This week marked the first anniversary of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act established by President Obama, and the appropriations of federal funding have made their way to the Big Bear Valley. Earlier this month, the Bear Valley Unified School District was able to hire a new Student Attendance/Safety Officer, a position that is federally funded through 2011 and will … [Read more...] about American Recovery and Reinvestment Act Funding Filters to Our Area, for Forest Trails, Highway Upgrade and School District
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“Snow Conditions” Lifted Thursday Afternoon, Though More Winter Weather Expected This Weekend
Big Bear Valley, CA -- Though Snow Conditions are, as of Thursday afternoon, no longer in effect (meaning parking on city streets is once again allowed), we can expect more winter weather in coming days. The National Weather Service has issued a Hazardous Weather Outlook for Southern California, and this applies to the San Bernardino mountains, as well as Lucerne and Apple … [Read more...] about “Snow Conditions” Lifted Thursday Afternoon, Though More Winter Weather Expected This Weekend
Good Men Being Sought–for New Mentoring Program to Benefit Local Boys
Lutheran Social Services is looking for a few good men—or, more than a few—to participate in a new, local program designed to benefit fatherless boys in the Big Bear Valley. The United Way-funded program, billed as Boys 2 Men, serves to benefit young men by offering them mentors by pairing fatherless boys ages nine to 12 with men who can serve as positive role models. As … [Read more...] about Good Men Being Sought–for New Mentoring Program to Benefit Local Boys
Bears Wrap Basketball Season With At-Home Loss in First Round CIF Play
The Big Bear High School boys varsity basketball team wrapped their season with last night’s loss to Alemany High School in a score of 67-97 in first round CIF play. Wednesday’s loss was despite 14 points by Daniel Campuzano and 17 points, four steals and seven rebounds by Parker Bradley. The Bears, led by Coach Bo Kent, finished the basketball season with a 15-9 record and … [Read more...] about Bears Wrap Basketball Season With At-Home Loss in First Round CIF Play
U.S. Small Business Administration Establishes Disaster Loan Outreach Center in Big Bear Lake
Financial assistance is available to those who suffered losses during our recent storms, be it flood-type damage or economic injury. The U.S. Small Business Administration, a federal agency, has a temporary office set up in Big Bear Lake, to assist residents, non-profits and business owners in securing loans, with below-market interest rates available (specifically, as low as … [Read more...] about U.S. Small Business Administration Establishes Disaster Loan Outreach Center in Big Bear Lake