The County of San Bernardino Department of Public Health confirmed this year’s first human death from West Nile Virus (WNV) this month. After extending condolences to the victim’s family, San Bernardino County Health Officer Maxwell Ohikhuare, M.D. turned his attention to prevention, saying, “We continue to see an increase of WNV activity throughout the county and therefore, we … [Read more...] about West Nile Virus Claims One Human Life
“Friends of Libraries Week” Means Bargain Books in Big Bear
Big Bear Lake, CA, October 23, 2013 - The eighth annual National Friends of Libraries Week is underway (October 20-26), and with it comes a giant book sale at our local library. Established in 1991, the Friends of the Big Bear Valley Library are now offering a huge selection of children's books, paperbacks, hardcovers, audio books, videos, DVDs and CDs -- with all items … [Read more...] about “Friends of Libraries Week” Means Bargain Books in Big Bear
Town Hall Meetings Will Explain Affordable Care Act
Big Bear Lake, CA, October 22, 2013 - The Bear Valley Community Healthcare District is holding a series of town hall meetings to educate the public about the new health care coverage options available under the Affordable Care Act. The meetings are also a chance to learn about service updates at Bear Valley Community Hospital. Refreshments will be provided along with a … [Read more...] about Town Hall Meetings Will Explain Affordable Care Act
Sheriff’s Station Collects Prescription Drugs October 26
Big Bear Lake, CA, October 21, 2013 - This Saturday, October 26th is Nationwide Prescription Drug Take-Back Day, and the Big Bear Sheriff's Station will be collecting your medications for disposal from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Last April, Americans turned in 371 tons of prescription drugs at over 5,800 sites across the country. The San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department … [Read more...] about Sheriff’s Station Collects Prescription Drugs October 26
Chamber Executive Shifts Priorities
Big Bear Lake, CA, October 18, 2013 - The Big Bear Chamber of Commerce announced this week that Executive Director Rachel Wade has tendered her resignation. Wade started in March of 2012; her last day will be November 15, 2013. Wade said, "I have to say that resigning from the Chamber was a very hard choice to make. The Chamber is a very important part of our business … [Read more...] about Chamber Executive Shifts Priorities