Big Bear Valley, CA -- It’s official as of today: the 2010 Amgen Tour of California will be making its way from Pasadena to Big Bear on Friday, May 21st. The route for this, stage 6 of the eight-day race covering California and including the world’s top professional cyclists, including Lance Armstrong, Levi Leipheimer, Dave Zabriskie and George Hincapie, is the most challenging … [Read more...] about It’s Official: The Amgen Tour of California to Cycle Into Big Bear on Highways 18, 38 on May 21
Residential Structure Fire in Big Bear Lake Prompts Fire-Safe Procedures Reminder
Big Bear Lake, CA -- A residential fire yesterday afternoon has prompted the Big Bear Lake Fire Protection District to remind homeowners to practice fire-safe procedures, as it was fireplace ashes that likely caused the blaze. Per the press release issue today: "At approximately 3pm on February 10, the Big Bear Lake Fire Protection District responded to a report of a … [Read more...] about Residential Structure Fire in Big Bear Lake Prompts Fire-Safe Procedures Reminder
Bears Play for DeAnza League Basketball Title; Minimum Day for BBMS, Elementaries on Eve of Four-Day Weekend
Big Bear Valley, CA -- Each Thursday is a minimum day for Big Bear Middle School and elementary students, to allow for teacher’s strategic planning in the afternoon, and that is the case for today as well, despite the upcoming holiday. All BVUSD students are on the eve of a four-day weekend, as Friday is a school holiday in observance of Lincoln’s birthday and Monday, February … [Read more...] about Bears Play for DeAnza League Basketball Title; Minimum Day for BBMS, Elementaries on Eve of Four-Day Weekend
Big Bear Lake City Council Recognizes Firefighters, School District; New Housing Agreement Approved
Big Bear Lake, CA -- Big Bear Lake firefighters were recognized during this week’s City Council meeting, in a presentation by Fire Chief Rod Ballard and Mayor Liz Harris. Those singled out for recognition and service pins were Captain John Arden and Firefighter David Jayne. Chief Ballard pointed out that Arden had been in Big Bear during the winter of 1969, though his career … [Read more...] about Big Bear Lake City Council Recognizes Firefighters, School District; New Housing Agreement Approved
Municipal Water District Reminds: Do Not Walk on Boat Docks or Lake Ice
Big Bear Lake, CA -- With an abundance of snow this season, the Big Bear Municipal Water District, the agency that oversees the lake, has noticed more than usual snow load on boat docks this winter. Given the extra weight on these floating structures, the MWD notes that extra caution should be exercised; dock owners and visitors need to refrain from walking on any dock. … [Read more...] about Municipal Water District Reminds: Do Not Walk on Boat Docks or Lake Ice