San Bernardino, CA, December 21, 2012 - The Board of Supervisors has unanimously appointed Assistant Sheriff John McMahon to fill the unexpired term of Sheriff Rod Hoops, who plans to retire on December 31. The appointment was supported by the county’s police chiefs and other law enforcement leaders, officials from communities that contract with the Sheriff’s Department for law … [Read more...] about Supervisors Appoint McMahon As Sheriff
Ramos Adds Three Key Staff Members To Team
San Bernardino, CA, December 20, 2012 - Since taking the Oath of Office on December 3rd, Third District Supervisor James Ramos has put together a team of staff members who can best serve his district which encompasses the Morongo Basin, Big Bear, Barstow, and parts of the Inland Empire. The Board of Supervisors has approved Deputy Chief of Staff Chris Carrillo, Legislative … [Read more...] about Ramos Adds Three Key Staff Members To Team
National Forest Association Is Now Southern California Mountains Foundation
San Bernardino, CA, December 19, 2012 - Twenty years ago a group of people came together with a shared vision. They saw a new way of collaborating to support Southern California's mountain forests. The visionaries grappling with the problem generated a groundbreaking idea to create a non-profit to support the work of the Forest Service in the San Bernardino National Forest, and … [Read more...] about National Forest Association Is Now Southern California Mountains Foundation
Christmas Tree Safety Tips
San Bernardino, CA, December 18, 2012 - The San Bernardino County Fire Department and all of us here at K-BEAR would like to remind you of the following natural Christmas tree safety tips. If you use a natural tree, make a fresh 1-inch cut at the base to open up pores clogged by sap. The fresh cut surface should be creamy-white so that the tree will be able to drink water. For … [Read more...] about Christmas Tree Safety Tips
Healing With Native Plants And Herbs
Fawnsin, CA, December, 15, 2012 - The next Big Bear THRIVES! free gathering will be on Sunday, December 16th from 3:00 pm - 5:30 pm at the Big Bear Discovery Center. Tammie “Rain” Hayes will give a presentation on the healing qualities and medicinal uses of Native Plants and Herbs, which include teas and natural cleansers. Peggy Otterstrom will demonstrate how to grow, gather, … [Read more...] about Healing With Native Plants And Herbs