Baldwin Lake, CA, September 13, 2013 -- Part-time local resident Ian James Murphy will premier his inaugural film at the 2013 Big Bear Lake International Film Festival. “God’s Golden Eye” is a historical account of the desecration of a sacred tribal landmark near Baldwin Lake. Serrano Indians occupied our local mountains 2,000 years ago, worshiping a dome of brilliant white … [Read more...] about Sacred Landmark in Big Bear is Subject of “God’s Golden Eye”
Environment
Discovery Center Breaks New Ground
Fawnskin, CA, August 30, 2013 -- The Big Bear Discovery Center has long been an education portal to the outdoors. Now, it is the first certified Nature Explore Classroom in a U.S. National Forest. Nature Explore Classrooms are part of a collaborative project of the Arbor Day Foundation and the Dimensions Educational Research Foundation developed in response to the growing … [Read more...] about Discovery Center Breaks New Ground
History-Makers Come to Big Bear for the Green Event of the Year
Big Bear Lake, CA, August 7, 2013 - In 2011, Susan Jones of Xenon Motors decided to set the Guinness World Record for “The Longest Journey on an Electric Scooter,” a lofty goal that has evolved even further into the Ride the Future Tour: an electric vehicle road trip that will span the width of the United States, host celebrations in 44 different locations along the way, and … [Read more...] about History-Makers Come to Big Bear for the Green Event of the Year
Electric Bills Will Decrease Slightly in Big Bear
Big Bear Lake, CA, August 2, 2013 - The expiration and reduction of two surcharges will allow Bear Valley Electric Service (BVES) to pass on over $1,200,000 in savings to its customers each year. For the average full-time, residential customer, that means a savings of $4 per month. As of May 2013, BVES was able to reduce the California Renewable Portfolio Standard surcharge … [Read more...] about Electric Bills Will Decrease Slightly in Big Bear
County Considers Solar Energy in Rural Areas
San Bernardino County, CA, July 26, 2013 - This week, the San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors unanimously extended the moratorium on commercial solar energy projects in rural communities, which affects unincorporated areas of the Big Bear Valley. County Supervisors say they have made headway in the planning process of adding a renewable energy component to the General … [Read more...] about County Considers Solar Energy in Rural Areas