Volunteers are needed on February 28 and March 1 to assist in the annual survey of bighorn sheep in the San Gabriel Mountains. The California Department of Fish and Game, U.S. Forest Service, and the Society for Conservation of Bighorn Sheep have conducted annual surveys for bighorn sheep in the range since 1979. The mountain range once held an estimated 740 bighorn sheep--the … [Read more...] about Volunteers Needed for Bighorn Sheep Survey at February’s End
School District Budget Cuts Will “Cut Deep”
In the first of three meetings with the Budget Advisory Committee of the Bear Valley Unified School District, committee members addressed the daunting task of cutting $890,000 from this year’s school budget of approximately $23.5 million. By way of District staff, the Advisory Committee will make recommendations to the School Board of Trustees who will ultimately make the final … [Read more...] about School District Budget Cuts Will “Cut Deep”
Football Fans Reminded to Designate a Driver on Super Bowl Sunday
Super Bowl Sunday is this weekend and, according to Gary Fernandez, the Public Affairs Officer for the California Highway Patrol, CHP wants to make sure your game plan includes designating a non-drinking driver before the big game. Last year, 12 people were killed in alcohol-involved collisions on Super Bowl Sunday - three times the daily average in California. These deaths … [Read more...] about Football Fans Reminded to Designate a Driver on Super Bowl Sunday
BBES Food Product Fundraiser Checks Out OK
The Big Bear Elementary School Bobcat Booster Club has announced that food products delivered in December 2008 through the fundraising outlet, Cherrydale Fundraising, does not contain ingredients from the two companies, King Nut and Peanut Butter Corporation of America. These companies have been linked to the recent salmonella outbreak involving peanut butter and peanut paste. … [Read more...] about BBES Food Product Fundraiser Checks Out OK
Baldwin Lane Elementary School Fundraiser Read-A-Thon
In other school news, Baldwin Lane Elementary School is holding a fundraising Read-A-Thon on March 6th coinciding with the birthday of Dr. Seuss. Members of the public are invited to come and read to the students. Business Sponsorships are available for $100 in exchange for the opportunity to hang your company banner at the school for a limited time. Contact the school at … [Read more...] about Baldwin Lane Elementary School Fundraiser Read-A-Thon