Big Bear News - Big Bear, CA –Big Bear Fire Department announced that it will suspend its popular chipping program for the 2020 season. This grant-funded program has been highly successful helping residents create defensible space around their structures. The Fire Department actively researches and applies for hazardous fuel reduction grants to keep the chipping program and the … [Read more...] about Grant Funding Denied BBFD’s 2020 Chipping Program
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One Positive Test for COVID-19 Following Last Friday’s Drive Up Testing Event
Big Bear News - Big Bear Lake, CA - Last night, San Bernardino County reported their test results from the mountain area COVID-19 testing event held in Big Bear on Friday, April 16th. Of the 229 specimens taken from individuals, only one tested positive for the virus. The County still reports 6 confirmed cases in the Big Bear Valley. It is unclear at this time … [Read more...] about One Positive Test for COVID-19 Following Last Friday’s Drive Up Testing Event
Covid 19 Testing Joshua Tree Wed 4-22-2020
Big Bear News - San Bernardino County, CA - The San Bernardino County Department of Public Health will conduct a community drive-through novel coronavirus testing event in Joshua Tree on Wednesday, April 22. LOCATION: Copper Mountain College ADDRESS: 6162 Rotary Way, Joshua Tree TIME: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. This event is open to San Bernardino County … [Read more...] about Covid 19 Testing Joshua Tree Wed 4-22-2020
Big Bear Lake City Council Votes to Delay TOT and TBID Payments
Big Bear Lake, CA - The easing of payment due dates to the City of Big Bear Lake by the lodging industry for Transient Occupancy Taxes (TOT) and Tourist Business Improvement District (TBID) was the primary business at hand during the April 16, 2020 Special Meeting of the Big Bear Lake City Council. After City Manager Frank Rush made his presentation the City Council commented … [Read more...] about Big Bear Lake City Council Votes to Delay TOT and TBID Payments
Updated: One Symptom Criteria OK for Covid-19 Testing
Big Bear Lake, CA - UPDATE: NO APPOINTMENT DRIVE UP TESTING TODAY FROM NOON TO 2 PM. UPDATED TESTING CRITERIA: anyone experiencing ONE (1) of the symptoms of COVID-19 may get tested. (You do NOT need all 3 symptoms to get tested). The portal to get an appointment time for Covid-19 testing in Big Bear will open at 2 PM Thursday April 16 (click here). This testing event is … [Read more...] about Updated: One Symptom Criteria OK for Covid-19 Testing