Big Bear Lake, CA, August 29, 2011, 8:00am - The first Labor Day took place in New York in September of 1882. In 1894, twelve years later, Labor Day became a national holiday. Now we celebrate the history of labor, our American culture, and the American worker by having the first Monday of September off from work. The holiday has come to symbolize the end of summer and … [Read more...] about On Labor Day Remember The Social Host Ordinance: Don’t Serve Teens Alcohol
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Be Fire Wise When Out In The Woods
Big Bear, Ca, August 24, 2011, 12:00pm - A few small fires have started in the last few days including a fire off of the I-15 freeway in the Cajon Pass known as the Ken fire, a small 1 ½ acre fire in Waterman Canyon, and a car fire on Highway 18. The US Forest Service is reminding residents and visitors that now is the time of year when motorists, and outdoor enthusiasts need … [Read more...] about Be Fire Wise When Out In The Woods
Jerry Vantine Honored at City Council & Master Plan for Non Motorized Transportation Presented
Big Bear, Ca, August 23, 2011, 12:00pm - The Big Bear Lake City Council honored Jerry Vantine on Monday August 22nd. Vantine is retiring after 12 years of service as the Public Works Superintendent. Director of Public Works and City Engineer David Lawrence spoke highly of Vantine and expressed his gratitude for his years of service, stating that Vantine “made public works a … [Read more...] about Jerry Vantine Honored at City Council & Master Plan for Non Motorized Transportation Presented
Bike Riders Speak In Favor Of Skyline Trail
Big Bear, Ca, August 22, 2011, 1:00pm - On Saturday, August 20th the US Forest Service held a public meeting at the intersection of fire roads 2n10 and 2n06 to discuss the Skyline trail. Skyline is a trail that has been proposed by the Big Bear Valley Trails Foundation that would go along the south ridge of the Big Bear Valley, allowing for an alternative to fire road 2n10 for … [Read more...] about Bike Riders Speak In Favor Of Skyline Trail
One Step Closer For Skyline Trail: Public Input Sought
Big Bear, Ca, August 16, 2011, 12:00pm - The Big Bear Valley Trails Foundation is in the process of working with the Forest Service to get a new trail approved. The proposed trail known as Skyline would span from east to west along the south ridge of the Big Bear Valley, and would provide hikers, cyclists and equestrians with a safe alternative to fire roads such as 2n10 that … [Read more...] about One Step Closer For Skyline Trail: Public Input Sought