Big Bear, Ca, August 31, 2011, 12:00pm - Over the last four years, locals and visitors alike have been climbing the seven highest peaks in Big Bear as part of the Seven Summits of Big Bear program. The hike series that was started by local outdoor enthusiasts Heather and Ted Devito has grown over the years, shifting from a mix of locals and visitors, to this years program that … [Read more...] about Sugarloaf Mountain: #6 Mountain To Conquer In Seven Summits Series
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Forest Service Increases Fire Restrictions
Big Bear, Ca, August 31, 2011, 12:00pm - The San Bernardino National Forest has decided to increase fire restrictions due to the increased hot weather, and lower fuel moisture. The new restrictions will go into effect (tomorrow/ today). Forest officials are taking these steps to prevent human-caused fires and raise public awareness as the summer continues to get warmer and … [Read more...] about Forest Service Increases Fire Restrictions
City Applies To Be Host City For Amgen Tour of California 2012
UPDATE: August 30, 2011. According to Rick Bates, Director of the Event Resource Office, the City of Big Bear Lake should receive a response to their proposal to host the 2012 AMGEN Tour of California by the end of September. Big Bear, Ca, August 29, 2011, 12:00pm - The City of Big Bear Lake has submitted a proposal to AEG to be a host city for the 2012 AMGEN Tour of … [Read more...] about City Applies To Be Host City For Amgen Tour of California 2012
On Labor Day Remember The Social Host Ordinance: Don’t Serve Teens Alcohol
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
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