Some mountain-area mothers whose children are serving in the military have banded together to start a new chapter of Blue Star Moms, which is affiliated with Blue Star Mothers of America, Inc. Chapter organizer Zen Martinsen, whose 19-year-old daughter Sarah-Beth is currently serving as a combat medic with the U.S. Army in Germany, tells KBHR, “We are part of a national … [Read more...] about Military Families and Patriots Welcome to Join Mountain-Area Blue Star Moms
Government
Sheriff’s Department Plans November 5 Code Enforcement Sweep for Fawnskin and East Valley Neighborhoods
Deputies of the Big Bear Sheriff's Station, along with officials from San Bernardino County Code Enforcement, will be conducting another Problem Oriented Policing Sweep on November 5, this time in the areas of Fawnskin, along North Shore Drive, and the east end of the Big Bear Valley. Issues of concern during the code sweep are abandoned vehicles, boats and trailers; vehicles … [Read more...] about Sheriff’s Department Plans November 5 Code Enforcement Sweep for Fawnskin and East Valley Neighborhoods
County’s Public Health Department Offers H1N1 Flu Vaccine at Three Clinics on Saturday; Influenza Information Sent Home With BVUSD Students on Wednesday
The San Bernardino County Department of Public Health has just received 15,000 doses on the inactivated H1N1 flu shot vaccine, and shots will be made available at three public health clinics this Saturday, October 31. Due to the limited supplies, only the following priority groups are recommended to get the H1N1 shot vaccine: pregnant women; people who care for infants younger … [Read more...] about County’s Public Health Department Offers H1N1 Flu Vaccine at Three Clinics on Saturday; Influenza Information Sent Home With BVUSD Students on Wednesday
Big Bear Lake City Council Considers Policy for Overnight Parking During Snow Conditions
In anticipation of snow season, and bearing in mind the severe snows of last season, the City of Big Bear Lake is preparing a policy for overnight parking when snow conditions are in effect. As explained by City Manager Jeff Mathieu at the October 26 City Council meeting, “This is a resource to mitigate the towing of cars. It’s a courtesy we’re trying to provide our second … [Read more...] about Big Bear Lake City Council Considers Policy for Overnight Parking During Snow Conditions
BBARWA Governing Board to Reorganize and Discuss Capital Improvement Plan in Today’s Meeting
The Governing Board of the Big Bear Area Regional Wastewater Agency—which includes Chair Liz Harris (representing Big Bear Lake City Council), Vice Chair John Day (Big Bear City Community Services District), Rick Herrick (Big Bear Lake City Council), Rick Ollila (Big Bear City Community Services District), and Tom Brandau (Fawnskin appointee)—meets at 5pm today for their … [Read more...] about BBARWA Governing Board to Reorganize and Discuss Capital Improvement Plan in Today’s Meeting