Big Bear, CA - Measure I, the funding measure for the Big Bear Fire Department which needed a two-thirds majority to win, was only able to garner 42% of the affirmative votes. The fire board will meet soon to discuss the future options for the department. The Third District Supervisor's winner is incumbent Dawn Rowe who, with a 56% majority, will be … [Read more...] about Primary Super Tuesday Local Unofficial Results
Super Tuesday Today. Make Your Vote Count!
Big Bear, CA - It is Super Tuesday and for California, and many other states, that means it is election day for the 2020 primaries. The California polls open at 7:00 am and close at 8:00 pm. To find your polling place check your sample ballot or go to the San Bernardino County Registrar of Voters website where you can input your town and address. Polling places are also … [Read more...] about Super Tuesday Today. Make Your Vote Count!
SBNF Pile Burn Operations Today
Big Bear, CA - UPDATE: Saturday, 6pm - San Bernardino National Forest fire crews accomplished 144 acres in today's prescribed burn creating a safe space for firefighters to work to protect Big Bear in the event of a wildfire. Flames may be visible from across the Valley throughout the night. There are no plans for pile burning tomorrow but today's piles could continue to burn … [Read more...] about SBNF Pile Burn Operations Today
BVUSD “Principal for a Day” Activity
Big Bear, CA - Bear Valley Unified School District celebrated their annual “Principal for a Day” activity on Wednesday. The tradition started in 2011 as a way to introduce and engage community members at the school sites. Superintendent Dr. Mary Suzuki stated that “Principal for a Day” gives the community an opportunity to view the innovative work that is occurring at all of … [Read more...] about BVUSD “Principal for a Day” Activity
Chamber Secures $24K in Funding for East Valley
The Big Bear Chamber of Commerce has been awarded four of its five projects submitted for a County Tourism Grant to benefit the unincorporated businesses in our area. According to Chamber Executive Director, Ellen Clarke, while the amount granted is significantly less than what was requested by the Chamber, the revised budget will allow for most of the projects to move … [Read more...] about Chamber Secures $24K in Funding for East Valley