Big Bear Valley, CA, October 10, 2013 - With winter weather upon us, the County Fire Department is reminding us that accidents with fireplaces and heating equipment are a major cause of preventable home fires. Here are some fire safety tips as you heat up the house: · Change furnace filters to keep equipment running efficiently and safely. · Keep space heaters at least three … [Read more...] about Stay Safe While Keeping Warm
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Forest Recreation Sites Closed by Government Shutdown
San Bernardino National Forest, CA, October 9, 2013 - The Federal lapse in funding is officially restricting some recreation in the San Bernardino National Forest. The U.S. Forest Service has provided the following list of closures. All Campgrounds and Yellow Post sites are closed: In the Big Bear Area, this includes Serrano, Pineknot, Hanna Flat, Holcomb Valley, Big … [Read more...] about Forest Recreation Sites Closed by Government Shutdown
Elite Cheer Thanks Community
Big Bear Lake, CA, October 8, 2013 - The newest Lighthouse Project Affiliate is Big Bear Elite Cheer, which has begun their first year of training and competition led by Jamiee Smith. The program is designed to help children develop self discipline, teamwork, respect for authority and good sportsmanship, along with the basics of cheer leading. The organization just held a … [Read more...] about Elite Cheer Thanks Community
Bear Valley Educators Invited to “Appreciation Days” at Barnes & Noble
Redlands, CA, October 7, 2013 - Barnes & Noble in Redlands always gives K-12 educators a 20% discount on school supplies, but during Educator Appreciation Days, they'll get 25% off both classroom and personal purchases. Homeschooling and traditional teachers in the Bear Valley Unified School District are invited to bring their membership card to the bookstore between … [Read more...] about Bear Valley Educators Invited to “Appreciation Days” at Barnes & Noble
Suspect Remains at Large in Burglary Case
Big Bear Lake, CA, October 4, 2013 - Shortly before 4:00 p.m. Thursday, deputies of the Big Bear Sheriff's Station responded to a reported burglary in progress on the 41000 block of Swan Drive in Big Bear Lake. Two male suspects were seen taking property from a vacation rental, loading the items into a green vehicle, and leaving the residence. Deputies found the green … [Read more...] about Suspect Remains at Large in Burglary Case