In an effort to recognize the men and women whose high school education was interrupted due to military service or by internment in a Japanese American relocation camp, the San Bernardino County Superintendent of Schools and Department of Veterans Affairs offices have partnered to offer Operation Recognition: Veterans Diploma Project. Per the county’s Department of Veterans … [Read more...] about County to Honor Military Veterans With High School Diplomas
Big Bear News
Bears’ Wrestler Dalton Baca Advances to Masters
Big Bear High School’s Dalton Baca, a senior on the Bears varisty wrestling team, placed 5th at the CIF Northern Section Individual Finals in Oxnard last weekend, and will now represent BBHS at the Masters Competition in Temecula this weekend. Baca is the first Bears wrestler in nine years to qualify for the Masters. … [Read more...] about Bears’ Wrestler Dalton Baca Advances to Masters
DWP’s GM Joel Dickson Plans for Financial Solvency and Long-Term Water Supply
Since joining the Big Bear Lake Department of Water and Power in October, General Manager Joel Dickson has been dealing with the agency’s budget deficits while planning for long-term water supply. In a presentation before the City Council of Big Bear Lake on February 23, Dickson outlined his recommendations for the DWP’s Board of Commissioners. Prior to the Power Point, the … [Read more...] about DWP’s GM Joel Dickson Plans for Financial Solvency and Long-Term Water Supply
Chili Cook-Off to Lead This Summer’s Old Miners’ Days Festivities; Association Planning Meeting on March 2
The community is invited to participate in the 60th annual Old Miners’ Days celebration—and before the events even get underway. A planning meeting, to organize this summer’s activities, will be held on Monday, March 2 and, per Old Miners’ Association President Tony Sundvall, everyone is welcome. “We’re switching the schedule up a little bit this year, “Sundvall tells KBHR, … [Read more...] about Chili Cook-Off to Lead This Summer’s Old Miners’ Days Festivities; Association Planning Meeting on March 2
Children and Seniors to Benefit from City Council’s Distribution of $52,000 in CDBG Funds
Ten local service groups and non-profit programs will each receive at least $5,000 in federal funding in the coming year, as the City Council of Big Bear Lake approved the designation of Community Development Block Grant funds, which are administered by San Bernardino County. The city’s funding allocation is just over $30,000 this year but, coupled with unused funds of years … [Read more...] about Children and Seniors to Benefit from City Council’s Distribution of $52,000 in CDBG Funds