The employees of our local Southwest Gas are asking the community to share the warmth this winter, by donating new or gently-used coats to their 12th annual Winter Coat Drive. Through October 30, donations of coats will be welcomed at seven locations, those being Bear Valley Electric Service, the Department of Water and Power, the Big Bear City Community Services District, … [Read more...] about Southwest Gas Accepting Donations in 12th Annual Winter Coat Drive; Seven Drop-Off Locations Through October 30th
Forest Service Plans Wild Burros Round-Up, the First in 12 Years
Those in the Shay Meadows neighborhood and East Valley areas are likely familiar with the burros in the Big Bear Valley and, in fact, the San Bernardino National Forest says that, over the past year, a herd of burros has moved from forest lands east of Baldwin Lake and into residential areas including Erwin Lake and Sugarloaf. The influx of burros entering residential areas has … [Read more...] about Forest Service Plans Wild Burros Round-Up, the First in 12 Years
Municipal Water District’s Regular Meeting to Be Followed by Kayak and Canoe Rentals Workshop This Afternoon
A special workshop to discuss kayak and canoe rentals outside of commercial marinas will be held this afternoon, as the Big Bear Municipal Water District’s Board of Directors will hold a public meeting at 2pm. The MWD’s General Manager Scott Heule tells KBHR that no action will be taken today, though the Board will be taking and reviewing public input regarding the rental of … [Read more...] about Municipal Water District’s Regular Meeting to Be Followed by Kayak and Canoe Rentals Workshop This Afternoon
More From City Council: $2 Million in Grants, Snowplow Contracts, Prop 1A Receivables, and Recognition to Ken Watts
The City of Big Bear Lake has received $2 million in grant funding from the Clean Water State Revolving Fund Program and, as announced by City Engineer David Lawrence at this week’s City Council meeting, these funds are designated for two sewer projects, one of which is the rehabilitation of the City’s lift station No. 2/2A. This sewer pump, located off Lakeview Drive, … [Read more...] about More From City Council: $2 Million in Grants, Snowplow Contracts, Prop 1A Receivables, and Recognition to Ken Watts
Over 100 Contribute to Forest Replanting on National Public Lands Day; Volunteers Needed for Saturday’s Restoration Project
National Public Lands Day, this year held on September 26, started in 1994 and yet, this year, over 150,000 volunteers participated in the opportunity to contribute to public lands at over 2,000 locations, including national parks. Locally, the San Bernardino National Forest’s forest restoration day, three Saturdays ago, included over 100 volunteers from throughout San … [Read more...] about Over 100 Contribute to Forest Replanting on National Public Lands Day; Volunteers Needed for Saturday’s Restoration Project