The Bear Valley Unified School District declared again today, Tuesday, February 10, 2009 a "Snow Day". School will be closed again today due to snow and snowy road conditions. Cold temperatures today will assure that clearing snow will again be a big job as nearly 18 inches of fresh snow fell on Monday in the Big Bear Valley. Other closures and cancellations of the day … [Read more...] about No School “Snow Day” February 10; Additional Closures Due to Snow
Fire/Safety
This Morning’s Earthquake Registers a 1.7 Magnitude
We had another earthquake, centered in our area today. At 10:26am this morning, a 1.7 magnitude earthquake occurred six miles northwest of Big Bear City, per the U.S. Geological Survey. Yesterday afternoon’s 1.6 magnitude quake was centered east of Big Bear City. … [Read more...] about This Morning’s Earthquake Registers a 1.7 Magnitude
Big Bear City Firefighter Fluke Honored for Off-Duty Lifesaving Effort
Big Bear City Fire Chief Jeff Willis honored one of the department’s paid-call firefighters with the CPR Lifesaver Ribbon before the CSD Board of Directors this week. Paid-call firefighter Justin Fluke saved the life of a six-year-old girl while he was working as a waiter at the Peppercorn Grille. Chief Willis told those in attendance at the February 2 CSD meeting, “Justin did … [Read more...] about Big Bear City Firefighter Fluke Honored for Off-Duty Lifesaving Effort
Fire Agencies Take Stock of Progress
Last week, representatives from six local fire agencies attended a meeting on the Big Bear Valley Community Wildfire Protection Plan. Each agency shared what accomplishments have been made since the Community Wildfire Protection Plan was written in 2006. After the Old Fire of 2003, the Big Bear Valley Fire Safe Council discussed strategies necessary to protect the communities … [Read more...] about Fire Agencies Take Stock of Progress
First Aid Training Class Offered February 7
The Big Bear City Fire Department will offer a First Aid training class this Saturday, February 7. The full day class, which begins at 9am, will be held at the offices of the Big Bear City Community Services District, and reservations are required. Cost for the First Aid class is $40 and due prior to the 7th. To reserve your space, call 585-2362. For additional information on … [Read more...] about First Aid Training Class Offered February 7