Big Bear, CA, March 4, 2014 - With Spring approaching, thoughts are turning to gardening and planting. 2013 was the driest year on record in California and aside from our recent storm, 2014 is shaping up to be another very dry year. Native and drought tolerant plants are definitely a wise choice for your garden. They may cost slightly more up front than other … [Read more...] about Xeriscape Garden Tour Highlights Beautiful Landscapes and Water Conservation
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Senator Bob Dutton Running for SBD Assessor/Recorder
San Bernardino County, CA, February 25, 2014 - On February 21st, Senator Bob Dutton (ret.) filed his nomination papers to run for San Bernardino County Assessor/Recorder. Dutton, known to many here in the Big Bear Valley, has much support from elected officials, community leaders, and associations that represent the county. As an elected official from the Inland Empire, … [Read more...] about Senator Bob Dutton Running for SBD Assessor/Recorder
Fireside Chat… with Strings Attached
Big Bear, CA, February 18, 2014 - Four years ago, due to budget cuts, BVUSD had to cut funding for the Elementary Strings Program which provides free participation for 4th, 5th, and 6th grade students interested in learning to play in an orchestra. Due to the state altering their education funding formula this year, there is a possibility that the District will fund the program … [Read more...] about Fireside Chat… with Strings Attached
1884 – Big Bear Gets a Dam and a Lake
Big Bear Lake, CA, February 15, 2014 - Frank Brown and Hiram Barton rode into Big Bear Valley on horseback in May of 1883. They quickly concluded that if they built a dam at the narrow west end of the valley, they would create a lake five and a half miles long that could supply much needed water to thirsty communities down the hill. For economic … [Read more...] about 1884 – Big Bear Gets a Dam and a Lake
Ghosts in the Bear…
Big Bear, CA, February 8, 2014 - Perhaps you've seen movement out of the corner of your eye from time to time, or the flash of a misty figure on a dark night. Or maybe you've found your dog staring at something you couldn't see. If you've had one of these experiences, you may have met one of the many ghosts that are said to inhabit Big Bear … [Read more...] about Ghosts in the Bear…