Did you know that the median age of Big Bear Lake residents is over 12 years older than the rest of San Bernardino County? Per a profile of the City of Big Bear Lake, which was generated by the Southern California Association of Governments (or SCAG), Big Bear Lake residents average age 42, while in greater San Bernardino County that average is age 30. The SCAG-produced … [Read more...] about City of Big Bear Lake Statistical Data Provided by SCAG; City’s Median Age Higher Than County’s, Though Other Numbers Smaller
Big Bear History
Tom Sanchez, Bear Valley Unified’s First Principal, Celebrated in Weekend Memorial
Members of the Big Bear community gathered in Long Beach this past weekend, to celebrate the life of Bear Valley Unified’s first principal, Tom Sanchez, who passed away on July 24. Tom Sanchez and wife Jean were both teachers in Big Bear and, in fact, Tom began teaching at Big Bear High School when it was still part of the Victor Valley Union High School District. Sanchez … [Read more...] about Tom Sanchez, Bear Valley Unified’s First Principal, Celebrated in Weekend Memorial
Old Miners’ Days Parade Is Still Kickin’; Historical Society and Cowboy Gathering Take Top Honors for Floats
This year’s Old Miners’ Days Parade, in celebration of 60 years of Old Miners’ festivities, included 140 or so entries that marched, rolled and trotted down Big Bear Boulevard and, for the first time in five years, the Village L as well. Given the theme “60 Years ’n’ Still Kickin’,” the 14 local floats played with the kickin’ theme, though the Big Bear Cowboy Gathering took top … [Read more...] about Old Miners’ Days Parade Is Still Kickin’; Historical Society and Cowboy Gathering Take Top Honors for Floats
State Schools Superintendent Offers Top 10 Tips for Keeping Kids Engaged and Learning During the Summer; Historical Museum Open Weekends and Wednesdays
State Superintendent of Schools Jack O’Connell this week offered his top 10 tips to help parents keep their children active and engaged in learning during the summer recess. Per O’Connell, “Instead of letting economic pressures burden already hard-pressed families, we should take advantage of low-cost activities to do as a family. Here are my suggestions for parents to help … [Read more...] about State Schools Superintendent Offers Top 10 Tips for Keeping Kids Engaged and Learning During the Summer; Historical Museum Open Weekends and Wednesdays
Big Bear Discovery Center Gets An Iconic Big Bear, A Gift from the Tschoops of Sugarloaf
There’s a real big bear at the Big Bear Discovery Center, thanks to a donation from the Tschoop family of Sugarloaf. The Discovery Center’s new icon is a bear skin with a full-head open-mouth grizzly bear that is nine feet long and eight feet wide from claw to claw. Says the DC’s Director Denis Thomas, “This is a fantastic addition to the Discovery Center’s collection and we … [Read more...] about Big Bear Discovery Center Gets An Iconic Big Bear, A Gift from the Tschoops of Sugarloaf