Big Bear Lake, CA -- The field has been narrowed and it is now down to two, vying for the title of Man About Town in the Soroptimist Club’s annual fundraiser which, this year, will continue to benefit efforts to stop teen violence in the Big Bear Valley. Per the service club’s president, Lynn Metrovich-Fowler, “Burger King” Eric Schwartz will not be continuing with his Man … [Read more...] about Gabriel Rojas and David Leach Vie for Man About Town Title, As Eric Schwartz Steps Down
Municipal Water District to Adopt Non-Marina Kayak Rental Policy and Re-Address Old Gas Leak
Big Bear Lake, CA -- The Big Bear Municipal Water District has been addressing the issue of non-marina kayak rentals for use on Big Bear Lake for many months now. Commercial marina operators first brought the issue before the MWD, which then culled public input at a workshop in October. Since that time, the MWD’s Operations Committee, made up of MWD Directors Skip Suhay and … [Read more...] about Municipal Water District to Adopt Non-Marina Kayak Rental Policy and Re-Address Old Gas Leak
Ready for the Next Big One? Fire Departments Partner to Offer Tips on Surviving the Next Snow Storm, Earthquake or Wildfire
Big Bear Valley, CA -- Our local fire agencies--including the Big Bear City Fire Department, the Big Bear Lake Fire Protection District, and San Bernardino County Fire, which has stations in both Fawnskin and Baldwin Lake--have issued a joint press release, urging Big Bear Valley residents to be prepared for the next storm event. Though we are enjoying sunny skies today, more … [Read more...] about Ready for the Next Big One? Fire Departments Partner to Offer Tips on Surviving the Next Snow Storm, Earthquake or Wildfire
Department of Water and Power and County Supervisors Hold Tuesday Morning Meetings
There are two public meetings scheduled for tomorrow morning, the first of which is the 9am meeting of the Board of Commissioners of the Department of Water and Power. Tuesday morning’s meeting, to be held at the DWP offices on Garstin Drive in Big Bear Lake, is scheduled to include board committee assignments, as well as contract approval, to hire WSC, Inc. to assist in … [Read more...] about Department of Water and Power and County Supervisors Hold Tuesday Morning Meetings
Amber Carpenter and Caitlin Marie Pletcher Named Big Bear Idols in Rotary Club’s Annual Music Competition
Big Bear Lake, CA -- The annual Big Bear Idol competition, hosted by the Rotary Club of Big Bear Lake and open to high-school aged vocalists and instrumentalists, took place at the Big Bear Lake Performing Arts Center on Saturday evening, February 20. Of the three participating in the instrumental competition, first place and a $300 cash prize went to Caitlin Marie Pletcher for … [Read more...] about Amber Carpenter and Caitlin Marie Pletcher Named Big Bear Idols in Rotary Club’s Annual Music Competition