It was a week ago today that five-year-old Big Bear Lake resident Kushan Bhandari lost his life, when he and his mother and older brother were the victims of a hit-and-run collision on Lakeview Drive at Bartlett, just west of the Big Bear Lake Post Office. Kushan’s mother, Sujana, and 11-year-old brother Kushal have since been released from the hospital; the Bhandari family, … [Read more...] about Services for Kushan Bhandari to Take Place on Friday; Reward Offered for Arrest and Conviction of Driver in July 30 Hit-and-Run
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Minimum School Day for BBMS and Elementaries Today; Melinda Peterson Named New Baldwin Lane Principal
Today is a minimum day at most Bear Valley Unified Schools, to allow for teachers’ strategic planning. This Thursday, and every Thursday, will be minimum days for students at the elementary schools (Baldwin Lane, Big Bear and North Shore) and Big Bear Middle School. In other news from BVUSD, the Board of Trustees yesterday confirmed the hiring of Melinda Peterson, to serve as … [Read more...] about Minimum School Day for BBMS and Elementaries Today; Melinda Peterson Named New Baldwin Lane Principal
Wind Advisory and Red Flag Warning for Mountains and Deserts Today; Motorists Advised to Proceed With Caution, and All Should Be Fire Safe
The National Weather Service has issued a Wind Advisory for the San Bernardino mountains and surrounding deserts today (Thursday, August 6). Strong, gusty winds up to 35 miles per hour are expected during this Wind Advisory, which extends through 9pm tonight. These strong winds could make driving difficult, especially for those in high profile vehicles, so motorists are advised … [Read more...] about Wind Advisory and Red Flag Warning for Mountains and Deserts Today; Motorists Advised to Proceed With Caution, and All Should Be Fire Safe
Local Chapter of AARP to Offer Driver Safety Course for Seniors; Registration Due Next Week
The Big Bear Lake chapter of AARP will offer a special opportunity for seniors when, on August 17 and 18, the AARP Driver Safety Program will be offered to drivers ages 50 and over. The two-day class, which has been around for 25 years and helped millions of drivers to date, will provide an update on the rules of the road, as well as offering tips to adjust to age-related … [Read more...] about Local Chapter of AARP to Offer Driver Safety Course for Seniors; Registration Due Next Week
Municipal Water District to Reconsider Resolution to Eliminate Headwalks in Today’s Meeting
The Board of Directors of the Big Bear Municipal Water District will once again address a resolution with regard to headwalks in their regular meeting, scheduled for 1:15pm today at the MWD offices at 40524 Lakeview Drive in Big Bear Lake. Headwalks are the fixed piers or walks that extend from the shoreline and, given new Fish and Game, as well as CEQA, requirements that … [Read more...] about Municipal Water District to Reconsider Resolution to Eliminate Headwalks in Today’s Meeting