Big Bear Lake, CA, July 5, 2016 - The California Department of Transportation has awarded a $3.1 million project to STL Incorporated that will repair and replace damaged sidewalks, curbs, and gutters, including three traffic signals at various locations along State Route 18, or Big Bear Blvd., in Big Bear Lake from Pine Knot Avenue to Stanfield Cut-off. The sidewalks, curbs, … [Read more...] about Caltrans To Begin Repair Work on the Boulevard
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‘Old Red’ Lights Up For The Holidays
Big Bear, CA, December 23, 2015 - The Big Bear Fire Department will spread Christmas cheer this year as “Old Red” lights up for the Holidays! The 1950 FWD fire engine was recently featured in a mini parade, decorated bumper to bumper in Christmas lights with American flags blazing, followed closely by Medic Engine 281 playing Christmas carols through their P.A. system and … [Read more...] about ‘Old Red’ Lights Up For The Holidays
Resort Life… in Turn of the Century Big Bear
Big Bear, CA, May 31, 2014 - As soon as Big Bear Lake was created by building the original 'Rock Dam' in 1885, tourists started visiting Bear Valley. In 1888, Gus Knight Jr. and John Metcalf purchased 80 acres on the south shore of the lake to build the valley's first resort, The Bear Valley Hotel. Despite the fact that it took two days by stage and burro train to reach the … [Read more...] about Resort Life… in Turn of the Century Big Bear
Shirt Shanty Opens with New Owners
Big Bear Lake, Ca May 24, 2011 8:00 am - The Shirt Shanty has been in the Village on the corner of Pine Knot and Village Drive since 1981. A few weeks ago, the store closed for remodeling and will be open this Friday with new owners, Claudia and Matt Scriven. In the store will be new t-shirt designs and souvenirs not currently sold in Big Bear. The Scrivens won’t sell … [Read more...] about Shirt Shanty Opens with New Owners