Big Bear Valley, CA, October 4, 2013 - Due to the lapse in agency funding, the sale of all types of permits for the San Bernardino National Forest -- including recreation, firewood, etc. -- are suspended. Federally owned recreation sites and offices are closed. These services will be available once federal funding is restored. Law enforcement, fire suppression, and other … [Read more...] about U.S. Forest Service Suspends Some Services
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Forest Visitors to be Surveyed on Activities and Satisfaction
Big Bear Valley, CA, October 4, 2013 - Federal furloughs notwithstanding, the San Bernardino National Forest will be participating in a one-year visitor survey called the National Visitor Use Monitoring (NVUM). This survey process, done in partnership with the University of California at San Marcos, will be conducted through September 30, 2014. The interviewers will be … [Read more...] about Forest Visitors to be Surveyed on Activities and Satisfaction
Students Invited to U.S. Service Academy Nights
Yucaipa, CA, October 3, 2013 - Middle school and high school students interested in attending a military academy should note two upcoming “U.S. Service Academy Nights” in the county. The free events are a chance to learn more about the nation’s five service academies: the U.S. Naval Academy, the U.S. Air Force Academy, the U.S. Military Academy, the U.S. Coast Guard Academy and … [Read more...] about Students Invited to U.S. Service Academy Nights
Local Students Join Far West Academic Team
Big Bear Lake, CA, October 2, 2013 - Two Big Bear High School students have been selected for the 2013 Far West Skiing Academic Team: Connor Hafen and Sarah Auer. The Team is made up of athletes that have competed at the U16 age class or older during the 2013 season, and have maintained a 3.5 GPA or higher. These students compete at all levels from Divisional racing up to US … [Read more...] about Local Students Join Far West Academic Team
Widespread Power Outage, Tree Branches Blamed
Big Bear Valley, CA October 2, 2013 - A widespread power outage affected most of the Big Bear Valley this morning. It was described by a Big Bear Firefighter as a minor tree branch issue. Although minor it was on a critical line in Big Bear City near Greenway. It took about an hour to restore power to the majority of the valley, with some lingering minor pockets of outages … [Read more...] about Widespread Power Outage, Tree Branches Blamed