Big Bear Lake, CA, August 27, 2014 - The Big Bear Lake City Council, in a 2 to 3 vote, gave the nod to move ahead with the Knickerbocker Creek Multi-Use Trail Project. The Council had previously directed city staff to reject all 'over budget' bids and then renegotiate in order to lower costs. The total project price tag of $1,725,000. will be funded with a $510,000. grant … [Read more...] about Knickerbocker Creek Trail Gets the Go Ahead
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With Declining Enrollment and Aging Buildings, School District May Close Elementary School
Big Bear City, CA, August 26, 2014 -- (Written by Cathy Herrick) The Bear Valley Unified School District (BVUSD ) held a Board Workshop meeting last week. Discussion included an overview of the district’s facilities in terms of maintenance and operations. The Board is exploring options in moving the District forward in light of 17 years of declining enrollment and the plight … [Read more...] about With Declining Enrollment and Aging Buildings, School District May Close Elementary School
The Risks of Rocks on Mountain Highways
Big Bear City, August 23, 2014 - As beautiful as these mountains are, living so close to nature means being more vulnerable to its hazards. One of those hazards is rock slides. Local highways that wind between Big Bear and the San Bernardino Valley are tightly squeezed against towering hills in spots, and those hills are stacked with loose decomposed granite and teetering … [Read more...] about The Risks of Rocks on Mountain Highways
Human Cases of West Nile Virus Appear
San Bernardino County, CA - Two human cases of West Nile Virus (WNV) have been confirmed in the County of San Bernardino--the first confirmed this year. At this time last year, the County had a total of three confirmed cases and one death due to the WNV. Historically, the California Department of Public Health has confirmed a total of 57 human cases and two deaths from … [Read more...] about Human Cases of West Nile Virus Appear
Suspect Apprehended in Fawnskin
Fawnskin, CA, August 17, 2014 - The autistic man accused of stabbing a woman he was living with has been booked on felony charges of attempted murder, and is being held at West Valley Detention Center. Although bail was set at $500,000 in this case, Foster had already been on probation for unrelated charges, so he remains in custody without the possibility of bail. An … [Read more...] about Suspect Apprehended in Fawnskin