Bear Valley Unified School District welcomed new Superintendent of Schools Dr. Nancy Wright in a reception in the new Big Bear Middle School cafeteria last night, in an event that included school teachers and staff, as well as past BVUSD Superintendents Dr. Russ Reynolds and Dr. Rudy Macioge (who has served as recent interim sup’), past Assistant Superintendents Dr. Al Waner … [Read more...] about BVUSD Trustees, Teachers and Past Superintendents Welcome New Superintendent Dr. Nancy Wright; “This Is My Third Day on the Job, and I Love It”
Bear Valley Electric to Process Financial Assistance Applications on Tuesday; Low-Income Households Can Get Aid for Utility Bills
Families and individuals who could use financial assistance with utility bills can start readying the paperwork, as Bear Valley Electric Service will be hosting HEAP application processing next week. Starting next Tuesday morning, October 27 at 9am, applications for HEAP, which stands for the Home Energy Assistance Program, will be accepted for the first 30 in line, another 20 … [Read more...] about Bear Valley Electric to Process Financial Assistance Applications on Tuesday; Low-Income Households Can Get Aid for Utility Bills
Potential for Extended Delays on Highway 18 at the Dam Today
If taking Highway 18 west beyond the dam today (October 21), just know that current delays are longer than usual as crews are removing a large rock, referred to as “the can opener rock.” Delays at the dam bridge are generally 15 to 20 minutes, and will continue weekdays from 7am to 5pm, to accommodate the Big Bear bridge project, scheduled for completion in 2011. But, again, … [Read more...] about Potential for Extended Delays on Highway 18 at the Dam Today
Century 21 Bonnie Blue Hosts Saturday’s Free Pumpkin Patch Celebration
If you haven’t yet picked your pumpkin for the Halloween season, or are looking for a fun and free family outing, Century 21 Bonnie Blue Real Estate will be hosting their sixth annual Pumpkin Patch Celebration this Saturday, October 24. As Bonnie Blue tells KBHR, “We do this every year, and this year we are giving away 800 pumpkins. We also have games and prizes and candy, Art … [Read more...] about Century 21 Bonnie Blue Hosts Saturday’s Free Pumpkin Patch Celebration
San Bernardino Man Charged With Murder and Arson for the Old Fire of October 2003
It was just about six years ago, on October 25, 2003, that the Old Fire broke out at Old Waterman Canyon Road and Highway 18, ultimately resulting in the evacuation of 30 communities, including the Big Bear Valley, and the burning of 91,000 acres, damage to nearly 1,000 homes and six deaths from heart attacks, five of those said to be directly related to the stress of the fire. … [Read more...] about San Bernardino Man Charged With Murder and Arson for the Old Fire of October 2003