Big Bear News - Big Bear Lake, CA - UPDATE: 10/3/20, 4PM - Smoke is visible today from the El Dorado Fire now at 22,744 acres and 93% containment. Trees and stumps continue to burn within the containment line and does not present a threat to Big Bear. Please do not call 911 if you see smoke coming from this area. UPDATE: 9/27/20, 12NOON: Fire activity near containment … [Read more...] about El Dorado Fire – Update
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Two Separate Restaurant Fires Reported Within Two Hours.
This morning at 10:17am, a fire was reported burning at 41025 Big Bear Boulevard, the location of Fuji restaurant. The boulevard was blocked with for a short time with first responders and their equipment. The nature of the fire is under investigation but initial indications are that while the restaurant was closed a fire may have originated in the kitchen and spread to … [Read more...] about Two Separate Restaurant Fires Reported Within Two Hours.
Earth Day at the Big Bear Discovery Center
This year’s Earth Day celebrations at the Big Bear Discovery Center on Saturday include something for the entire family. The new mobile Forest Explorer van will be visiting, with interactive displays showing a healthy forest, as well as information for homeowners on how to thin trees in their yards and help to make neighborhoods firesafe. A group of youth volunteers, … [Read more...] about Earth Day at the Big Bear Discovery Center
Easter Egg Food Safety
Big Bear, Ca April 20, 2011 12:00 pm - Coloring, hiding, and hunting for eggs is a tradition for many families at Easter. To make your holiday safe, remember several food safety tips. If you choose to eat the eggs used in an egg hunt, it is important that they are not cracked, hidden in areas where dirt or bacteria may contaminate them, and that they are not out of the … [Read more...] about Easter Egg Food Safety
Butcher Family Builds a Tradition
Big Bear, Ca April 20, 2011 8:00 am - Glenn Butcher grew up in Big Bear. When his father, Bob Butcher opened Butcher’s Block Hardware in 1980, Glenn grew up in the business. He started in the yard, drove a delivery truck, and worked the contractor’s desk before taking over as General Manager after his father passed away in 2007. Glenn and his knowledgeable staff have many … [Read more...] about Butcher Family Builds a Tradition