New Fire Chief for Big Bear Lake Sworn In