Big Bear Lake, CA, October 21, 2011, noon - The Big Bear Lake Department of Water wants you to remember when temperatures drop, water freezes, and your pipes just can’t deal with the pressure. That’s when they reach the breaking point. In fact, pipes don’t always burst or break during a winter freeze, instead the water finds a weak point in the system, that could be a valve, a … [Read more...] about Winterize: Avoid Reaching The Breaking Point
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Flagging Operations In Big Bear City
Big Bear, Ca, October 13, 2011, 12:00pm - Motorists should be advised that road work on Highway 18 will continue this week, and may impact drive time within the Big Bear City area. The project which started in July of 2010, started at the HWY 18/ 247 junction in Lucerne Valley, and is scheduled to be concluded by this winter. The project currently is being worked on by … [Read more...] about Flagging Operations In Big Bear City
Fall Home Heating Saftey Tips
Big Bear, Ca, October 12, 2011, 5:00pm - Cold weather is upon us and with the change in seasons comes the need to warm our homes and businesses. The following tips can help you stay warm while remaining safe during the winter months: Have a professional check and service your heating system each year. This not only helps to prevent hazardous situations from occurring, but … [Read more...] about Fall Home Heating Saftey Tips
More Road Repairs On Highway 18
Big Bear, Ca, October 12, 2011, 8:00am - In addition to the guardrail work being done by Caltrans on Highway 38 from Onyx Summit to Hatchery road on Wednesday, and on North Shore Drive from Cougar Crest Trailhead to Holcomb Valley road, emergency repair work will also take place on Highway 18, the front grade to repair a culvert. Flagging operations will be conducted while the … [Read more...] about More Road Repairs On Highway 18
Southwest Gas Now Taking Donations For Winter Coat Drive
Big Bear, Ca, October 11, 2011, 5:00pm - Southwest Gas is once again hosting their annual Winter Coat Drive. The company’s employee volunteer team Blue, which stands for Building Lives Up Everywhere, sponsors the event. Donations can be made now through October 25 at various locations throughout Big Bear. "This coat drive has been successful for the past 13 years because of … [Read more...] about Southwest Gas Now Taking Donations For Winter Coat Drive