Continued fuels reduction, as implemented by the San Bernardino County Fire Department, will extend through July 2013, given County Supervisors’ approval in their meeting yesterday. In order for County Fire to receive an additional $10 million in federal funding, through a grant offered by the U.S. Forest Service, matching funds of 10%--or one million dollars—will be factored … [Read more...] about County Supervisors Accept Additional $10 Million in Funding for County Fire’s Fuels Reduction Program; Sugarloaf Roads Tax to Continue
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Crews Successfully Complete First Blast in Big Bear Bridge Construction Project; Motorists Can Expect Weekday Flagging in Dam Area
Given weeks of good weather, Flatiron Construction has made good progress on the Big Bear bridge project at Big Bear Lake’s west end. According to CalTrans consultant Dennis Green, “We just had our first successful blast yesterday. The blast went off as designed.” Green tells KBHR that rock on the hillside is being excavated in order to allow for the new bridge alignment, which … [Read more...] about Crews Successfully Complete First Blast in Big Bear Bridge Construction Project; Motorists Can Expect Weekday Flagging in Dam Area
Share the Road: May 14-18 Is National Bike to Work Week
In addition to this being Blue Ribbon Week, during which all are encouraged to support our law enforcement, May 14–18 is also recognized as National Ride Your Bike to Work Week, in an effort to reduce pollution and promote good health. During Ride Your Bike to Work Week, drivers are reminded to share the road with cyclists. Within the Big Bear Valley, there are now 30 miles of … [Read more...] about Share the Road: May 14-18 Is National Bike to Work Week
County Supervisors Will Determine If County Fire Can Provide Matching Funds for $10 Million Fuels Reduction Grant
Additional fuels reduction in the San Bernardino mountains will likely be funded with a grant through the U.S. Forest Service, though pending a vote from the San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors tomorrow morning. Supervisors will vote on whether or not to direct San Bernardino County Fire Chief Pat Dennen to accept the grant award of $10 million, as the Forest Service … [Read more...] about County Supervisors Will Determine If County Fire Can Provide Matching Funds for $10 Million Fuels Reduction Grant
Trekkin’ Through: Pacific Crest Trail Hikers Stop in Big Bear During Their Cross-Country Adventure
The annual trek along the Pacific Crest Trail, from the U.S./Mexico border north to nearly Canada, is underway as both hikers and equestrians partake in the adventure, many of them stopping in the Big Bear Valley for postal service, supplies and showers. This year there are more hikers on the PCT, according to Suzanne Wilson, a regional rep for the Pacific Crest Trail … [Read more...] about Trekkin’ Through: Pacific Crest Trail Hikers Stop in Big Bear During Their Cross-Country Adventure