Funding from President Obama’s American Recovery and Reinvestment Act will be making its way to San Bernardino County (and the Big Bear Valley), to help prevent homelessness and provide housing to low-income residents, given an action taken by the San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors in their meeting yesterday. Nearly $2.9 million in contracts with four area service … [Read more...] about County Supervisors Direct Nearly $4 Million in Federal Stimulus Funds to Needs of County’s Homeless and Low-Income
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Men Challenged to “Walk a Mile in Her Shoes”; DOVES Hosts Domestic Violence Awareness Month Kick-Off
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and DOVES will highlight the theme “Healthy Relationships—Partners’ Work” by hosting a special event on the 27th, the last Sunday in September. As with last year, DOVES hosts the “Walk a Mile in Her Shoes” march through the Village, during which time men from the community are invited to join the Big Bear High School football team … [Read more...] about Men Challenged to “Walk a Mile in Her Shoes”; DOVES Hosts Domestic Violence Awareness Month Kick-Off
Need Help With Utility Bills? Bear Valley Electric Hosts HEAP Application Processing on Tuesday
Families and individuals who could use financial assistance with utility bills can start readying the paperwork, as Bear Valley Electric Service will be hosting HEAP application processing next week. Starting next Tuesday morning, September 29 at 9am, applications for HEAP, which stands for the Home Energy Assistance Program, will be accepted for the first 30 in line, another … [Read more...] about Need Help With Utility Bills? Bear Valley Electric Hosts HEAP Application Processing on Tuesday
Summer Is Behind Us, But Warm Temperatures to Continue
Today marks the first day of autumn and, yet, per KBHR’s weatherman Ben Brissey, we can expect temperatures nearing 80 degrees today, September 22. With the warm temperatures and the expectation of winds and low relative humidity in the San Bernardino mountains, the National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning, meaning that critical fire conditions are expected. This … [Read more...] about Summer Is Behind Us, But Warm Temperatures to Continue
County Offers Dog Licensing Clinic at Meadow Park on the 24th
If you missed out on the dog licensing clinic earlier this month, the San Bernardino County Animal Care and Control Program returns this Thursday, offering both dog licenses and rabies vaccinations. Dog licenses will be available at Meadow Park, from 6 to 7pm on the 24th; dog licenses are $15 for altered dogs, $9 for altered dogs belonging to seniors, and $96 per license for … [Read more...] about County Offers Dog Licensing Clinic at Meadow Park on the 24th