The amazing adventures of Team Jordan Romero continue, as the trio of 13-year-old Jordan Romero, his dad Paul Romero and Karen Lundgren are making progress in their trek to summit Mt. Everest, the tallest peak in the world at 29,029’. Though receipt of satellite phone transmissions from half-way across the world can be technically challenged, we did hear from Jordan last night, … [Read more...] about Team Jordan Romero Calls from Chinese Base Camp En Route to 29,029′ Peak of Mt. Everest
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Over 400 Participate in Sixth Annual Walk MS–and Raise $45,000 for Multiple Sclerosis Research
Big Bear Lake, CA -- Event organizers say that the Big Bear Walk MS event was a community effort at its best! As Jennifer Gaylord with the National Multiple Sclerosis Society tells KBHR, “Everyone rallied around the movement to end Multiple Sclerosis. North Shore Elementary hosted the start and finish festivities, Kiwanis manned a rest stop, the Lions were first on site to make … [Read more...] about Over 400 Participate in Sixth Annual Walk MS–and Raise $45,000 for Multiple Sclerosis Research
BVUSD’s Kindergarten Enrollment Underway; High School Athletic Physicals Begin Next Week
Big Bear Valley, CA -- In non-budget news from Bear Valley Unified School District, open enrollment is underway for families who have kindergarten students for the coming school year. Children who will be five years old on or before December 2, 2010 are eligible to enroll at their nearest school site: North Shore Elementary on Stanfield Cutoff, Baldwin Lane Elementary in … [Read more...] about BVUSD’s Kindergarten Enrollment Underway; High School Athletic Physicals Begin Next Week
Big Bear Offers Many Opportunities to Enjoy Earth Day, Which Celebrates 41 Years on April 22
Big Bear Valley, CA -- This Thursday, April 22 marks Earth Day, which has been celebrated in support of the environment since 1970. Should you be looking for ways to establish—or renew—your commitment to do your part this Earth Day, you can choose to reuse shopping bags, take a moment to pick up litter ’round the lakeshore or in your neighborhood, or take advantage of curbside … [Read more...] about Big Bear Offers Many Opportunities to Enjoy Earth Day, Which Celebrates 41 Years on April 22
Bank Scam Phone Calls Return; Sheriff’s Station Advises Residents to Withhold Personal Information
Big Bear Valley, CA -- The Big Bear Sheriff’s Station tells KBHR that, since about 8am this morning (Monday, April 19), Big Bear Valley residents have called to report fraudulent phone calls generated by those who claim to be making contact on behalf of First Mountain Bank. Those called have been asked to provide their account number and pin code to reactivate their ATM cards. … [Read more...] about Bank Scam Phone Calls Return; Sheriff’s Station Advises Residents to Withhold Personal Information