The loud noises and flashing lights of a fireworks display can be distressing for pets. That said, it is recommended that during the Fourth of July fireworks display (to be over Big Bear Lake after dark tomorrow), you leave your pets at home and indoors. Dog experts at HomeoPet.com say that fireworks, and loud noises, can be interpreted by canines as threatening, so they may … [Read more...] about Fireworks Can Be Distressing for Pets; Experts Recommend Leaving the Dogs at Home
Big Bear News
Last Fourth of July Set New Record on Big Bear Lake; MWD Offers Extended Ramp Hours (and Free Fishing) on Saturday
The Big Bear Municipal Water District, the agency that oversees Big Bear Lake, anticipates a very busy weekend in light of the Fourth of July holiday. The last time the Fourth fell on a Saturday, back in 1996, a record 963 boats were on the lake—though this record was shattered last year, on Friday the Fourth, when it is estimated that 1,000 vessels were on Big Bear Lake in the … [Read more...] about Last Fourth of July Set New Record on Big Bear Lake; MWD Offers Extended Ramp Hours (and Free Fishing) on Saturday
CHP Plans Mountain-Area Sobriety Checkpoints for Friday, July 3
Officers from our local office of the California Highway Patrol, based in Running Springs, will be conducting San Bernardino mountain-area sobriety checkpoints on Friday, July 3. The CHP’s goal, per their statement, is to ensure the safe passage of each and every motorist; sobriety checkpoints are a proven, effective tool for achieving this goal and are designated to augment … [Read more...] about CHP Plans Mountain-Area Sobriety Checkpoints for Friday, July 3
Big Bear Valley’s Five Post Offices Closed on Saturday; Big Bear Lake, Big Bear City and Fawnskin P.O. Open Full Day Friday
Given the national holiday, all five of Big Bear Valley’s post offices will be closed on Saturday, the Fourth of July. Some changes to the hours of operation will be in place for post office locations in Sugarloaf and the Moonridge Annex, which is located behind Vons. The Sugarloaf P.O. will close one hour early, at 3pm, on Friday the 3rd; the Moonridge Annex will be closed for … [Read more...] about Big Bear Valley’s Five Post Offices Closed on Saturday; Big Bear Lake, Big Bear City and Fawnskin P.O. Open Full Day Friday
Fines Up to $5,000 for Possession of Fireworks Within Big Bear Valley; BarBQ Restrictions Also in Place for Fourth of July
Given the high fire danger in Big Bear, which is unique in its wildland urban interface, no fireworks of any kind are allowed, per the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department. As no fireworks are permitted in the San Bernardino mountains, we're told that routine vehicle searches by law enforcement personnel may be possible. Fines for the possession of illegal fireworks can … [Read more...] about Fines Up to $5,000 for Possession of Fireworks Within Big Bear Valley; BarBQ Restrictions Also in Place for Fourth of July