The eagles have landed here in the Big Bear Valley—in fact, another two were spotted in the areas surrounding Big Bear Lake and Baldwin Lake since the U.S. Forest Service count in December. As of this weekend’s American bald eagle census count for our area, six eagles (three adults and three juveniles) were counted by biologists with the San Bernardino National Forest and 33 … [Read more...] about Six American Bald Eagles Now Spotted in the Big Bear Valley, Per U.S. Forest Service Count
Recreation
Paula Fashempour Assumes MWD Presidency, Making Her First Woman to Do So in District’s 45-Year History
The Big Bear Municipal Water District’s appointment of Division 2 Director Paula Fashempour as president is history-making as, per General Manager Scott Heule, “She is the first woman to be president for the district in 45 years, which is an exciting thing. Paula will bring a unique perspective to the presidency, as would any new president.” Though Fashempour is the MWD’s first … [Read more...] about Paula Fashempour Assumes MWD Presidency, Making Her First Woman to Do So in District’s 45-Year History
Have You Seen This Snowboarder? Sheriff’s Department Seeking Info on January 2 Hit-and-Run on the Slopes
The Big Bear Sheriff’s Station is trying to locate a white male snowboarder in his 20s, involved in a hit-and-run incident on the slopes this past Saturday. Per the press release issued today: “On January 2 at approximately 1pm, a nine-year-old female victim was struck and injured by an unknown white male snowboarder while on the slopes at Bear Mountain Ski Resort. The male … [Read more...] about Have You Seen This Snowboarder? Sheriff’s Department Seeking Info on January 2 Hit-and-Run on the Slopes
Field Trip! Recreation and Park District Offers Trips to NHL and NBA Games
For sports fans looking for some action, the Big Bear Valley Recreation and Park District has a couple field trips planned for coming weeks. On Saturday morning, January 16, a luxury bus leaves Meadow Park for the Staples Center, to see the Los Angeles Kings take to the ice against the Boston Bruins. Tickets are $52 per person, and include transportation, ticket to the hockey … [Read more...] about Field Trip! Recreation and Park District Offers Trips to NHL and NBA Games
Volunteers Welcome to Participate in Forest Service Eagle Count This Saturday
Those interested in enjoying the great outdoors, while also being productive, may want to join the Forest Service for this Saturday’s eagle count, which takes place both in the Baldwin Lake area and along the shoreline of Big Bear Lake. The ongoing American bald eagle census, which is now in its 31st year, included 26 volunteers in the Big Bear Valley during the December count, … [Read more...] about Volunteers Welcome to Participate in Forest Service Eagle Count This Saturday