Big Bear Valley, CA -- As we celebrate our Independence Day, our friends at the American Legion Post 584 remind that freedom isn’t free. Thirty-five of the Big Bear Valley’s sons and daughters have already served in the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, and three of those sons--U.S. Army Chief Warrant Officer 3 Rex Kenyon, U.S. Army Specialist Adam Rosema, and U.S. Marine Corps 1st … [Read more...] about Freedom Isn’t Free: We Salute 35 Hometown Military Heroes on Independence Day
Big Bear High School
School Board Approves BAC’s Plan B Recommendation, Amounting to Nearly a Million Dollars in Cuts
Big Bear Valley, CA -- Though it is not yet a done deal, the Board of Trustees for the Bear Valley Unified School District did implement additional cuts to school programs in adopting the fiscal year 2010/2011 budget on June 23. The Board adopted the budget as it was presented to them in a June 21st budget workshop—and this includes the Budget Advisory Committee’s Plan B … [Read more...] about School Board Approves BAC’s Plan B Recommendation, Amounting to Nearly a Million Dollars in Cuts
Teachers’ Union Elects Seven New Chairmen (Including Negotiators) to Committee of 10
Big Bear Valley, CA -- In additional news from Bear Valley Unified, the Bear Valley Education Association, the bargaining unit that represents the certificated union (meaning teachers), has seven new chairmen on their committee of 10, including two newly elected negotiators, Ken Nettlebeck of BBHS and Pam Reames of Big Bear Elementary. For many years, high school teacher Scott … [Read more...] about Teachers’ Union Elects Seven New Chairmen (Including Negotiators) to Committee of 10
Big Bear High School Class of 1985 Reunion
Big Bear High's Class of 1985, the last class to graduate from "the old high school" in Big Bear Lake, returns to Big Bear for their 25-year reunion. Festivities begin with Friday night mixer at Sandy's Sports Bar at 7pm on July 23; Saturday's activities include 9am walk along the Alpine Pedal Path (meet at North Shore Elementary at 8:45am) and 9am golf event at Bear Mountain … [Read more...] about Big Bear High School Class of 1985 Reunion
Civil Air Patrol Cadet Andrew Ruiz Promoted; BBHS Seniors Kevin Magdiel and Jake Murie Earn Eagle Scout Badges
Big Bear Valley, CA -- Three young men from the Big Bear Valley have been honored for their effort and commitment in ceremonies held this month. Civil Air Patrol cadet Andrew Ruiz, a 14-year-old who finished eighth grade this week, was honored with the Wright Brothers Award, earned for having completed all Airman ranks with Squadron 6750 prior to transitioning into the Sergeant … [Read more...] about Civil Air Patrol Cadet Andrew Ruiz Promoted; BBHS Seniors Kevin Magdiel and Jake Murie Earn Eagle Scout Badges