Big Bear City, CA, August 26, 2014 -- (Written by Cathy Herrick) The Bear Valley Unified School District (BVUSD ) held a Board Workshop meeting last week. Discussion included an overview of the district’s facilities in terms of maintenance and operations. The Board is exploring options in moving the District forward in light of 17 years of declining enrollment and the plight … [Read more...] about With Declining Enrollment and Aging Buildings, School District May Close Elementary School
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Election Update: Candidates Added to November Race
Big Bear Lake, CA, August 15, 2014 - The statewide general election is November 4, 2014, and voter information guides will be mailed out the first week of October. The Registrar of Voters updated their records overnight to include additional candidates for the Big Bear Airport District (see full list below). The ballot will include open seats on six local governing boards: the … [Read more...] about Election Update: Candidates Added to November Race
School District Launches Pilot Program for Vertical Farming
Big Bear City, CA, August 11, 2014 - The Big Bear Valley is keeping step with what’s become a national mainstream trend: growing local, organic food. Last April, educator Stephen Ritz brought his message of healing the food system to the annual Lighthouse Summit--inspiring many audience members to ditch fast food in favor of more fresh produce. Known as the Bronx Gardener, … [Read more...] about School District Launches Pilot Program for Vertical Farming
Energy Efficiency Means Cash
Big Bear Lake, CA, November 25, 2013 - Bear Valley Electric Service is giving its customers plenty of incentive to increase their energy efficiency, through its Business Lighting Rebate Program. BVES recently gave the Bear Valley Unified School District a rebate for nearly $18,900 to help offset the costs of installing new energy-efficient CFL lighting that will cut lighting … [Read more...] about Energy Efficiency Means Cash
Bear Valley Educators Invited to “Appreciation Days” at Barnes & Noble
Redlands, CA, October 7, 2013 - Barnes & Noble in Redlands always gives K-12 educators a 20% discount on school supplies, but during Educator Appreciation Days, they'll get 25% off both classroom and personal purchases. Homeschooling and traditional teachers in the Bear Valley Unified School District are invited to bring their membership card to the bookstore between … [Read more...] about Bear Valley Educators Invited to “Appreciation Days” at Barnes & Noble