Big Bear City, CA, February 7, 2014 - Mark Mills is trading in the title "Assistant Fire Chief" for "Fire Chief." After his last day with the Big Bear Fire Department on February 21, he’ll head north to San Anselmo for his new position with the Ross Valley Fire Department. At Tuesday’s Fire Authority meeting, Fire Chief Jeff Willis highlighted Mills’s accomplishments during … [Read more...] about Asst. Chief Mills Heads to Bay Area
Stray Animals Can be “Furever Yours”
Big Bear City, CA, February 6, 2014 - If you’ve been wanting to add a pet to your family, now’s a good time to do it. San Bernardino County Animal Care and Control is hosting the Furever Yours Pet Adoption Event from February 8th to the 14th at the Big Bear Animal Shelter, which currently has dogs and cats waiting for a good home. As of today, a white-and-yellow cat is … [Read more...] about Stray Animals Can be “Furever Yours”
Sara Russ Maps Out Priorities For Healthcare District
Big Bear Lake, CA, February 5, 2014 - After serving a little more than a year on the Bear Valley Community Healthcare District (BVCHD) Board of Directors, Sara Russ is taking the reins. Her fellow board members elected officers last week, and named her President, an election she calls “a rare opportunity that comes with great responsibility.” Russ joined the BVCHD board in … [Read more...] about Sara Russ Maps Out Priorities For Healthcare District
H1N1 Flu Strain is Still Claiming Lives
San Bernardino County, CA, February 3, 2014 - As flu activity increases statewide; the number of flu-related deaths in San Bernardino County has risen to 16 in the past three weeks--a sharp rise from the 2012-2013 season in which only five flu-related deaths were confirmed. While the majority of fatalities happened with individuals between the ages of 40-59, scattered … [Read more...] about H1N1 Flu Strain is Still Claiming Lives
Kids Ride Free With PB&J
Big Bear Lake, CA, February 1, 2014 - Even without the recent snowfall, our local ski resorts would’ve been busy this weekend, hosting special events on both days. Today, it’s the Peanut Butter and Rail Jam at Bear Mountain, Volcom’s amateur snowboard contest. This free event features multiple divisions for men and women of all ages, and the top 5 in each division qualify for … [Read more...] about Kids Ride Free With PB&J