As we celebrate our Independence Day, our friends at the American Legion Post 584 remind that freedom isn’t free. Thirty-one of the Big Bear Valley’s sons and daughters have already served in the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, and three of those sons--U.S. Army Chief Warrant Officer 3 Rex Kenyon, U.S. Army Specialist Adam Rosema, and U.S. Marine Corps 1st Lieutenant Jared … [Read more...] about Freedom Isn’t Free: We Salute 31 of Big Bear’s Brave Sons and Daughters on Our Independence Day
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Big Bear Lake’s American Legion Post to Be Rededicated in Honor of USMC Sergeant Major A.L. “Woody” Woodard on Fourth of July
Our local post of the American Legion is, on Independence Day, rededicating Post 584 with a new name in honor of 30-year Big Bear resident and veteran, U.S. Marine Corps Sergeant Major A.L. “Woody” Woodard, who passed away three years ago. Local Amercian Legion Post Commander Don Brown tells KBHR, “We’re renaming ourselves after a highly honored Marine, Sergeant Major A.L. … [Read more...] about Big Bear Lake’s American Legion Post to Be Rededicated in Honor of USMC Sergeant Major A.L. “Woody” Woodard on Fourth of July
Fireworks Can Be Distressing for Pets; Experts Recommend Leaving the Dogs at Home
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
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