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
Recreation
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
Fireworks Show Over Big Bear Lake on Sunday, the Fourth of July; All Personal Fireworks Illegal in Big Bear Valley
Big Bear Valley, CA -- In anticipation of the festivities surrounding Independence Day, revelers are reminded that all fireworks are illegal in the Big Bear Valley—this includes the City of Big Bear Lake, all unincorporated areas of the Valley governed by San Bernardino County, and the San Bernardino National Forest. Deputies of the Big Bear Sheriff’s Station, along with … [Read more...] about Fireworks Show Over Big Bear Lake on Sunday, the Fourth of July; All Personal Fireworks Illegal in Big Bear Valley
Plans Grow, and Permits Approved, for Big Bear Valley Community Gardens Project
Big Bear Lake, CA -- A community garden will soon be sprouting in Big Bear Lake, given the efforts of the grassroots group the Big Bear Valley Community Gardens Project and the recent permits approval from the Planning Commission. As a June 16 decision from the Commission will allow for the development of a garden at 42050 Fox Farm Road, on the nearly half acre of County … [Read more...] about Plans Grow, and Permits Approved, for Big Bear Valley Community Gardens Project
Take a Hike–But, First, Prepare for the Unexpected; Group Hikes Available in Big Bear
Big Bear Valley, CA -- With summer finally upon us (as we had a blizzard just a month ago), there are many opportunities and places to hike in and around the Big Bear Valley, including group hike opportunities through the Mountain Top Hiking Club and the Seven Summits of Big Bear series. Before you take a hike, however, the volunteers of the Bear Valley Search and Rescue Team … [Read more...] about Take a Hike–But, First, Prepare for the Unexpected; Group Hikes Available in Big Bear