At approximately 12:25pm this afternoon, electricity was lost in many areas of the Big Bear Valley. Upon investigation, Bear Valley Electric reported four power poles were downed on Baldwin Lake Road near the Baldwin Lake stables. Crews are working to restore power and expect that the majority of the valley will regain power shortly. For Baldwin Lake residents, the wait will … [Read more...] about Lights Out: High Winds Over 60MPH Topple Main Power Poles to Most of Big Bear Valley
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Celebration of Life for Ted Fashempour to Be Held at the PAC on January 24
The family of Ted Fashempour have planned his memorial service, to take place on Sunday, January 24 at 11am at the Big Bear Lake Performing Arts Center. It was in the early morning hours of January 2, just days after his 56th birthday, that Fashempour, husband to Paula, with whom he owned the Little Green House Florist, passed at Loma Linda University Medical Center. It was in … [Read more...] about Celebration of Life for Ted Fashempour to Be Held at the PAC on January 24
Bear City Fire Department Issues “Quake-Up Call”; Are You Earthquake Prepared?
Given the devastating 7.0 magnitude earthquake in Haiti and the 6.5 quake in Northern California this week, the Big Bear City Fire Department reminds Valley residents to check disaster preparedness plans and supplies, as we never know when a big quake (such as the 6.4 magnitude tremor we had in June 1992) will strike; in fact, just this morning, we had a 1.2 magnitude quake … [Read more...] about Bear City Fire Department Issues “Quake-Up Call”; Are You Earthquake Prepared?
New Alzheimer’s Support Group Invites Caregivers on Second and Fourth Tuesdays
For those who serve as caregivers for individuals with Alzheimer’s, the Big Bear Valley now has an Alzheimer’s support group, which meets on second and fourth Tuesdays of each month, with the first meeting of the year scheduled for tomorrow, January 12. The meetings are informal and, per organizer Mary Andresen, are geared especially for caregivers, rather than those suffering … [Read more...] about New Alzheimer’s Support Group Invites Caregivers on Second and Fourth Tuesdays
Memorials Planned for Curly Musgrave and Ted Fashempour
Back in December, Big Bear Lake’s new Mayor Liz Harris adjourned the City Council meeting in memory of Curly Musgrave, a popular entertainer from Crestline who had performed at the Cowboy Gathering and other Big Bear events. The singer, songwriter and cowboy poet will be remembered with a celebration of life taking place on Saturday, January 9 at 10am at the First Baptist … [Read more...] about Memorials Planned for Curly Musgrave and Ted Fashempour