Fans of former Bears football MVP Kriss Proctor should be excited to hear that the Navy’s backup quarterback is scheduled to take to the field for the second time this season—you may recall that in his debut for the Midshipmen two weeks ago, Proctor scored three touchdowns in the second half, bringing Navy to a 63-14 victory over Rice and earning him the Naval Academy’s … [Read more...] about Former Bears MVP Kriss Proctor Slated as Navy’s Starting Quarterback Against Wake Forest Tomorrow
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Fire Restrictions on San Bernardino National Forest Reduced, Effective Friday
Given recent moderate weather across Southern California, the San Bernardino National Forest has reduced fire restrictions on the forest, effective today (October 23). Under the reduced fire restrictions, wood and charcoal fires will once again be allowed in agency-provided campfire rings at designated campgrounds and picnic areas. Still, adds Forest Supervisor Jeanne Wade … [Read more...] about Fire Restrictions on San Bernardino National Forest Reduced, Effective Friday
Lance Armstrong and Levi Leipheimer to Ride in to Big Bear for May’s Tour of California; “This Is Going to Be One Full Mountain”
Given yesterday’s announcement that the Amgen Tour of California—billed as “the biggest race in the United States,” per Governor Schwarzenegger—will include a high-altitude finish in the Big Bear Valley, professional cyclist Lance Armstrong has committed to participate in the May 2010 event, which will include 750 miles of cycling over an eight-day period. Other cyclists … [Read more...] about Lance Armstrong and Levi Leipheimer to Ride in to Big Bear for May’s Tour of California; “This Is Going to Be One Full Mountain”
Discovery Center Celebrates Feast of the Harvest Moon; Native American Dancing and Activities Presented on Saturday
The Big Bear Discovery Center will celebrate Native American heritage, including the traditions of Serrano Indians who once lived in the Big Bear Valley, in tomorrow’s 9th annual Feast of the Harvest Moon celebration. The October 24 event, which is free and runs from 10am to 2pm, will include live performances by Native American dancer Elaine Meyers, storytelling by local John … [Read more...] about Discovery Center Celebrates Feast of the Harvest Moon; Native American Dancing and Activities Presented on Saturday
Fire Chief Willis to Address Defensible Space in Saturday Meeting of Sugarloaf Property Owners Association
Big Bear City Fire Department Chief Jeff Willis will speak on defensible space, and other fire-related issues, during tomorrow’s meeting of the Sugarloaf Property Owners Association. The monthly meeting, which is open to all Valley residents, takes place at the Sugarloaf Fire Station, at the corner of Maple and Baldwin Lanes, at 10am on the 24th. Following Chief Willis’s … [Read more...] about Fire Chief Willis to Address Defensible Space in Saturday Meeting of Sugarloaf Property Owners Association