The Big Bear Valley Recreation and Park District is all about the parks this week. On Saturday, County Supervisor Neil Derry will join parks staff at what was once the former Big Bear City Park. As of September 19, the park on Greenway Drive will be re-opened to the public, with a 10am groundbreaking, to be followed by a renovation work party, as well as contests for children, … [Read more...] about Big Bear Valley Recreation and Park District Plans Upgrades for Big Bear City and Erwin Lake Parks
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BVUSD Seeks Applicants for Measure Q Citizens’ Oversight Committee
The Bear Valley Unified School District is looking for Valley residents to serve on the Measure Q Citizens’ Oversight Committee. The volunteer committee will keep the public informed on construction projects that fall under the Measure Q General Obligation Bonds passed by voters in 2002. They will also review expenditures and provide annual reports to the Board of Trustees. … [Read more...] about BVUSD Seeks Applicants for Measure Q Citizens’ Oversight Committee
Blasting Near Dam Rescheduled for Wednesday; Delays on Big Bear Boulevard
Blasting at the Big Bear bridge project, at Big Bear Lake’s west end on Highway 18, was scheduled to take place this afternoon (September 15), though CalTrans has rescheduled that blasting and it will instead take place tomorrow, Wednesday, from 1 to 3pm. This is a tentative schedule, as of this morning, but if planning to take Highway 18 down the front way tomorrow, anticipate … [Read more...] about Blasting Near Dam Rescheduled for Wednesday; Delays on Big Bear Boulevard
Local Fire Departments Participating in Training Activities in Big Bear City Monday Afternoon
Should you see fire activity in Big Bear City this afternoon, both the Big Bear City and Big Bear Lake Fire Departments are participating in training exercises. Big Bear City Fire Captain Brian Parham says that the departments will be training at the Paradise Way facility, and nearby residents should not be alarmed by this activity. It is expected that operations will wrap in … [Read more...] about Local Fire Departments Participating in Training Activities in Big Bear City Monday Afternoon
Over 1,200 Participate in Saturday’s Run the Bear Events; First-Place Finishes for Tony Torres, and Locals Nick Comiskey and Jonathan Stiles
This Saturday’s Run the Bear event, coordinated by the Lighthouse Project and staffed by countless local volunteers, drew roughly 1,250 participants in the full marathon, half-marathon, 5K, Kids’ Kritter Run, and the bike tour, which cycled out of Pine Knot Landing before the sun came up on what turned out to be a beautiful day. Forty-year-old Tony Torres, winner of last … [Read more...] about Over 1,200 Participate in Saturday’s Run the Bear Events; First-Place Finishes for Tony Torres, and Locals Nick Comiskey and Jonathan Stiles