Fawnskin, CA, March 26, 2012, noon - Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack has announced the USDA’s continuing commitment to get kids outdoors and connected to the natural world around them with $1 million in cost-share funding from the US Forest Service to enhance children’s programs in 18 states. Some of the Forest Service grant funding will be distributed to the agency’s More … [Read more...] about Grant Awarded To Discovery Center’s Nature Explore Classroom
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Big Bear Lake Resident Arrested on Felony Charges of Battery on a Peace Officer
Big Bear Lake, CA, March 22, 2012, 5:00pm - According to a news release from the Big Bear Sheriff’s Station, on Wednesday, March 21, 2012 at approximately 4:40 a.m., deputies responded to a call of a stranded motorist at the Big Bear Dam. The vehicle was parked on the bridge with a male occupant inside the car who was later identified as Gary Payne, a 44-year-old resident of … [Read more...] about Big Bear Lake Resident Arrested on Felony Charges of Battery on a Peace Officer
New San Bernardino County Prescription Drug Card Now Available in Big Bear
Big Bear, CA, March 14, 2012, 12:00pm – Back in January, the San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors approved a new prescription drug discount program for residents of San Bernardino County. The card will allow all county residents, regardless of income, age, or health status to save on the cost of their medications including medications for pets. The privately run program … [Read more...] about New San Bernardino County Prescription Drug Card Now Available in Big Bear
Veterans Sought For California Conservation Corps Forestry Crews
Sacramento, CA, March 13, 2012, 3:00pm - United States military veterans interested in forestry work can join new California Conservation Corps veterans crews based in Northern California. Members of the residential crews will live and work from centers in Auburn and South Lake Tahoe and get paid training from the U.S. Forest Service in wildland firefighting and chain saw use. … [Read more...] about Veterans Sought For California Conservation Corps Forestry Crews
Coalition Submits Signatures for “Part-Time Pay for Part-Time Work” Initiative for San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors
San Bernardino, CA, March 13, 2012, 3:00pm – Last week, the Safety Employees Benefit Association of San Bernardino announced the submission of nearly 70,000 signatures collected by a diverse coalition of San Bernardino County unions, Tea Party Patriots, residents and business leaders to qualify the “Part-Time Pay for Part-Time Work” initiative also known as the San Bernardino … [Read more...] about Coalition Submits Signatures for “Part-Time Pay for Part-Time Work” Initiative for San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors