The Hometown News Service of the Army and Air Force has shared with us three recent graduations which, they say, when shared with the community serves as a boost to the morale of servicemen. With that, we are pleased to share that Alex Acheson, a 2006 Big Bear High School graduate and son of Robin Acheson of Sugarloaf, has just completed basic military training at Lackland Air … [Read more...] about Alex Acheson, Elijah Solomon and Timothy Gatewood Graduate From Military Training
Fawnskin Winterfest
The third annual Fawnskin Winterfest takes place in the community on the North Shore, and all are invited to participate in snowman building contests, firewood carrying and stacking contest, and others including a best plaid flannel shirt contest. Vendors will also be on site, and there will be snowshoe demonstrations as well. For more information, visit FawnskinChamber.com. … [Read more...] about Fawnskin Winterfest
New County Ordinance Allows for Code Enforcement Officers to Issue Citations, Fines; Bear City Property First to Be Cited in Third District
In January, San Bernardino County code enforcement officers issued their first administrative citation in the Third District, which includes the Big Bear Valley. The first citation was issued to a Big Bear City property owner using a single family residence as a rental property without the required short-term rental permit; the second citation was issued to a property owner in … [Read more...] about New County Ordinance Allows for Code Enforcement Officers to Issue Citations, Fines; Bear City Property First to Be Cited in Third District
Singing Pines’ “Dinner of the Heart”
The Singing Pines Outdoor Education Center hosts its "Dinner of the Heart" fundraiser with a silent auction at Nottingham's Restaurant and Tavern. The Valentine's Day-themed evening will benefit the students at the only private school in the Big Bear Valley. Tickets to the dinner are $20 per person. For more info, call Terilynn Bondeson at 909/866-2532. … [Read more...] about Singing Pines’ “Dinner of the Heart”
BVUSD’s Superintendent Dr. Wright: “We Need Input From the Community As We Take a Look at the Budget”
Given the challenges of cuts to public education, Bear Valley Unified School District is looking at ways to keep important programs in place while also maintaining teaching positions. According to the district’s Superintendent Dr. Nancy Wright, “The bottom line is our community expects a comprehensive education for our kids, and our students deserve it. Our challenge is with … [Read more...] about BVUSD’s Superintendent Dr. Wright: “We Need Input From the Community As We Take a Look at the Budget”