This Saturday’s Run the Bear event, coordinated by the Lighthouse Project and staffed by countless local volunteers, drew roughly 1,250 participants in the full marathon, half-marathon, 5K, Kids’ Kritter Run, and the bike tour, which cycled out of Pine Knot Landing before the sun came up on what turned out to be a beautiful day. Forty-year-old Tony Torres, winner of last … [Read more...] about Over 1,200 Participate in Saturday’s Run the Bear Events; First-Place Finishes for Tony Torres, and Locals Nick Comiskey and Jonathan Stiles
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Bears Lose Home Football Opener to Aquinas; Homecoming on September 26
In other sporting news, the Bears varsity football team lost their first home game against Aquinas, in a score of 17-20. The next home games for the Bears of Big Bear High will be on Saturday, September 26 against San Jacinto; homecoming festivities will take place on Minder Field (at Big Bear Middle School) during half-time of the varsity football game on the 26th. … [Read more...] about Bears Lose Home Football Opener to Aquinas; Homecoming on September 26
Sheriff’s Station Investigating Fraudulent Phone Solicitations for BBHS
The Big Bear Sheriff’s Station is investigating fraudulent phone solicitations, as individuals within the Big Bear Valley have been called in recent days, being asked to make a contribution to Big Bear High School. Sheriff’s Deputy Lonnie Siebert tells KBHR, “Nobody is soliciting for Big Bear High School, so this is a scam.” That said, if you receive a phone call asking for a … [Read more...] about Sheriff’s Station Investigating Fraudulent Phone Solicitations for BBHS
BBMS Cross-Country Hosts Pre-Marathon Spaghetti Feast in New Cafeteria
If you’re looking to fuel up before the marathon, or just want to support local youth, the Big Bear Middle School cross-country running team will be hosting an all-you-can-eat spaghetti feast on Friday evening, from 6-8pm, in the new BBMS cafeteria (located on the corner of Big Bear Boulevard and Jeffries in Big Bear Lake). The special marathon menu includes pulmonary pasta, … [Read more...] about BBMS Cross-Country Hosts Pre-Marathon Spaghetti Feast in New Cafeteria
Today Is a Minimum Day at BBMS and Elementaries; BBHS Holds Friday Morning 9/11 Remembrance
Parents, today is once again a BVUSD minimum day to allow for teachers’ strategic planning, so students at Big Bear Middle School and all three elementaries, Baldwin Lane, Big Bear and North Shore, will be released early this, and every, Thursday. In other school news, students and staff at Big Bear High School will gather early tomorrow morning, to show their respect for those … [Read more...] about Today Is a Minimum Day at BBMS and Elementaries; BBHS Holds Friday Morning 9/11 Remembrance