The loud noises and flashing lights of a fireworks display can be distressing for pets. That said, it is recommended that during the Fourth of July fireworks display (to be over Big Bear Lake after dark tomorrow), you leave your pets at home and indoors. Dog experts at HomeoPet.com say that fireworks, and loud noises, can be interpreted by canines as threatening, so they may … [Read more...] about Fireworks Can Be Distressing for Pets; Experts Recommend Leaving the Dogs at Home
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Big Bear Valley’s Five Post Offices Closed on Saturday; Big Bear Lake, Big Bear City and Fawnskin P.O. Open Full Day Friday
Given the national holiday, all five of Big Bear Valley’s post offices will be closed on Saturday, the Fourth of July. Some changes to the hours of operation will be in place for post office locations in Sugarloaf and the Moonridge Annex, which is located behind Vons. The Sugarloaf P.O. will close one hour early, at 3pm, on Friday the 3rd; the Moonridge Annex will be closed for … [Read more...] about Big Bear Valley’s Five Post Offices Closed on Saturday; Big Bear Lake, Big Bear City and Fawnskin P.O. Open Full Day Friday
Bear Valley Electric’s CARE Program Offers 20% Discount to Low-Income Households; CARE Sign-Ups at Kmart Tomorrow
Low-income individuals and families who are full-time residents of the Big Bear Valley may be eligible for a 20% discount on electric service through the California Alternate Rates for Energy, or CARE, program. Qualifying households of 1 or 2 persons cannot exceed a gross annual income of $30,500 to be eligible for CARE, the benefits of which are covered by other utility … [Read more...] about Bear Valley Electric’s CARE Program Offers 20% Discount to Low-Income Households; CARE Sign-Ups at Kmart Tomorrow
Russ Greek and Anne Heuerman Named Big Bear’s Volunteers of the Year
Big Bear’s Volunteers of the Year were honored during a Big Bear Chamber of Commerce luncheon held earlier this month. The Event Resource Office of Big Bear Valley had received many nominations for the Volunteer of the Year Award, and those honorees included Lori Gardiner for the North Shore Improvement Association, Robin Martin for the Big Bear Discovery Center, Reverend Jean … [Read more...] about Russ Greek and Anne Heuerman Named Big Bear’s Volunteers of the Year
No-Fee Permits Required for Those Holding Yard Sales Within Big Bear Lake
For those planning to hold a yard sale within the City of Big Bear Lake over the Fourth of July weekend, a no-fee permit is first required. Yard sale permit applications are available at the public counter in the Civic Center, located at 39707 Big Bear Boulevard, from 8am to 5pm each weekday; applications can also be downloaded from the City’s website at citybigbearlake.com. If … [Read more...] about No-Fee Permits Required for Those Holding Yard Sales Within Big Bear Lake