UPDATE: On Wednesday, February 22, 2017 at 4:20 a.m., the jail deputy was conducting his observation logs when he saw Todd hanging from the bars of his cell, with his shoelaces tied around his neck. The deputy quickly cut the shoelaces from his neck and called for medical aid. Medical personnel responded and pronounced Todd dead at the scene. Todd was housed alone in the cell. … [Read more...] about UPDATE 2/23 10:00AM: In Custody Death Investigation of Male Arrested for Sexual Molestation of a Minor; Additional Victims Suspected
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SIBBV “Live Your Dream” Awards
Soroptimist International of Big Bear Valley celebrated five local women at the annual “Live Your Dream” Awards which provide scholarships for education and training in the applicant’s field of choice. The February 16th ceremony presented a $1500 scholarship to Valarie Gonzalez as Soroptimist International’s Big Bear 2017 “Live Your Dream” Award Winner. Additionally, … [Read more...] about SIBBV “Live Your Dream” Awards
BVUSD Appoints New Board Member
At last night’s regularly scheduled meeting of the Bear Valley Unified School District, after interviewing three qualifying candidates, the Governing Board appointed Sudie Smartt to fill the Board’s vacated seat. Ms. Smartt is a retired BVUSD teacher and will serve the term through December 2018. Smartt tells Kbear, “I am honored and excited at the opportunity. This will … [Read more...] about BVUSD Appoints New Board Member
Mom & Dad Project Receives Grant to Provide Free Car Seats
Big Bear, CA, January 26, 2017 - In August of 2016, Bear Valley Community Healthcare District’s Mom & Dad Project applied for a grant to provide car seats to help parents and caregivers abide by the new car seat law effective January 2017. According to California Highway Patrol, effective January 2017, “Children under 2 years of age shall ride in a rear-facing car seat … [Read more...] about Mom & Dad Project Receives Grant to Provide Free Car Seats
Don’t Trash The Mountains
Big Bear, CA, December 29, 2016 - Hundreds of thousands of visitors will travel to San Bernardino Mountain resorts this winter for recreation. The California Department of Transportation released survey data in June 2016 that shows nearly half of all motorists surveyed admit to sometimes littering along the state's highways. Yesterday, the Director of Caltrans District 8 … [Read more...] about Don’t Trash The Mountains