San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors Chairman Gary Ovitt has, as of today, proclaimed a local emergency due to the confirmation of a swine flu case in San Bernardino County. Within the United States, there are (as of this morning) 109 confirmed cases of the swine flu, and one human death resulting from the respiratory disease associated with pigs. Within San Bernardino … [Read more...] about San Bernardino County Activates Emergency Operations Center in Response to Confirmed Case of Swine Flu; Highland Elementary Closed as Precautionary Measure
Event Survey Teams Being Hired for 2009 Season
The Event Resource Office of Big Bear Valley is hiring survey teams for the 2009 events season. The teams will conduct surveys throughout the year to help the ERO learn more about the event audience and the impact they have on the Valley. Rick Bates of the ERO tells KBHR, “It works better when they work as a team, be it friends or couples, but individuals are welcome to apply. … [Read more...] about Event Survey Teams Being Hired for 2009 Season
FBI Investigation Stems from Relationship Between 14-Year-Old Big Bear Lake Runaway and Adult Sex Registrant from Illinois
An Internet friendship between a 14-year-old Big Bear Lake girl and a 22-year-old male, and alleged sex registrant, from Illinois has resulted in an FBI investigation. Per the statement released today by the Big Bear Sheriff’s Station: “On April 21, deputies of the Big Bear Sheriff’s Station responded to a runaway juvenile call in the City of Big Bear Lake. The 14-year-old … [Read more...] about FBI Investigation Stems from Relationship Between 14-Year-Old Big Bear Lake Runaway and Adult Sex Registrant from Illinois
Bears Golf Team Secures League Championship With Victory Over Twentynine Palms
The Big Bear High School Bears golf team secured their place as DeAnza League champions, given their perfect record in league following their victory over Twentynine Palms this week. The Bears won this match 227-233; leaders in the game were Scott Reynolds, who shot 41; Alex Hird, who shot 42, and Kyle Bruinsma, who shot 49. … [Read more...] about Bears Golf Team Secures League Championship With Victory Over Twentynine Palms