Big Bear News - Vallejo, CA - Love the outdoors and want to make a lasting impact on the world around you, but not sure which path to pursue? Join one of three USDA Forest Service recruitment events in mid-January to learn more about becoming a wildland firefighter. The Forest Service is hiring wildland firefighter positions into permanent and permanent seasonal for hand crews, … [Read more...] about USDA Forest Service Offers Three Recruitment Events
Environment
SBNF Seeks Public Comments for Big Bear Mountain Resort Proposed Projects
Big Bear News - San Bernardino, CA - The Mountaintop Ranger District of the San Bernardino National Forest is initiating the preparation of an environmental assessment to consider and disclose the anticipated environmental effects of the Big Bear Mountain Resort Master Development Plan (MDP) Projects. Big Bear Mountain Resort has requested approval from the forest to complete … [Read more...] about SBNF Seeks Public Comments for Big Bear Mountain Resort Proposed Projects
The Aftermath of Tropical Storm Hilary for Big Bear
Photo provided by CalTrans District 8 Big Bear News - Big Bear Lake - Big Bear is now dealing with the aftermath of Tropical Storm Hilary that passed through the Big Bear Valley on Sunday. Meteorologist Ben Brissey states that Tropical Storm Hilary, now as a remnant low, moisture will gradually decrease with scattered showers and thunderstorms lingering today. It is … [Read more...] about The Aftermath of Tropical Storm Hilary for Big Bear
Public Star Party Expo Tonight at Ski Beach, Meadow Park
Big Bear News - Big Bear Lake - The Big Bear Valley Astronomical Society is holding an inaugural Public Star Party Expo tonight at Ski Beach at Meadow Park in Big Bear Lake tonight from 7pm to 9pm. This is a free event for the public to engage with 10 to 12 astronomers who will be on hand to operate telescopes where attendees can view different astronomical objects. Vendors … [Read more...] about Public Star Party Expo Tonight at Ski Beach, Meadow Park
Big Bear Fire Authority Fire Hazard Abatement Program Status
Big Bear News - Big Bear Lake - At this week’s Big Bear Fire Authority board meeting, Fire Chief Jeff Willis provided an update on the fire abatement program, which continues to draw criticism from residents who appeared at this week’s meeting, have written letters to the editor, and filled social media threads with complaints ranging from not receiving notices before being … [Read more...] about Big Bear Fire Authority Fire Hazard Abatement Program Status