Big Bear Lake, CA -- A Quagga mussel-infested boat was prevented from being launched onto Big Bear Lake because of the pre-launch inspection performed by diligent launch ramp attendants, per a press release issued by the Big Bear Municipal Water District: “The boat showed up at Pine Knot Landing after spending three months in Lake Mojave on the Colorado River. Certified Quagga … [Read more...] about Diligence of Marina Inspector Keeps Big Bear Lake Quagga Mussel Free; All Boats Must Be Clean, Drained and Dry Before Launch
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Schedule Highlights for BVUSD Students; Bears Baseball and Softball Teams Compete in CIF Playoffs
Big Bear Valley, CA -- All Bear Valley Unified School District students will have a four-day weekend for the Memorial Day holiday, as this Friday (May 28) has been added as a no-school day, given a furlough agreement from the district’s bargaining units, CSEA and BVEA. In other news from BVUSD, all school sites will be participating in a disaster drill tomorrow morning at 10am … [Read more...] about Schedule Highlights for BVUSD Students; Bears Baseball and Softball Teams Compete in CIF Playoffs
U.S. Forest Service Re-opens 3N14, Closed Since the Butler #2 Fire of 2007
Big Bear Valley, CA -- U.S. Forest Service Road 3N14, located just north of Fawnskin, reopened to the public today, per an announcement from Mountaintop District Ranger Scott Tangenberg. The popular forest road, which links Big Bear Lake’s North Shore to Big Pine Flats and Holcomb Valley, had been closed since October 2007, after the Butler and Butler #2 Fires. Though 3N14 is … [Read more...] about U.S. Forest Service Re-opens 3N14, Closed Since the Butler #2 Fire of 2007
Stage 6 of the Amgen Tour of California Brings Days of Activities to Big Bear
Big Bear Valley, CA -- The crowds were already rolling in to Big Bear well before noon today (Friday, May 21), and the Amgen Tour of California Lifestyle Festival and Big Bear Expo is bustling at the base of Snow Summit Resort. There are countless booths set up near the finish line and in the Summit parking lot, featuring cycle gear, health and fitness, food, local artists and … [Read more...] about Stage 6 of the Amgen Tour of California Brings Days of Activities to Big Bear
Big Bear Roads Update: A Guide to Navigating Around the Amgen Tour of California on Friday Afternoon
Big Bear Valley, CA -- So, here’s the lowdown on Big Bear roads as it relates to the Amgen Tour of California on Friday afternoon, May 21. Road closures are not all day, but temporary, rolling closures, that will begin about 20 minutes before the lead cyclist approaches and will re-open about five minutes after the final rider, making for total closure time of roughly one hour. … [Read more...] about Big Bear Roads Update: A Guide to Navigating Around the Amgen Tour of California on Friday Afternoon