Big Bear Valley, CA -- This year’s Fourth of July weekend in the Big Bear Valley was marred by the July 5 drowning of an 18-year-old from Yucca Valley, though, given the influx of crowds here for the holiday, local law enforcement and fire agencies report that it was a relatively calm weekend. In addition to an extra 20 deputies on patrol, the Big Bear Sheriff’s Station’s law … [Read more...] about Despite Influx of Crowds for Fourth of July, Sheriff’s Captain Reports, “We Had Relatively Few Incidents”
Recreation
Fourth of July Fireworks Over Big Bear Lake on Sunday Night; Boat Ramps Closed During Event
Big Bear Valley, CA -- The City of Big Bear Lake and the Rotary Club present the annual Fourth of July fireworks extravaganza over Big Bear Lake--one of the best displays in all of Southern California! Fireworks launch near the South Shore’s Pine Knot Avenue area, but can be seen from most locations on and near the lake, as well as surrounding San Bernardino National Forest … [Read more...] about Fourth of July Fireworks Over Big Bear Lake on Sunday Night; Boat Ramps Closed During Event
District Ranger Tangenberg Plans for Additional Fuels Reduction on Forest; SBNF Visitors Encouraged to Be Fire-Safe Over Holiday
Big Bear Valley, CA/San Bernardino National Forest -- District Ranger Scott Tangenberg has been overseeing the Mountaintop District of the San Bernardino National Forest for over a year now, having officially assumed the position in September after serving as acting district ranger upon the promotion of Kurt Winchester last spring. “I am basically the local supervisor,” he … [Read more...] about District Ranger Tangenberg Plans for Additional Fuels Reduction on Forest; SBNF Visitors Encouraged to Be Fire-Safe Over Holiday
Escrow Closes on New Zoo Property; Community Input on Relocation Project to Be Sought in August or September
Big Bear Lake, CA -- County Supervisor Neil Derry has just announced the purchase of a 10.4 acre parcel of land in lower Moonridge, to relocate and expand the Moonridge Animal Park, as escrow on the $2 million property closed this week. For nearly a decade, the zoo relocation project has been in various stages of discussion and implementation with action in earnest occurring … [Read more...] about Escrow Closes on New Zoo Property; Community Input on Relocation Project to Be Sought in August or September
Though Closures, Adjournments for Upcoming Holiday, Boulder Bay Park to Open for Fourth of July
Big Bear Valley, CA -- In light of the upcoming holiday, some meetings will be adjourned and offices closed. The Big Bear Municipal Water District will not be holding their regular meeting this Thursday, and the Big Bear Lake Planning Commission will not be meeting on Wednesday the 7th. Offices for both the City of Big Bear Lake and the Big Bear City Community Services District … [Read more...] about Though Closures, Adjournments for Upcoming Holiday, Boulder Bay Park to Open for Fourth of July