San Bernardino County’s Public Health Officer, Dr. Maxwell Ohikhuare, announced today the County’s fifth death resulting from the H1N1 virus, previously referred to as “swine flu.” As of August 19, there are a total of 206 confirmed H1N1 flu virus cases, and 32 hospitalized cases in San Bernardino County. The majority of those affected have experienced mild or moderate illness, … [Read more...] about County’s Public Health Department Announces Fifth County Death Resulting from H1N1 Virus; Vaccine Unavailable Until Fall
Rainbow Kids Club Still Accepting Students for Before and After-School Care; Soroptimists Offer Scholarships
Parents, if you are still seeking before and after-school care for your child, the Rainbow Kids Club program offered by the Big Bear Valley Recreation and Park District still has space available. Rainbow Kids Club operates from three school sites—Baldwin Lane Elementary, Big Bear Elementary, and North Shore Elementary—for students in grades kindergarten through sixth. According … [Read more...] about Rainbow Kids Club Still Accepting Students for Before and After-School Care; Soroptimists Offer Scholarships
Bear Mountain’s Cathleen Calkins Wins National Award as Outstanding Ski Patroller of the Year
Local ski patroller Cathleen Calkins was honored by her peers of the Bear Mountain Ski Patrol staff, as they nominated her for the Outstanding Paid Patroller of the Year award, which six-season staffer Calkins won for the Southern California Region, which includes resorts Snow Summit, Waterman, Baldy, Alta Sierra, Snow Valley and Bear Mountain. Calkins explains to KBHR that … [Read more...] about Bear Mountain’s Cathleen Calkins Wins National Award as Outstanding Ski Patroller of the Year
East Valley Chipping Program Back-Logged Due to “Tremendous Community Support”; Bear City Fire Department Working on Fuel Breaks As Well
Big Bear City Fire Chief Jeff Willis outlined some specifics of the hazard abatement program, otherwise known as neighborhood chipping, during this week’s meeting of the Board of Directors of the Big Bear City Community Services District. With assistance from San Bernardino County crews, the Big Bear City Fire Department has been chipping dead vegetation and tree trimmings left … [Read more...] about East Valley Chipping Program Back-Logged Due to “Tremendous Community Support”; Bear City Fire Department Working on Fuel Breaks As Well
You Don’t Have to Be a Supreme Athlete to Participate in Run the Bear; September 12 Marathon Event Also Includes Cycle Tour, 5K, and Kids’ Kritter Run
The Lighthouse Project is inviting both athletes and casual fitness buffs of all ages to participate in the Run the Bear Big Bear Lake Marathon in just three weeks on Saturday, September 12. More than just a marathon, the event offers a cycle tour around Big Bear Lake, as well as a full marathon, half-marathon, 5K and a ‘Kids' Kritter Run,’ sponsored by our local Sierra Club. … [Read more...] about You Don’t Have to Be a Supreme Athlete to Participate in Run the Bear; September 12 Marathon Event Also Includes Cycle Tour, 5K, and Kids’ Kritter Run