Big Bear, Ca, May 16, 2011, 12:00pm - The Momyer Fire, that started the morning of May 8th, is currently at 90% containment with full containment expected on May 17th. The fire, which burned near the Forest Falls area in very rocky steep terrain, has burned a total of 150 acres. According to the San Bernardino National Forest, firefighters and air tankers made “excellent … [Read more...] about Momyer Fire Update: 90% Contained as of May 16th
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Healing the Forest with Music at the Discovery Center
Big Bear, Ca May 14, 2011 3:00 pm - Music in the Mountains is the National Forest Association’s annual concert series benefiting the youth programs at the Big Bear Discovery Center. Four concerts will be offered during the 2011 season. On June 25 at 7 pm, experience the music of the Eagles with the The Long Run. July 16 at 7 pm, the Journey tribute band DSB will be … [Read more...] about Healing the Forest with Music at the Discovery Center
Valley Celebrates Participation In Firewise Communities USA Program
Big Bear Valley, CA, May 13, 2011, noon - The Big Bear City Community Services District and the City of Big Bear Lake are celebrating their 4th and 5th year of participation, respectively, in the National Fire Protection Association’s Firewise Communities/USA program, a voluntary initiative to protect local residents, their property and natural resources from wildfires. In … [Read more...] about Valley Celebrates Participation In Firewise Communities USA Program
Update on Momyer Fire: 50% Contained
Big Bear, Ca, May 11, 2011, 1:00pm -This is n update regarding the Momyer Fire, which began on May 8th at approximately 10:30 a.m. The fire is currently burning in the San Gorgonio Wilderness Area in steep, rugged terrain in a north/north east direction, west of Alger Creek and north of the Momyer Trail, and is currently 50% contained. Yesterday, cloudy conditions grounded the … [Read more...] about Update on Momyer Fire: 50% Contained
Protect the Bears of Big Bear
Big Bear, Ca May 7, 2011 3:00 pm - The grizzly bears that named the Big Bear Valley are no longer with us, except at the Moonridge Animal Park. Our local wild bears are the smaller and less aggressive black bears. They are not small animals however, and will be aggressive enough for concern if they are protecting food or cubs. Care should be taken when hiking, fishing, … [Read more...] about Protect the Bears of Big Bear