The family of Danny Sakai is inviting the Big Bear community to join them in a celebration of his life on Saturday, June 20. Come share stories, laugh, smile and remember the amazing man Danny was and the incredible life he lived. Food and beverages will be available at the 3pm event at Snow Summit’s Bear Bottom Lodge, and proceeds will go directly to support the Daniel T. … [Read more...] about Tom and Mikki Sakai Invite Big Bear to Join Them in Celebrating Son Danny; Bike Ride from Snow Summit Also Planned for June 20
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City Council Moves to Oppose County’s Reduction in Hours for Big Bear Court; Criminal and Time-Sensitive Matters to Be Redirected to Victorville Superior Court as of September
The Superior Court of California for the County of San Bernardino announced on Thursday that, come September, the number of hours for the Superior Court located in Big Bear, as well as the court in Needles, will have reduced hours. The notice dated June 4 reads, “The court intends to be open the first full week of each month, and will continue to handle all matters presently … [Read more...] about City Council Moves to Oppose County’s Reduction in Hours for Big Bear Court; Criminal and Time-Sensitive Matters to Be Redirected to Victorville Superior Court as of September
Big Bear Sheriff’s Station Resolves Missing Person Case; 63-Year-Old Taken to Hospital for Observation
The Big Bear Sheriff's Station resolved a Critical Missing Person case over the weekend. Sixty-three-year-old Willow Gold had last been seen on Saturday, June 6 at approximately 2pm on Panamint Mountain Road in the Whispering Forest area of Big Bear City. There was concern because she takes medication for depression, and although she normally uses a service dog to assist her … [Read more...] about Big Bear Sheriff’s Station Resolves Missing Person Case; 63-Year-Old Taken to Hospital for Observation
Big Bear High School Wraps Their Short Week With Plenty of Bears’ Spirit
After an action-packed three-and-a-half-day school week, all is well at Big Bear High School. This morning’s prom assembly in Our House was full of Bears’ spirit, and the red, black and white. Prior to the introduction of the prom court in their formal wear, BBHS students reviewed the responsibility pledge from this week’s “Every 15 Minutes” activities, which the Big Bear … [Read more...] about Big Bear High School Wraps Their Short Week With Plenty of Bears’ Spirit
Weekly Blasting to Take Place for Big Bear Bridge Project; Motorists Can Expect Midweek Flagging on Highway 18
CalTrans has extended weekday hours for flagging on Highway 18 to accommodate work on the Big Bear bridge project at the dam. Motorists heading up and down the mountain the “front way” can expect flagging from 7am to 5pm Monday through Friday. Though one lane will remain open, delays of 15-20 minutes can be expected. However, no flagging for the construction project will be … [Read more...] about Weekly Blasting to Take Place for Big Bear Bridge Project; Motorists Can Expect Midweek Flagging on Highway 18