Today (March 4) is a minimum day for students at Big Bear Middle School and all three elementaries, to allow for teachers' strategic planning on this and every Thursday afternoon. And, as far as student attendance, parents are reminded that all Bear Valley Unified schools will be in session through the end of March, and into April. The dates of March 29 through April 2 are on … [Read more...] about Student Snow Days to Be Made Up on March 29-April 2; BVUSD Spring Break Begins April 5
Second Structure Fire This Week Prompts Fire-Safe Tips for the Kitchen
Big Bear Lake, CA -- Homeowners are reminded to be fire-safe in the kitchen, as a second structure fire this week resulted in minor damage to a Big Bear Lake home. Per the press release issued by the Big Bear Lake Fire Protection District: “At approximately 12pm Wednesday [March 3], the Big Bear Lake Fire Protection District responded to a kitchen fire in the 500 block of Alden … [Read more...] about Second Structure Fire This Week Prompts Fire-Safe Tips for the Kitchen
Blanket of New Snow Prompts Chain Requirements on Mountain Highways
Big Bear Valley, CA -- Last night’s snowfall amounted to an inch or less here in the Big Bear Valley, but was just enough to blanket dirty snow berms with fresh, white powder and prompt chain requirements on our mountain roads. At present (8am, March 4), CalTrans has R2 chain requirements in place for Highways 18 and 330 down the front way, Highway 38 to Angelus Oaks, and on … [Read more...] about Blanket of New Snow Prompts Chain Requirements on Mountain Highways
House Fire in Sugarloaf Tuesday Evening Results in Occupant’s Arrest
Sugarloaf/Big Bear City, CA -- A residential structure fire in Sugarloaf last night resulted in the arrest of the home’s occupant, per a press release from the Big Bear City Fire Department, which reads: “The Big Bear City Fire Department responded to a reported structure fire in the 300 block of Sunset Lane in Sugarloaf at approximately 7pm on March 2. Upon arrival of fire … [Read more...] about House Fire in Sugarloaf Tuesday Evening Results in Occupant’s Arrest
County Supervisors Extend Snow Plowing Contracts for Big Bear Valley, Approve Re-Appointment of Don Pletcher to Parks Commission
San Bernardino County Supervisors convened yesterday (March 2), and during their meeting in San Bernardino addressed a few items specific to the Big Bear Valley, which falls within the County’s Third District (of five). Given more than anticipated snowfall this season, County Supervisors unanimously approved an increase to blanket purchase orders for snow removal contracts with … [Read more...] about County Supervisors Extend Snow Plowing Contracts for Big Bear Valley, Approve Re-Appointment of Don Pletcher to Parks Commission