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
City Council Prioritizes Local Needs for Community Development Block Grant Funding
Big Bear Lake, CA -- A host of local social service agencies and non-profits were in attendance at Monday’s City Council meeting, to make their pleas for federal funding through Community Development Block Grants, which are administered by the County of San Bernardino based on recommendations made by the City Council of Big Bear Lake. Prior to presentations from 10 different … [Read more...] about City Council Prioritizes Local Needs for Community Development Block Grant Funding