Big Bear CA, December 12th, 2015 -UPDATE, December 13th, 11:00am - The California drought has had a major impact on all of our lives, and the Big Bear Lake Department of Water Conservation is reminding residents and visitors alike to do their part and take some simple steps to preserve this precious resource. In other words, please, Don’t Tap Out When It Comes To Water … [Read more...] about Doing Our Part for Big Bear Lake Water Conservation
Environment
BBFD Curbside Chipping Program is a Great Success
Big Bear, CA, October 23, 2015 - The Big Bear Fire Department would like thank the entire Big Bear Valley for their efforts keeping our community healthy by creating defensible space utilizing the Curbside Chipping Program which has now officially ended for the season. 1,215 community members participated in the program and more than 387 tons of flammable vegetation was … [Read more...] about BBFD Curbside Chipping Program is a Great Success
Be Prepared As We Enter Height of Fire Season
Big Bear, CA, October 1, 2015 - Although fire season has become year round, the height of fire season in San Bernardino County is October and November when the Santa Ana winds blow. As fires burn across California and no end in sight of a four-year drought, now is the time to prepare for wildfire and a possible evacuation. In June of this year over 31,000 acres were scorched in … [Read more...] about Be Prepared As We Enter Height of Fire Season
The New Big Bear Alpine Zoo
Big Bear Lake, CA August 26, 2015 - Big Bear is one step closer to getting a new zoo. Supervisor James Ramos announced at Monday's Big Bear Lake City Council meeting that a ground breaking ceremony will take place as early as December of this year. The building plans and specifications are nearly complete which include a peer review. Next the construction bidding window … [Read more...] about The New Big Bear Alpine Zoo
First Death From West Nile Virus Confirmed
San Bernardino County, CA, August 18, 2015 - San Bernardino County Department of Public Health has confirmed the first death from West Nile Virus in 2015. A total of five WNV cases have been confirmed within the County this year. San Bernardino County reported eight confirmed cases at this time in 2014 with no deaths. Throughout the state, there are 36 confirmed WNV cases so … [Read more...] about First Death From West Nile Virus Confirmed