After an action-packed three-and-a-half-day school week, all is well at Big Bear High School. This morning’s prom assembly in Our House was full of Bears’ spirit, and the red, black and white. Prior to the introduction of the prom court in their formal wear, BBHS students reviewed the responsibility pledge from this week’s “Every 15 Minutes” activities, which the Big Bear … [Read more...] about Big Bear High School Wraps Their Short Week With Plenty of Bears’ Spirit
Big Bear News
Safe Swimming and Lakeside BarBQing Available at Swim Beach, Site of Fourth of July Concert
The Big Bear Valley Recreation and Park District has opened Swim Beach for the season, and hours of operation are currently noon to 5pm on both Saturdays and Sundays. In addition to a white sandy beach (and current lake temps in the 60s), the district’s Assistant Regional Manager Lorie Judd says, “We have qualified, certified lifeguards on staff and the snack bar is open. … [Read more...] about Safe Swimming and Lakeside BarBQing Available at Swim Beach, Site of Fourth of July Concert
Weekly Blasting to Take Place for Big Bear Bridge Project; Motorists Can Expect Midweek Flagging on Highway 18
CalTrans has extended weekday hours for flagging on Highway 18 to accommodate work on the Big Bear bridge project at the dam. Motorists heading up and down the mountain the “front way” can expect flagging from 7am to 5pm Monday through Friday. Though one lane will remain open, delays of 15-20 minutes can be expected. However, no flagging for the construction project will be … [Read more...] about Weekly Blasting to Take Place for Big Bear Bridge Project; Motorists Can Expect Midweek Flagging on Highway 18
On-Demand Curbside Chipping Available to Big Bear Lake Residents; Neighborhood Chipping for East Valley Starts With Baldwin Lake Area Next Week
The neighborhood chipping program is underway in the City of Big Bear Lake, and coming soon to East Valley neighborhoods. If you haven’t yet cleared defensible space on your property, it includes removing the lower limbs and branches of trees, up to six feet from the ground, as well as thinning trees, and pruning up and trimming back overgrown vegetation. For those within Big … [Read more...] about On-Demand Curbside Chipping Available to Big Bear Lake Residents; Neighborhood Chipping for East Valley Starts With Baldwin Lake Area Next Week
Sunday’s Team Big Bear Mountain Bike Race Is Second Event in “Conquer the Bear” Series
Team Big Bear hosts the first of three cross-country mountain biking events this Sunday, May 31, and nearly 300 mountain bikers, from novice to pro, are expected to participate. Team Big Bear’s Shoot-Out #1 will also be the second competition in the Conquer the Bear series hosted by the Open Air Big Bear coalition; to date, title holders are Ted Devito of Big Bear Lake and … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Team Big Bear Mountain Bike Race Is Second Event in “Conquer the Bear” Series