Seniors will have an opportunity to receive a free eyesight evaluation when, come Friday, the Braille Institute will be at the Big Bear Senior Center, which is located on Big Bear Boulevard across from Baker Pond. Low vision evaluations will be offered, free of charge, from 10am to 2pm on the 22nd, though seniors must first schedule an appointment by calling the Braille … [Read more...] about Braille Institute Offers Free Vision Screenings for Seniors on Friday
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Holding a Yard Sale? Big Bear Lake Residents First Required to Get a No-Fee Permit
Memorial Day weekend in the Big Bear Valley signals yard sale season and, for those within the City of Big Bear Lake, a no-permit fee is first required before you schlep your used treasures to the yard. No-fee yard sale permit applications are available at the public counter of the Civic Center, located at Big Bear Lake’s west end at 39707 Big Bear Boulevard. The Civic Center … [Read more...] about Holding a Yard Sale? Big Bear Lake Residents First Required to Get a No-Fee Permit
Resort Association Announces Appointment of Rick Shoup as New CEO; Ken Brengle Leaving Big Bear for Torrance Chamber Post
Joyce Reed, President of the Big Bear Lake Resort Association, announced today the appointment of Rick Shoup as the Resort Association’s new CEO. Shoup replaces Ken Brengle, who informed the Board of his resignation as he has accepted the CEO position for the Torrance Chamber of Commerce. In a statement, Reed says, “We thank Ken for the professionalism and growth that his … [Read more...] about Resort Association Announces Appointment of Rick Shoup as New CEO; Ken Brengle Leaving Big Bear for Torrance Chamber Post
Mailed Ballots Must Be Received by County Registrar On or Before May 19; Polls to Be Open 7am-8pm Next Tuesday
The statewide special election is just days away, and for those planning to submit a ballot for the May 19 election via mail, San Bernardino County Registrar of Voters Kari Verjil reminds voters to allow enough time for mail delivery, by mailing ballot sooner rather than later. Any ballots received after the special ballot pickup from the main San Bernardino Post Office at 8pm … [Read more...] about Mailed Ballots Must Be Received by County Registrar On or Before May 19; Polls to Be Open 7am-8pm Next Tuesday
Big Bear Lake Now Offers First-Time Homebuyer Down Payment Assistance Program; Up to 5% of Purchase Price Available on 10-Year Commitment
After much discussion over the course of three Big Bear Lake City Council meetings, Council’s Improvement Agency last night came to consensus—or at least a unanimous vote—in favor of the implementation of the First-Time Homebuyer Down Payment Assistance Program. Though some Council members had expressed concern about the 10-year loan forgiveness timeframe—as, earlier, … [Read more...] about Big Bear Lake Now Offers First-Time Homebuyer Down Payment Assistance Program; Up to 5% of Purchase Price Available on 10-Year Commitment