Big Bear High School senior Cameron Hennebry was crowned 2009 Winterfest King at the school’s winter formal, held in the BBHS gym this weekend. Hennebry’s court of fellow seniors included Dustin Blauer, Sutton Burnard, Stiven Castillo and Cole Fullmer. … [Read more...] about Cameron Hennebry Crowned BBHS Winterfest King
MWD Adopts New Launch Ramp Regulations to Safeguard Against Quagga Mussel
The Board of Directors of the Municipal Water District adopted the new launch ramp regulations at their meeting of February 4, in an effort to safeguard Big Bear Lake against the threat of the Quagga Mussel in the 2009 boating season. The new resolution is the result of discussions in January meetings, as well as public comment from commercial marinas and others. In the coming … [Read more...] about MWD Adopts New Launch Ramp Regulations to Safeguard Against Quagga Mussel
Snow Removal Continues on Arctic Circle Today; Acosta Hopes to Have Highway 18 Cleared This Afternoon
The front grade of Highway 18 remains closed this morning, from the Big Bear Dam to the Snow Valley area. The A.J. Acosta Company has been clearing snow from Monday’s avalanches since Monday afternoon, and have been working ’round the clock. In a conversation with Andy Acosta this morning, he tells KBHR: “We ran into some safety issues yesterday, because of ledges of snow from … [Read more...] about Snow Removal Continues on Arctic Circle Today; Acosta Hopes to Have Highway 18 Cleared This Afternoon
CPR Class Offered on Saturday; Big Bear Lake Paramedics Will Also Teach AED
If you missed last weekend’s opportunity to participate in the Big Bear City Fire Department’s first aid class, the Big Bear Lake Fire Department will offer a CPR class this Saturday, February 14. During the full day class, which begins at 9am, paramedics will teach one-rescuer CPR, as well as the basics of the automatic external defibrillator. The class is offered for $30, and … [Read more...] about CPR Class Offered on Saturday; Big Bear Lake Paramedics Will Also Teach AED
Highway 18’s “Arctic Circle” Slammed With Big Winter Storm
The A.J. Acosta Company has been at work on re-opening the Arctic Circle portion of Highway 18, since being hired by CalTrans Monday afternoon to remove snow drifts (some as deep as 30 feet) resulting from avalanches on the morning of February 9. The crew from the Acosta Company worked ’round the clock last night, in hopes of having the roadway open this afternoon. However, … [Read more...] about Highway 18’s “Arctic Circle” Slammed With Big Winter Storm