Big Bear Valley, CA -- In addition to the regular, first-week-of-the-month meetings*, the Soroptimists’ Man About Town festivities, and “The Odd Couple” at the PAC, there are a number of goings-on in the Big Bear Valley this week. On Tuesday, there are two public meetings, both of which begin at 6:30pm. “Tree People” will be featured at tomorrow’s meeting of the Big Bear Valley … [Read more...] about April 6-9: This Week’s Community Calendar Includes Book Sale, Tree People and a Wolf Party
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Baja’s 7.2 Tremor on Easter Prompts Another “Quake-Up” Call: Are You Earthquake Prepared?
Big Bear City, CA -- In light of yesterday’s 7.2 magnitude earthquake in Baja Mexico, which was felt here (as a long, slow roll) in the Big Bear Valley at 3:40pm--and two local earthquakes since*--the Big Bear City Fire Department offers another “quake-up” call to residents; all are reminded to check disaster preparedness plans and supplies, as we never know when we will be … [Read more...] about Baja’s 7.2 Tremor on Easter Prompts Another “Quake-Up” Call: Are You Earthquake Prepared?
Strong Winds and Edison Line Result in Power Dimming for Bear Valley Electric Customers
Big Bear Valley, CA -- Since about 8pm last night, Easter Sunday, Big Bear Valley residents may have experienced dimming in their lights and other electric-powered items. Ken Markling, Operations Manager for Bear Valley Electric Service, says that we can blame this on the wind, which is affecting electric lines of Southern California Edison in the Holcomb Valley area. As … [Read more...] about Strong Winds and Edison Line Result in Power Dimming for Bear Valley Electric Customers
BVUSD’s School Board to Hold on Parcel Tax Decision; April 14 Meeting Will Include Additional Information for Consideration
Big Bear Lake, CA -- The Board of Trustees for the Bear Valley Unified School District is still considering whether or not to place a parcel tax initiative, to fund education programs in light of severe budget cuts at the state level, on the November 2 ballot of the Statewide General Election. When the Trustees convened earlier this week, they considered a staff recommendation … [Read more...] about BVUSD’s School Board to Hold on Parcel Tax Decision; April 14 Meeting Will Include Additional Information for Consideration
Big Bear’s “Fandance” Finds Fans on the East Coast in Five-Week Run; Cast of Locals Perform in Connecticut
In August of 2009, the original musical “Fandance: The Legend of Sally Rand,” written by and starring Misty Rowe of “Hee Haw” fame, made its debut on the stage of the Big Bear Lake Performing Arts Center, serving as a benefit for the Bear Valley Hospital Foundation, dazzling audiences and raising more than $12,000 in proceeds. The local production continues to charm audiences … [Read more...] about Big Bear’s “Fandance” Finds Fans on the East Coast in Five-Week Run; Cast of Locals Perform in Connecticut