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
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June 17 Is Last Day of School for BVUSD Students; Over 260 Seniors to Graduate from Chautauqua and Big Bear High Schools
Big Bear Valley, CA -- Today, June 17, is the last day of the school year for Bear Valley Unified School District students. Twenty-seven students graduate from Chautauqua High School at 11am today (Thursday), in an outdoor ceremony to be held at their school on Maple Lane in Sugarloaf. Big Bear High School's Class of 2010 graduates in an outdoor ceremony, at their school site … [Read more...] about June 17 Is Last Day of School for BVUSD Students; Over 260 Seniors to Graduate from Chautauqua and Big Bear High Schools
Alert: Scam Phone Calls Being Directed to First Mountain Bank Customers
Big Bear Valley, CA -- Fraudulent phone calls, generated by scam artists claiming to be making contact on behalf of First Mountain Bank, are once again being made to Big Bear households, as of today. Those called have been asked to provide their account number and pin code to reactivate their ATM cards. A similar series of bank scam calls took place in the Big Bear Valley this … [Read more...] about Alert: Scam Phone Calls Being Directed to First Mountain Bank Customers
Local Forest Care Program Eases Requirements, Reimburses Homeowners 75% for Creating Defensible Space
Big Bear Valley, CA -- ’Tis the season to clear defensible space, to ensure that your home, our community and the surrounding forest are fire-safe for the summer season. As emphasized by Big Bear Lake Fire Chief Rod Ballard prior to a Forest Care presentation at last night’s City Council meeting, “I cannot emphasize enough the importance of each of us taking steps to create … [Read more...] about Local Forest Care Program Eases Requirements, Reimburses Homeowners 75% for Creating Defensible Space
Department of Water and Power Goes Before City Council on June 14; Bill LaHaye Recognized, Standby Fee Continues, Board Vacancy Announced
Big Bear Lake, CA -- Though the Department of Water and Power did not hold their regular monthly meeting this morning (due to lack of a quorum), the agency did take center stage a few times during last night’s Big Bear Lake City Council meeting. DWP General Manager Joel Dickson’s first trip to the podium on June 14 was to join Mayor Liz Harris in recognizing DWP’s Water … [Read more...] about Department of Water and Power Goes Before City Council on June 14; Bill LaHaye Recognized, Standby Fee Continues, Board Vacancy Announced