Update: Sources tell Kbear that winds with speeds in excess of 75 miles per hour have fallen 50 trees today and that 30 of those trees fell into houses. Rainfall from this storm alone is estimated at 9” at the Dam, almost 8” in Big Bear Lake, 4.5” in Big Bear City and 6” in Fawnskin. We expect the lake level to rise two feet or more. Today's severe rain and wind storm has … [Read more...] about Storm Creates Havoc in Big Bear – Nine Inches of Rain and Hurricane Like Winds
Schools
Bear Valley Unified Schools Early Release Today
Due to road conditions, Big Bear Middle School students will be released at 11am today. The basketball game has been postponed until further notice. "Once On This Island" cast rehearsal is still scheduled from 11am to 1pm. Big Bear High School and CT will be released at 11:20am today. All elementary schools will remain on the original early out schedule. In observance of … [Read more...] about Bear Valley Unified Schools Early Release Today
BBMS & BBHS Students Released Early Today: Wednesday
Due to current weather conditions, Big Bear Middle School students will be released 20 minutes early today at 1:30pm. Buses will drop off students at their bus stop 20 minutes earlier than a regular day. Also at the Middle School, basketball try-outs are canceled until further notice. However, play auditions will still be held today from 1:30pm to 3:30pm at the Middle … [Read more...] about BBMS & BBHS Students Released Early Today: Wednesday
Kiwanis Club’s 18th Annual Hope of America Awards
Big Bear, CA, May 8, 2018 - Last night, the Kiwanis Club of Big Bear Valley honored twelve Big Bear students with the "Hope of America Award". Presented for the eighteenth year, students representing each school in the Valley, are chosen by their teachers. The Hope of America Award recognizes and encourages students who have demonstrated academic accomplishments, leadership … [Read more...] about Kiwanis Club’s 18th Annual Hope of America Awards
Big Bear High Football Wins Division 12 – Now to State Championship Playoff Friday
The Big Bear High School Varsity Football Team won the CIF Division 12 Championship playoff game against Santa Maria by a score of 37-23. The game was seen in Big Bear on the Fox Sports Go app and in person by many Big Bear High students, alumni and local residents. Now, for the first time in our history, we will be sending our Bears to the State Championship Playoffs. … [Read more...] about Big Bear High Football Wins Division 12 – Now to State Championship Playoff Friday