Big Bear News - Big Bear Lake, CA — July 10, 2025 - Big Bear Lake’s most popular trail just got a major upgrade! The brand-new Castle Rock Trailhead Parking Lot is officially open at the corner of Big Bear Boulevard and Talbot Drive. No permits, no fees—just easier access and safer parking for hikers and nature lovers. After nearly a decade in planning and construction … [Read more...] about Big Bear Lake’s Most Popular Trail Upgraded
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Veterans and Family Members Invited to BVCHD’s Free “Lunch & Learn” on Wednesday, June 19th
Big Bear News – Big Bear Lake – The Bear Valley Community Healthcare District invites Veterans and their families to “Lunch and Learn” this Wednesday, June 19th from 12noon to 1pm at the hospital located on Garstin Drive in Big Bear Lake.Lunch will be provided at no cost to you to hear BVCHD CEO, Evan Rayner discuss how to navigate the VA program to use our local doctors and … [Read more...] about Veterans and Family Members Invited to BVCHD’s Free “Lunch & Learn” on Wednesday, June 19th
BVCHD Community Blood Drive on Friday, February 2nd
Big Bear News - Mountain Matters - Big Bear Lake, CA - January is recognized as National Blood Donor Month and the nation is currently facing a severe blood shortage in hospitals and blood banks across the country according to the American Red Cross. The organization said that donations have decreased by 40% over the past twodecades, and since the onset of the pandemic, roughly … [Read more...] about BVCHD Community Blood Drive on Friday, February 2nd
Breakthrough Task Force and Bear Valley Community Healthcare District Offering Free Naloxone Training on January 11th
Big Bear News - Big Bear Lake, CA - The Breakthrough Task Force Coalition is hosting two free community naloxone training sessions on Thursday, January 11th. Naloxone, more commonly known under the brand name of Narcan, is a life-saving medication approved by the Food and Drug Administration designed to rapidly reverse an overdose from opioids—including heroin, fentanyl, … [Read more...] about Breakthrough Task Force and Bear Valley Community Healthcare District Offering Free Naloxone Training on January 11th
Two State-of-the Art Dialysis Machines Now Available at the Bear Valley Community Hospital
Big Bear News - Big Bear Lake, CA - State-of-the-art, life-saving dialysis machines will be up and running at Bear Valley Community Healthcare District (BVCHD) in December. When last winter’s disastrous storms left no access out of the Valley, some residents tragically lost their lives after being unable to reach their regular dialysis treatment off the mountain. To ensure that … [Read more...] about Two State-of-the Art Dialysis Machines Now Available at the Bear Valley Community Hospital