The National Weather Service has issued a Wind Advisory for the San Bernardino mountains and nearby deserts; this Wind Advisory is in effect as of this afternoon and until 10pm tonight. Given this advisory, winds up to 35 miles per hour are expected and gusts up to 50 miles per hour may be possible, so use extra caution, especially if driving a high profile vehicle. Because of … [Read more...] about Wind Advisory in Place Through Wednesday Night; BBHS Track Meet Postponed Due to Winds
Schools
This Evening’s School Board Meeting to Be Held at Big Bear Middle School; No Actions Taken at Last Week’s BVUSD Meeting
The Board of Trustees of the Bear Valley Unified School District will hold their regular board meeting this evening at 5:15pm, with open session scheduled to begin at 6:30pm. This evening’s meeting will be held at Big Bear Middle School, at 41275 Big Bear Boulevard, and will include a presentation by BBMS Principal Julie Chamberlin. Last week’s Citizens’ Oversight Committee … [Read more...] about This Evening’s School Board Meeting to Be Held at Big Bear Middle School; No Actions Taken at Last Week’s BVUSD Meeting
No Chain Controls in Place Despite Last Night’s Snow; Morning Traffic Collision on the Boulevard Prompts Lane Closures
The ski resorts received about an inch of snow overnight, though there seems to have been less coverage at lower elevations within the Big Bear Valley. Though this did not prompt any chain controls on our mountain roads, we do have a traffic advisory for Big Bear Boulevard. A two-car collision in Big Bear Lake, on the Boulevard between Moonridge Road and Fox Farm Road, did … [Read more...] about No Chain Controls in Place Despite Last Night’s Snow; Morning Traffic Collision on the Boulevard Prompts Lane Closures
BBHS Seniors Krystyn Bailey and Becca Kern Hosting Walk to Raise Autism and Colorectal Cancer Awareness for Their Senior Project
Two Big Bear High School seniors have initiated their senior project, which will culminate with a walk for the cure along the Alpine Pedal Path this Sunday, April 5. BBHS students Krystyn Bailey and Becca Kern invite the community to walk with them and/or make a tax-deductible donation to support two causes close to their hearts. Bailey explains, “I have a younger brother with … [Read more...] about BBHS Seniors Krystyn Bailey and Becca Kern Hosting Walk to Raise Autism and Colorectal Cancer Awareness for Their Senior Project
President Obama’s American Recovery and Reinvestment Act Will Result in Nearly $233,000 in Title I Funding for Bear Valley Unified School District
Per a statement issued today by California Superintendent of Schools Jack O’Connell, the state will receive more than $1 billion in recovery funds for federal education programs, through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, which was signed by President Obama in February. According to Superintendent O’Connell, “I have directed divisions with the California Department of … [Read more...] about President Obama’s American Recovery and Reinvestment Act Will Result in Nearly $233,000 in Title I Funding for Bear Valley Unified School District