With the arrival of winter weather here in the Big Bear Valley, Southwest Gas reminds that energy-efficiency improvements not only help save energy, but your energy dollars as well. Setting the thermostat between 66-68 degrees during the winter months is recommended as, for each degree the thermostat is lowered, two percent can be saved on each heating bill. Southwest Gas also … [Read more...] about Energy Saving Tips from Southwest Gas Can Also Save Dollars
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Ted Fashempour, Owner of Little Green House, Passes Peacefully on January 2
Big Bear Lake resident Ted Fashempour, owner of the Little Green House Florist with wife Paula, passed away just after the New Year’s Day holiday. Fashempour, age 56, had been admitted to Loma Linda University Medical Center on Tuesday, and passed there, just after 1am on January 2. Wife Paula relays to KBHR that he died peacefully, with she at his side. The family of Ted … [Read more...] about Ted Fashempour, Owner of Little Green House, Passes Peacefully on January 2
Amgen Tour of California Cycling Through Big Bear in May; January 7 Power Breakfast to Outline Benefits to Business Owners
Professional cycling stars Lance Armstrong and Levi Leipheimer will be in the Big Bear Valley in May, as both are scheduled to participate in the 2010 Amgen Tour of California, billed as the biggest biking event in North America and now on par with the Tour de France. Big Bear will provide a high-altitude finish on the eight-day, 750-mile race, as riders cycle their way here … [Read more...] about Amgen Tour of California Cycling Through Big Bear in May; January 7 Power Breakfast to Outline Benefits to Business Owners
More Snow, Sun at the Ski Resorts; Snow Summit Hosts Annual New Year’s Eve Torchlight Parade
Today is a beautiful day to hit the slopes, given additional snowmaking overnight and sunshine in the forecast, and both Snow Summit and Bear Mountain resorts offer half-day session, starting at noon. Snow Summit also offers night session, starting at 3pm, and half-night session, starting at 7pm and extending until 9:30pm. And whether or not you plan to ski or ride today, … [Read more...] about More Snow, Sun at the Ski Resorts; Snow Summit Hosts Annual New Year’s Eve Torchlight Parade
Christmas Tree Recycling Offered by CSD and Big Bear Disposal
If you’re done enjoying your Christmas tree, there are tree recycling opportunities at either end of the Valley. Those within Big Bear Lake can leave trees at the recycling center on Garstin Drive (just west of Big Bear Boulevard) through January 16. Big Bear Disposal has a specially marked Christmas tree recycling station in the driveway next to the Buy Back Center, and the … [Read more...] about Christmas Tree Recycling Offered by CSD and Big Bear Disposal