Families and individuals in need are reminded that San Bernardino County food distribution takes place today [December 28], from noon to 2pm, at Community Church by the Lake, located on Big Bear Boulevard at Knickerbocker in Big Bear Lake. Those who wish to receive food, and are first-timers to the distribution opportunity, should bring photo ID, as well as proof of income and … [Read more...] about County Food Distribution Offered to Those in Need This Afternoon
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Public Provides Input on Healthcare District’s Decision to Place CEO Colunga on Paid Leave; No Action Taken in Two Rounds of Closed Session
The Board of Directors for the Bear Valley Community Healthcare District convened last night, first in closed session to address the paid administrative leave for hospital CEO Vi Colunga, and then in open session to take public comment on the December 15 Colunga decision; review the November finance report provided by CFO Rudy Shutta; and to do the annual board … [Read more...] about Public Provides Input on Healthcare District’s Decision to Place CEO Colunga on Paid Leave; No Action Taken in Two Rounds of Closed Session
Friday Residential Trash Pickup Moved to Saturday, Both This Week and Next
Big Bear Valley residents and homeowners who receive trash pickup on Fridays can instead expect disposal and recycling service on Saturdays over the next two weeks. As both the Christmas and New Year’s holidays fall on Friday, disposal customers of both Big Bear Disposal and the Big Bear City Community Services District will have trash service on Saturday, December 26 and … [Read more...] about Friday Residential Trash Pickup Moved to Saturday, Both This Week and Next
Local Firefighters Take 85 Deserving Youth on a Christmas Shopping Spree at Kmart
Big Bear Valley fire departments joined forces yesterday to take children within Big Bear Valley on a well-deserved shopping spree at Kmart. Santa and Mrs. Claus were also on hand to wish the youngsters a Merry Christmas during their shopping spree, in which each child was able to spend about $100 at Kmart, however they wished. Some of the local children bought presents for … [Read more...] about Local Firefighters Take 85 Deserving Youth on a Christmas Shopping Spree at Kmart
Recent Bear Sightings Likely Prompted by Available Food Sources
In recent weeks, many Big Bear residents have told us of bear sightings in their yards and on their porches; there is also an unconfirmed report of an accident on the back route of Highway 18 Sunday morning, involving a bear and a semi-truck. Local biologist Jeff Villepique with the California Department of Fish and Game tells KBHR that though they come in varying colors, … [Read more...] about Recent Bear Sightings Likely Prompted by Available Food Sources