Big Bear Valley, CA -- With summer finally upon us (as we had a blizzard just a month ago), there are many opportunities and places to hike in and around the Big Bear Valley, including group hike opportunities through the Mountain Top Hiking Club and the Seven Summits of Big Bear series. Before you take a hike, however, the volunteers of the Bear Valley Search and Rescue Team … [Read more...] about Take a Hike–But, First, Prepare for the Unexpected; Group Hikes Available in Big Bear
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County Offers Free Strategic Development Seminar in Big Bear This Thursday
Big Bear Lake, CA -- A half-day seminar on strategic business development will be offered in Big Bear Lake this Thursday, June 24; the 8am seminar is offered free of charge, as it is sponsored by San Bernardino County’s Workforce Investment Board. The four-hour business program will address how to better understand and target your audience, provide strategies to determine an … [Read more...] about County Offers Free Strategic Development Seminar in Big Bear This Thursday
Spring’s Final Weekend Brings More Earthquakes Centered North of Big Bear City
Big Bear City, CA -- We had a few more earthquakes in our area over the weekend, starting with a 1.4 magnitude quake on Friday night at 11:30pm; this one, like most tremors in our area in recent weeks, was centered a couple miles north of Big Bear City. Just after 3:30pm on Saturday afternoon, we had an earthquake of a 2.1 magnitude, also centered a few miles north of Big Bear … [Read more...] about Spring’s Final Weekend Brings More Earthquakes Centered North of Big Bear City
Efforts of Big Bear’s Breakthrough Task Force Result in New Law for San Bernardino County
San Bernardino County, CA -- San Bernardino County has a new Social Host Ordinance and, though unanimously approved by the San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors this week, the law will not take effect until July 15. The Social Host Ordinance, which was instigated by Big Bear’s Breakthrough Task Force, makes liable those adults who serve alcohol, or make it available, to … [Read more...] about Efforts of Big Bear’s Breakthrough Task Force Result in New Law for San Bernardino County
Civil Air Patrol Cadet Andrew Ruiz Promoted; BBHS Seniors Kevin Magdiel and Jake Murie Earn Eagle Scout Badges
Big Bear Valley, CA -- Three young men from the Big Bear Valley have been honored for their effort and commitment in ceremonies held this month. Civil Air Patrol cadet Andrew Ruiz, a 14-year-old who finished eighth grade this week, was honored with the Wright Brothers Award, earned for having completed all Airman ranks with Squadron 6750 prior to transitioning into the Sergeant … [Read more...] about Civil Air Patrol Cadet Andrew Ruiz Promoted; BBHS Seniors Kevin Magdiel and Jake Murie Earn Eagle Scout Badges