The Labor Day holiday should be a great day for boating, with a forecast for sunny skies and water temperatures for Big Bear Lake averaging 68 degrees. However, before boaters hit the water, the State Department of Boating and Waterways Director Raymond Tsuneyoshi reminds, “It is important that boaters maintain a proper lookout, abstain from alcohol, and wear a life jacket.” In … [Read more...] about Boaters Reminded to Abstain from Alcohol and Wear a Life Jacket; Free Fishing on Big Bear Lake for Labor Day Holiday
Recreation
Music in the Mountains: Concerts Come to Big Bear for the Labor Day Weekend
The hills will be alive with music, if you will, as there will be a number of bands and local musicians performing in the Big Bear Valley over the Labor Day weekend. Starting Friday evening, the Village Business Association hosts their second-to-last Friday Night in the Village event, which runs from 5 to 8pm and includes three different acts along Pine Knot Avenue and Village … [Read more...] about Music in the Mountains: Concerts Come to Big Bear for the Labor Day Weekend
Volunteers Welcomed for Shoreline Cleanup Day Along Big Bear Lake on September 19
On Saturday, September 19, the California Coastal Commission celebrates the 25th anniversary of Coastal Cleanup Day and, here in Big Bear, volunteers are needed to participate in the 10th annual Shoreline Cleanup Day. Last year, Big Bear volunteers showed up in record numbers—532, to be exact—to remove 1,540 pounds of trash from Big Bear Lake’s 16 miles of shoreline, prompting … [Read more...] about Volunteers Welcomed for Shoreline Cleanup Day Along Big Bear Lake on September 19
Thirteen-Year-Old Jordan Romero on Quest to Summit His Sixth World Peak This Week
Local mountaineer Jordan Romero has taken a study break from eighth grade in order to continue his quest to climb to the top of the world’s seven summits, which will ultimately include Mt. Everest. Thirteen-year-old Romero is in Indonesia this week, along with dad Paul and climbing partner Karen Lundgren, and is hoping that the weather will allow for a third try at summiting … [Read more...] about Thirteen-Year-Old Jordan Romero on Quest to Summit His Sixth World Peak This Week
Increased Fire Restrictions on the San Bernardino National Forest, Effective September 1; No Wood or Charcoal Fires on the Forest
Due to the hot, dry weather and high fire activity in southern California, the San Bernardino National Forest will have increased fire restrictions, effective September 1 (tomorrow). Per Forest Supervisor Jeanne Wade Evans, “We’re asking for the public’s help in protecting the forest from the threat of wildland fires during these harsh weather conditions. Our ultimate goal is … [Read more...] about Increased Fire Restrictions on the San Bernardino National Forest, Effective September 1; No Wood or Charcoal Fires on the Forest