Big Bear News - Lake Arrowhead/Needles, CA - According to the San Bernardino County Department of Public Health, officials are urging residents to take precautions after a bird carcass collected in Lake Arrowhead and a collection of mosquitoes from Needles tested positive for West Nile virus. The Steller’s jay, collected on July 5, is the first positive case of 2021 within … [Read more...] about Lake Arrowhead Bird Tests Positive for West Nile Virus
Environment
Rattlesnake Season Is Here
Big Bear News - Big Bear Lake, CA - Spring is here and with it brings warm weather and hot, dry conditions in many areas of California. Human encounters with snakes are more likely as these elusive animals become more active this time of year. Most native snakes are harmless. The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) recommends avoiding the rattlesnake, a venomous … [Read more...] about Rattlesnake Season Is Here
Prescribed Burning in Big Bear
Big Bear News - San Bernardino, CA — Update 4/28: The relative humidity is dropping pretty fast, putting fire crews out of prescription, so they are going to postpone the prescribed burn described immediately below to Sunday. It is possible more burning could take place into the week as well. Fire crews accomplished 128 acres last Friday, April, 23, and plan to return this … [Read more...] about Prescribed Burning in Big Bear
Native Plant Rebate Program
Big Bear News - Big Bear lake, CA - Following Native Plant Week and Earth Day, the BBLDWP is finally launching their Native Plant Rebate Program! Are you a BBLDWP customer? You qualify! Receive up to $150 dollars to transform your yard into a native plant haven. Find the shopping list of eligible plants at BBLDWP.com, or at one of three local nurseries: Hood Growers, Hunter’s … [Read more...] about Native Plant Rebate Program
Care for Big Bear
Big Bear News - Big Bear Lake, CA - Visit Big Bear has issued a proclamation so named “Care For Big Bear” declaring the lifelong agreement between Big Bear locals and visitors to preserve and protect the Big Bear natural playground for future generations to enjoy. This is a unifying call to action for everyone who loves Big Bear. With education, motivation and awareness we … [Read more...] about Care for Big Bear