San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department helicopters are looking for a 12-year-old boy in Big Bear City [in the 4pm hour Thursday], who was separated from friends while playing in the Van Dusen Canyon area on the North Shore. Twelve-year-old Jacob Rodriguez has long hair, and is wearing a white shirt and black pants. Those with any information on his whereabouts are asked to … [Read more...] about Sheriff’s Helicopters Looking for 12-Year-Old in Big Bear City (Update: Found, Playing in Forest)
Jay Obernolte Assumes Third Round as Airport District President; Julie Smith Named VP
Two pilots will be steering the Big Bear Airport District, now celebrating its 30th year, given Wednesday’s meeting of the Board of Directors, which includes Jay Obernolte, Butch Waymire, Julie Smith, Chuck Knight and Gloria Ann Greene. Jay Obernolte is, for the third time, president of the airport district, given a 4-1 vote with the support of all directors except outgoing … [Read more...] about Jay Obernolte Assumes Third Round as Airport District President; Julie Smith Named VP
Memorials Planned for Curly Musgrave and Ted Fashempour
Back in December, Big Bear Lake’s new Mayor Liz Harris adjourned the City Council meeting in memory of Curly Musgrave, a popular entertainer from Crestline who had performed at the Cowboy Gathering and other Big Bear events. The singer, songwriter and cowboy poet will be remembered with a celebration of life taking place on Saturday, January 9 at 10am at the First Baptist … [Read more...] about Memorials Planned for Curly Musgrave and Ted Fashempour
Field Trip! Recreation and Park District Offers Trips to NHL and NBA Games
For sports fans looking for some action, the Big Bear Valley Recreation and Park District has a couple field trips planned for coming weeks. On Saturday morning, January 16, a luxury bus leaves Meadow Park for the Staples Center, to see the Los Angeles Kings take to the ice against the Boston Bruins. Tickets are $52 per person, and include transportation, ticket to the hockey … [Read more...] about Field Trip! Recreation and Park District Offers Trips to NHL and NBA Games
“Pizza and Pizzazz” Trails Fundraiser
The Big Bear Valley Trails Foundation, in their efforts to establish a Valley-wide system of trails (for biking, running, hiking, cross-country skiing and horseback riding), holds their first fundraising event, Pizza and Pizzazz, at Maggio's Restaurant in the Interlaken Center. All-you-can-eat pizza, salad and soft drinks will be offered for $15, $10 for children 12 and under. … [Read more...] about “Pizza and Pizzazz” Trails Fundraiser