Big Bear Lake, CA, November 6, 2012 - In a written statement released today by Kurt Madden, Superintendent of the Bear Valley Unified School District, he addressed an incident that occurred yesterday, November 5th on a local school campus. At approximately 3:45 pm, it was reported to the administration of the Big Bear Middle School that a handgun was on campus. The … [Read more...] about School District Recovers Gun on Local Campus
Debby Dokter 1955-2012
Big Bear Lake, CA, November 5, 1012 - After a two and a half year battle with cancer, Debby Dokter passed yesterday afternoon at her home in Big Bear Lake. She was 57 years old. Debby and her husband, Garry, own the two Elevation Day Spa locations in Big Bear and have called Big Bear home for many years. The family will hold a celebration of Debby's life in the future with … [Read more...] about Debby Dokter 1955-2012
Service Organizations Accepting Applications for Holiday Food and Gift Programs
Big Bear, CA, November 2, 2012 - The Kiwanis and Holiday Giving Collaborative Partners will be accepting applications for the annual Gifts for Kids program and holiday food baskets this weekend on Saturday, November 3rd and Sunday, November 4th. Seniors, families and individuals interested in signing up for either of these programs can apply in person on either day at the … [Read more...] about Service Organizations Accepting Applications for Holiday Food and Gift Programs
Big Bear Valley School Loses API Ranking
Big Bear, CA, October 30, 2012 - The State of California has removed 23 schools of their Academic Performance Index, or API, ranking and enforced consequences on those schools after they reported incidents of testing irregularities, or cheating, in administering standardized tests given to students last spring. One of the schools reporting to the State was Big Bear Valley's … [Read more...] about Big Bear Valley School Loses API Ranking
Another Weekend for Oktoberfest!
Big Bear, CA, September 20, 2012 - The Big Bear Lake Oktoberfest returns for another weekend in Big Bear and will run every weekend through October 27th celebrating their 42-year with German style family fun. Rated Southern California’s #1 Oktoberfest, pre-purchase your tickets at bigbearevents.com or call 585-3000. Pre-purchased tickets will allow for expedited entry into … [Read more...] about Another Weekend for Oktoberfest!