Big Bear, CA, June 15, 2016 - High pressure aloft over northern Mexico will strengthen and expand to the north and west bringing a strong warming trend for Friday through Sunday with excessive heat likely by Sunday for inland areas and possibly near the coast. The heat wave could extend past Sunday and Monday into the middle of next week, but that is less certain. The hot … [Read more...] about NOAA Forecasts Extremely Hot Weather This Weekend
Pets & Wildlife
Big Bear Alpine Zoo Relocation is On-Track
San Bernardino, CA May 24, 2016 - The San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors approved the construction contract for the Big Bear Alpine Zoo Relocation Project with M.S. Construction Management Group. Without haste, the Zoo groundbreaking ceremony will take place on Friday May 27, 2016 at 3:00 pm at the new Zoo site. During Tuesday's meeting, many local officials spoke in … [Read more...] about Big Bear Alpine Zoo Relocation is On-Track
Do Not Disturb Young Wildlife: If You Care, Leave Them There
Big Bear, CA, May 10, 2016 - It's springtime again and young wildlife are emerging from their dens and nests and beginning to learn the ways of the world. Because of this increase in wildlife activity, the California Department of Fish and Wildlife reminds people to leave young wildlife alone if they come across them in the wild. The improper handling of young wildlife is a … [Read more...] about Do Not Disturb Young Wildlife: If You Care, Leave Them There
Be Bear Aware
Big Bear, CA, May 5, 2016 - In spring, hibernating bears emerge from their winter slumber and begin an almost perpetual search for food. It is not uncommon for a black bear to consume up to 20,000 calories a day. Unfortunately, this search can sometimes lead bears into populated areas and conflicts with humans. "A bear's nose is seven times better than a hound dog's, and it … [Read more...] about Be Bear Aware
The Big Bear Alpine Zoo Reaches an Important Step
Big Bear Lake, CA 1/22/16 - The Big Bear Valley Recreation and Park District has announced that on January 13th, bids for the new Big Bear Alpine Zoo were opened. There were a total of eight bids submitted and the District has reported there was one apparent low bidder. Further, they went on to say that once the bids are reviewed and deemed qualified that they will release … [Read more...] about The Big Bear Alpine Zoo Reaches an Important Step