A fifth member of the Governing Board of the Big Bear Area Regional Wastewater Agency is scheduled to be appointed tomorrow, pending a vote by the San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors. Fawnskin resident Todd Murphy, who is an elected member of the Municipal Water District Board, is Third District Supervisor Neil Derry’s selection to fill the unexpired fifth seat on the … [Read more...] about County Supervisors to Consider Murphy Appointment to BBARWA, Extension of Verizon Antenna Lease
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Snowshoe the Bear in the Village
The 2nd Annual Snowshoe the Bear launchs from the Village and runs into National Forest trails. Includes 5K, 10K and free kids race. Come join or watch the amateur snowshoeing race. Part of Open Air Big Bear events. For more info go online at snowshoethebear.com. 10K starts at 10 am, 5K starts at 10:15 am, kids race starts at noon. Raffle & Race awards presented from 1-2 … [Read more...] about Snowshoe the Bear in the Village
Walk the Walk for Multiple Sclerosis
Join supporters of the 2009 Big Bear Walk MS in raising money to find a cure for multiple sclerosis. The MS Kickoff Challenge is scheduled for March 7 at the Convention Center. Doors open at 4pm with raffles and sneak previews of outstanding prizes to be awarded on the day of the walk, April 18. This family event will feature plenty of kids activities and, for adults, Texas … [Read more...] about Walk the Walk for Multiple Sclerosis
Fire Agencies Take Stock of Progress
Last week, representatives from six local fire agencies attended a meeting on the Big Bear Valley Community Wildfire Protection Plan. Each agency shared what accomplishments have been made since the Community Wildfire Protection Plan was written in 2006. After the Old Fire of 2003, the Big Bear Valley Fire Safe Council discussed strategies necessary to protect the communities … [Read more...] about Fire Agencies Take Stock of Progress
Volunteers Needed for Bighorn Sheep Survey at February’s End
Volunteers are needed on February 28 and March 1 to assist in the annual survey of bighorn sheep in the San Gabriel Mountains. The California Department of Fish and Game, U.S. Forest Service, and the Society for Conservation of Bighorn Sheep have conducted annual surveys for bighorn sheep in the range since 1979. The mountain range once held an estimated 740 bighorn sheep--the … [Read more...] about Volunteers Needed for Bighorn Sheep Survey at February’s End