Big Bear Lake, CA, July 31, 2012, 3:00pm - The National Weather Service has reported some areas of California received up to 20 fewer inches of rain than expected during the period between October 2011 and June 2012, making it one of the driest so-called rainy seasons on record. California’s below-average rainfall causes green grass and plant life to dry out faster than usual, … [Read more...] about Prepare Your Home For Wildfire Season
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History Alive … Chautauqua Performance By David Fenimore
Big Bear Lake, CA, July 20, 2012, 8:00am - History Alive … Chautauqua, presented by the Friends of the Big Bear Valley Library, will feature the historical character Zane Grey, portrayed by a professional Chautauqua performer, David Fenimore. Zane Grey was a superstar, a literary celebrity, earning the equivalent in today’s dollars of as much as five million a year. He owned … [Read more...] about History Alive … Chautauqua Performance By David Fenimore
Trail Fest 2012 Celebrates Pacific Crest Trail
Big Bear Lake, CA, July 19, 2012, 9:00am - Trail Fest 2012, a celebration of all 2,650 miles of the scenic Pacific Crest Trail running from Mexico to Canada, is coming to Big Bear for three days beginning July 27 at Northwoods Resort on Village Drive. The trail runs through Big Bear, bringing hundreds of hikers into the city every year. This year hikers and those who love the … [Read more...] about Trail Fest 2012 Celebrates Pacific Crest Trail
Xeriscape Garden Tour This Weekend Celebrates 10 Years
Big Bear Lake, CA, July 13, 2012, 8:00am - The Xeriscape Garden Tour will celebrate its 10th year of showcasing homes that exemplify the best in water conservation through Xeriscape landscaping. The tour is set for Saturday, July 14th and will feature 6 to 7 gardens, two nurseries and the Flower Show and Plant Sale at the PAC. Highlights of this year’s tour will include: a … [Read more...] about Xeriscape Garden Tour This Weekend Celebrates 10 Years
Panorama Fire Now 100% Contained
Crestline, CA, July 11, 2012, 8:00am - Firefighters have declared the Panorama fire 100% contained at 6pm on July 10. The Panorama fire was reported shortly before 2pm on July 9 along the west side of State Highway 18 north of Old Waterman Canyon Road. The fire quickly spread uphill towards Marshall Peak, swift and aggressive actions by firefighters held the fire to 75 acres. … [Read more...] about Panorama Fire Now 100% Contained