Big Bear Valley, CA -- It was just eight Fridays ago, when we were buried under five feet of snow—roads were under an R3 requirement, all highways were closed, school was canceled, and power was out—and it seemed this day would never come, but spring arrives this weekend! Since the first of the winter season’s storms began on Friday, November 13, we have received about 113 … [Read more...] about Nine Feet of Snow Later, Big Bear Valley’s Winter Melts Into Spring on Saturday
Former Big Bear Lake Mayor Bill Speyers Passes Away Today at Age 86
Big Bear Lake, CA -- The Big Bear Valley lost one of its more distinguished contributors with this morning’s passing of former Big Bear Lake Mayor Bill Speyers, who died in the 4am hour with Paddy, his wife of 65 years, at his side and one of his beloved boxer dogs nearby. Speyers had, citing health reasons, resigned from his post as Treasurer for the Bear Valley Community … [Read more...] about Former Big Bear Lake Mayor Bill Speyers Passes Away Today at Age 86
Breakthrough Task Force Celebrates First Anniversary of Efforts to Eliminate Teen Drinking
Big Bear Lake, CA -- Big Bear’s Breakthrough Task Force, the group working to draft a social host ordinance to discourage alcohol access for our youth, will be celebrating their first anniversary on Tuesday, March 23, and the community is invited to join them at the Big Bear Discovery Center at 6pm. The Breakthrough Task Force will be reviewing their accomplishments of this, … [Read more...] about Breakthrough Task Force Celebrates First Anniversary of Efforts to Eliminate Teen Drinking
Community Members Offer “Respectful, Passionate, Supportive” Comments to School Board at March 17 Meeting
Big Bear Lake, CA -- Given this week’s pink slip notifications to teachers, mandated state-wide, last night’s meeting of the Board of Trustees for Bear Valley Unified School District drew a number of community members—including students. As school budget cuts, including staffing issues, were not on the agenda for the March 17 meeting, the school board was unable to comment, … [Read more...] about Community Members Offer “Respectful, Passionate, Supportive” Comments to School Board at March 17 Meeting
14th Annual Victor Alvarez Memorial Race at Snow Summit
The Snow Summit Junior Race Team will be the beneficiary of the 14th annual Victor Alvarez Memorial Race, a giant slalom taking place at Snow Summit Resort. Race and silent auction are open to all, and same-day registration takes place at Bear Bottom Lodge at the resort. Event features over $3,000 in cash prizes, and silent auction features trip to Breckenridge, Colorado, … [Read more...] about 14th Annual Victor Alvarez Memorial Race at Snow Summit