Big Bear, CA - The Southern California Mountains Foundation Urban Conservation Corps AmeriCorps program is now recruiting individuals ages 18-25 years old that want to serve for 6 months on a service crew that will help restore and protect the San Bernardino National Forest. AmeriCorps service crew members will provide wildfire disaster mitigation services that will target some … [Read more...] about SoCal Mountains Foundation Recruiting for AmeriCorps Service Crews
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ALERT: Credit Card Skimming Operation in Big Bear
3/23 UPDATE:REQUEST FOR PUBLIC ASSISTANCE The Big Bear Sheriff's Station continues to receive a high volume of reports of fraudulent credit card use. They are currently working with a Specialized Division of the Sheriff's Department and financial institutions including banks and credit card companies to pinpoint the source of the fraud. If you live in or recently visited the … [Read more...] about ALERT: Credit Card Skimming Operation in Big Bear
Financial Assistance Available to Forest Landowners
Big Bear, CA - Over the last several years California has experienced abnormally dry conditions. These conditions have fueled wildfires that are challenging our natural resources. The Natural Resources Conservation Service has federal funding for forestland owners that are experiencing dead trees, trees threatened by beetles and other pests, and thick understory that poses … [Read more...] about Financial Assistance Available to Forest Landowners
BVUSD Board Meeting
At last night’s regularly scheduled meeting of the Bear Valley Unified School District, Soroptimist International of Big Bear Valley was recognized for their continued support of Bear Valley schools. Soroptimist President, Cindy Caretto, presented the district with a check for $8,920.00 to be used to purchase security cameras at the Big Bear Middle School. Middle School STEAM … [Read more...] about BVUSD Board Meeting
Big Bear Fire Conducts Live Fire Survival Training
Big Bear, CA - There is no call more challenging to fire ground operations than the MAYDAY call — the unthinkable moment when a firefighter’s personal safety is in imminent danger. Firefighter fatality data shows that firefighters becoming trapped and disoriented represent the largest portion of structural fire ground fatalities. During the month of March, members of Big Bear … [Read more...] about Big Bear Fire Conducts Live Fire Survival Training