Big Bear Lake, CA - The January 27th meeting of the Big Bear Lake City Council was overflowing with well wishers for the retiring City Manager Jeff Mathieu. Jeff was recognized for his undying commitment to public service over his 31 year career including nearly 14 years in Big Bear Lake. He was hired in 2006 as the City Manager after serving in management positions for … [Read more...] about A Fond Farewell to Jeff Mathieu, Big Bear Lake City Manager
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Prescribed Burning Picks Back Up This Week Across National Forest
UPDATE 1/28 - Fire crews will continue to take advantage of weather conditions safe for prescribed fire to burn slash piles made from vegetation thinned from the National Forest. There are three main burn locations: Forest Road 1N09 at Hwy 330 (19.5 acres/broadcast and piles) Angelus Oaks, east side of Highway 38 behind residences (40 acres/2 piles) Near Big Bear area … [Read more...] about Prescribed Burning Picks Back Up This Week Across National Forest
Ed Trust Golden Apple Awards
On Sunday, January 12th, the Big Bear Valley Education Trust honored some of Big Bear's outstanding educators at their annual Golden Apple Awards. Those celebrated included teachers Susan Mueller, Sue Reynolds and Julie Smith, educators Phil Hamilton and Sharon Congdon and volunteers Joe and Nancy Siska. The Ed Trust also honored their founder, Liz Harris and supporters … [Read more...] about Ed Trust Golden Apple Awards
Local Eagle Pair Lay First Egg of the Season
Big Bear Lake, CA - UPDATE 1/11/2020 - The second egg of the 2020 season was laid at approximately 5:09 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 11, to the delight of thousands of live viewers on the Big Bear Bald Eagle Cam. Wednesday, January 8th, started out as a pretty quiet day at the Big Bear eagle nest. Around 3:30, Jackie and Shadow both came in, adding some fluff, moving some sticks, … [Read more...] about Local Eagle Pair Lay First Egg of the Season
23 Year Old Big Bear City Resident Arrested on Felony Charges of Possession and Distribution of Child Pornography
Big Bear City, CA - Detectives from the Big Bear Sheriff’s Station recently received a Cybertip report of a video containing suspected child pornography on Facebook that was forwarded to the Center for Missing and Exploited Children. Detective Andrew Montbriand authored a search warrant to investigate the Facebook profile that contained the suspected child pornography. Through … [Read more...] about 23 Year Old Big Bear City Resident Arrested on Felony Charges of Possession and Distribution of Child Pornography