The City of Big Bear Lake will, come Monday, recognize Building Safety Week and, given this year’s national theme, “Building and Safety… Where You Live, Work and Play,” Americans are encouraged to take appropriate steps to ensure that the places where we live, work, play and learn are safe. Jim Miller, the City’s Director of Building and Planning, says that during Building … [Read more...] about City of Big Bear Lake Recognizes National Building and Safety Week With 11th Annual Open House on Thursday
Fire/Safety
San Bernardino County Activates Emergency Operations Center in Response to Confirmed Case of Swine Flu; Highland Elementary Closed as Precautionary Measure
San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors Chairman Gary Ovitt has, as of today, proclaimed a local emergency due to the confirmation of a swine flu case in San Bernardino County. Within the United States, there are (as of this morning) 109 confirmed cases of the swine flu, and one human death resulting from the respiratory disease associated with pigs. Within San Bernardino … [Read more...] about San Bernardino County Activates Emergency Operations Center in Response to Confirmed Case of Swine Flu; Highland Elementary Closed as Precautionary Measure
FBI Investigation Stems from Relationship Between 14-Year-Old Big Bear Lake Runaway and Adult Sex Registrant from Illinois
An Internet friendship between a 14-year-old Big Bear Lake girl and a 22-year-old male, and alleged sex registrant, from Illinois has resulted in an FBI investigation. Per the statement released today by the Big Bear Sheriff’s Station: “On April 21, deputies of the Big Bear Sheriff’s Station responded to a runaway juvenile call in the City of Big Bear Lake. The 14-year-old … [Read more...] about FBI Investigation Stems from Relationship Between 14-Year-Old Big Bear Lake Runaway and Adult Sex Registrant from Illinois
County’s Health Department on Heightened Alert Given Swine Flu, Though No Confirmed Cases in Our Area
There have been four confirmed human cases of the swine flu in San Diego County and two cases in Imperial County, yet, per San Bernardino Health Officer Dr. Maxwell Ohikhuare, “No cases of this virus have been identified in San Bernardino County at this time.” Of the aforementioned six individuals with swine flu, all of them (ages seven to 54) have recovered. San Bernardino … [Read more...] about County’s Health Department on Heightened Alert Given Swine Flu, Though No Confirmed Cases in Our Area
Local Businesses Give Back: Yoga Class Results in Healthy Food for Families in Need
Two family-run businesses have partnered to bring wholesome food to Big Bear’s food banks for those in need. At the new yoga studios of Equada Outfitters, proceeds from the 6pm community class on Tuesdays are used to purchase food for distribution to local food banks; last week’s beneficiary was the Four Square Church. The food purchased by the Fulkerson family of Equada … [Read more...] about Local Businesses Give Back: Yoga Class Results in Healthy Food for Families in Need