If you don’t have dental insurance, the Loma Linda University School of Dentistry has announced a unique opportunity. As part of their licensing examination, the 2009 graduating class of is looking for individuals who need certain types of dental care. Students will hold free limited evaluations to identify potential patients. You must be at least 16 years old and cannot have … [Read more...] about Free Dental Care Offered Through LLU School of Dentistry
Up to a Foot of Snow Prompts Chain Requirements for All Mountain Roads, Snow Slide on Arctic Circle
Given the snow over the weekend, which the resorts claim dumped up to a foot of fresh powder, the City of Big Bear Lake has called snow conditions into effect, so no parking on city streets to allow for snowplowing operations. CalTrans has called R2 chain requirements for all roads to, from and within the Big Bear Valley. An R2 requirement means that you must have chains on the … [Read more...] about Up to a Foot of Snow Prompts Chain Requirements for All Mountain Roads, Snow Slide on Arctic Circle
Motorists, Allow Extra Commute Time Over Dam
Construction signs are appearing at the west end of the valley, as Caltrans prepares to start the $39 million project to rebuild a new bridge over the Bear Valley Dam. Lane closures with flagging will start today and continue through Wednesday from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., so prepare for delays of up to 20 minutes. The first order of business will be to place concrete barriers … [Read more...] about Motorists, Allow Extra Commute Time Over Dam
Big Bear On Track For Snowfall Average
Six to twelve inches of snow fell over the weekend, with several more expected on Monday. To put things in perspective, the seasonal average for the area is 70 inches, and Big Bear has received 60 inches so far this season. … [Read more...] about Big Bear On Track For Snowfall Average
County Supervisor Ovitt Issues Statement on Unfunded Mandates
Given the financial state of the state, San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors Chairman Gary Ovitt is in opposition to any attempt by the State of California to impose unfunded mandates. In a statement issued by Chairman Ovitt, he says: “In these uncertain financial times when all scenarios are being reviewed regarding our current budget situation, it is important to keep … [Read more...] about County Supervisor Ovitt Issues Statement on Unfunded Mandates