Big Bear, CA - Big Bear Fire Department is planning for the future. The Department is in the process of conducting a master planning study to develop a Fire Protection Master Plan for the Big Bear Valley. The study will help the Department and its governing board evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of current fire services and develop a plan for the future. A survey … [Read more...] about Planning For Future Fire Services Protection: Big Bear Fire Wants Your Opinion
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Man Follows Girlfriend Over Cliff in Suicide Attempt
Running Springs, CA - On February 18, 2016, at approximately 9:00 am, Arrowhead Area officers responded to the scene of a suspected traffic collision on SR-18 at the 4000 foot level. Ms. Jennifer Mae Shipcott, a 45 year old resident of Riverside, California, was driving her vehicle southbound on SR-18. For an unknown reason, Ms. Shipcott drove her vehicle into a turnout at the … [Read more...] about Man Follows Girlfriend Over Cliff in Suicide Attempt
UPDATE 2/23 10:00AM: In Custody Death Investigation of Male Arrested for Sexual Molestation of a Minor; Additional Victims Suspected
UPDATE: On Wednesday, February 22, 2017 at 4:20 a.m., the jail deputy was conducting his observation logs when he saw Todd hanging from the bars of his cell, with his shoelaces tied around his neck. The deputy quickly cut the shoelaces from his neck and called for medical aid. Medical personnel responded and pronounced Todd dead at the scene. Todd was housed alone in the cell. … [Read more...] about UPDATE 2/23 10:00AM: In Custody Death Investigation of Male Arrested for Sexual Molestation of a Minor; Additional Victims Suspected
SIBBV “Live Your Dream” Awards
Soroptimist International of Big Bear Valley celebrated five local women at the annual “Live Your Dream” Awards which provide scholarships for education and training in the applicant’s field of choice. The February 16th ceremony presented a $1500 scholarship to Valarie Gonzalez as Soroptimist International’s Big Bear 2017 “Live Your Dream” Award Winner. Additionally, … [Read more...] about SIBBV “Live Your Dream” Awards
City’s Mid Year Fiscal Checkup Good – Capital Projects $6.8 Million
Big Bear Lake, CA – This year alone, the City is investing $6.8 million in capital and infrastructure improvements. Of that, $2.3 million in funding has been provided by Measure Y which is the advisory measure adopted by voters to set aside 2% of the TOT collected for capital improvements aimed at enhancing the visitor experience. Truly keeping our local dollars local and … [Read more...] about City’s Mid Year Fiscal Checkup Good – Capital Projects $6.8 Million