Big Bear, CA - The time has come to announce that we have the first confirmed case of COVID-19 in the Big Bear Valley. I, Rick Herrick, KBHR General Manager and Mayor of the City of Big Bear Lake, was tested after a week of self quarantine following, with what has felt like, a bout with the flu. The results concluded that I’ve contracted the coronavirus, perhaps the first … [Read more...] about I Have Coronavirus
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BVES Implements Emergency Disaster Relief Program
Big Bear, CA - Bear Valley Electric Service is activating some aspects of its Emergency Disaster Relief Program in order to better support federal, state, county and city COVID-19 mitigation measures. Effective immediately, BVES will implement customer protections including expediting move-in and move-out service requests, creating payment plan options, suspending disconnection … [Read more...] about BVES Implements Emergency Disaster Relief Program
Stater Brothers Helping Seniors Amid COVID-19 Outbreak
Big Bear, CA - As of March 15, 2020, all 169 Stater Brothers locations have modified their operating hours to 8am to 9pm until further notice due to the unique circumstances COVID-19 has created nationwide. All stores, including Big Bear, will open 15 minutes early, starting at 7:45am to allow seniors to be able to shop for their weekly needs. Stater Brothers asks their … [Read more...] about Stater Brothers Helping Seniors Amid COVID-19 Outbreak
Due to COVID-19 Threat, Ski Resorts Close
Big Bear, CA - Rusty Gregory, Alterra Mountain Company CEO, has released a statement concerning the COVID-19 outbreak. Stating, “Alterra Mountain Company will suspend operations at our 15 North American ski resorts, starting the morning of Sunday, March 15, until further notice. All lift operations, food and beverage, retail and rental services will be closed until further … [Read more...] about Due to COVID-19 Threat, Ski Resorts Close
Chamber Secures $24K in Funding for East Valley
The Big Bear Chamber of Commerce has been awarded four of its five projects submitted for a County Tourism Grant to benefit the unincorporated businesses in our area. According to Chamber Executive Director, Ellen Clarke, while the amount granted is significantly less than what was requested by the Chamber, the revised budget will allow for most of the projects to move … [Read more...] about Chamber Secures $24K in Funding for East Valley