Big Bear Lake, CA September 7, 2015 - The friends of the Big Bear Alpine Zoo invite you to their 20th Annual Run for the Grizzlies on September 12, 2015 from 9am to 4pm. This year's event will be held at 630 Bartlett Rd in the Village, behind the Chamber of Commerce. This is an annual fundraiser supporting the Big Bear Alpine Zoo's grizzly bears. They plan to use the funds … [Read more...] about 20th Annual Run for the Grizzlies – A Motorcycle Poker Run
Pets & Wildlife
First Death From West Nile Virus Confirmed
San Bernardino County, CA, August 18, 2015 - San Bernardino County Department of Public Health has confirmed the first death from West Nile Virus in 2015. A total of five WNV cases have been confirmed within the County this year. San Bernardino County reported eight confirmed cases at this time in 2014 with no deaths. Throughout the state, there are 36 confirmed WNV cases so … [Read more...] about First Death From West Nile Virus Confirmed
After Christmas Safety Tips
Big Bear, CA, December 26, 2014 - As you go about your post-holiday clean up, keep in mind that you should never burn wrapping paper or your Christmas tree in the fireplace. The rapid burning and excessive heat can damage the firebox and chimney creating a serious fire hazard. Discard your tree soon after Christmas before it becomes a tinder dry fire hazard and don't put it in … [Read more...] about After Christmas Safety Tips
Deer Collisions on the Rise
Big Bear City, CA, September 29, 2014 - With mountain highways running along forested areas, wildlife can sometimes be found crossing the road. Drivers are sometimes taken by surprise, and there have been several collisions this year between motorists and bear or deer on routes 18, 330 and 38. State Farm says such crashes could increase. Their latest report states that U.S. … [Read more...] about Deer Collisions on the Rise
Wildlife in the Big Bear Valley
Big Bear, CA, Sept. 6, 2014 - Wild animals are a fairly common sight in the Big Bear Valley and surrounding mountains. Squirrels, chipmunks, raccoons, and even coyotes are seen every day. There are other animals that we share our home with that we are rarely lucky enough to see. Big Bear was named after the huge Grizzly Bears that roamed the valley in the 1800s. The Serrano … [Read more...] about Wildlife in the Big Bear Valley