The Big Bear Valley’s American Bald Eagle population has fluctuated over the last 22 years, during which time biologists from the San Bernardino National Forest have conducted counts during the winter months. Since the late ’70s, Big Bear’s eagle population has soared to as many as 35-40 and dropped to as little as six or seven in our area; during the most recent eagle count in … [Read more...] about Final American Bald Eagle Count of the Season Slated for Saturday
Local Firefighters Curtis and Turner Tackle 69 Flights of Stairs in Competition to Benefit Blood Cancer Research
Big Bear Lake, CA -- On Sunday, March 7, two local firefighter/paramedics from the Big Bear Lake Fire Department joined firefighters from across the country for the largest individual firefighter competition in the world, racing to the top of Seattle’s Columbia Center. In full combat gear, firefighters Nic Turner and Jon Curtis climbed 69 flights—or 1,311 stairs—and, given … [Read more...] about Local Firefighters Curtis and Turner Tackle 69 Flights of Stairs in Competition to Benefit Blood Cancer Research
Tax Relief Offered to California’s Winter Storm Victims
Given the President’s federal declaration on Monday that severe winter storms resulted in a major disaster for some California counties, including San Bernardino, the Franchise Tax Board today (March 9) announced that special tax relief will be available to California taxpayers affected by the January storms; this will specifically be available to taxpayers in Calaveras, … [Read more...] about Tax Relief Offered to California’s Winter Storm Victims
Those Outside Big Bear Lake May Be Eligible for Appointment to DWP Board–Pending November 2 Vote by City Residents
Big Bear Lake, CA -- Department of Water and Power customers who live beyond the boundaries of the City of Big Bear Lake may have opportunity to serve on the DWP Board of Commissioners—should voters within Big Bear Lake vote in favor of this amendment to the city’s charter on the November 2, 2010 ballot. Prompted by urgings of those who live beyond city limits and represent … [Read more...] about Those Outside Big Bear Lake May Be Eligible for Appointment to DWP Board–Pending November 2 Vote by City Residents