Volunteers are welcome to join biologists of the San Bernardino National Forest for the American bald eagle count, which begins with 8am orientation at the Big Bear Discovery Center, located on the North Shore of Big Bear Lake. The 9am count extends for one hour. No experience is necessary, though volunteers are asked to bring binoculars, a pen and watch, and reminded to dress … [Read more...] about Bald Eagle Count with U.S. Forest Service
Anne Zimmerman Retains Top Position on Planning Commission; Resort’s Building Requests Approved
In yesterday’s meeting of the Planning Commission for Big Bear Lake, the Commission voted to keep both Chairman Anne Zimmerman and Vice Chair Richard Lambert in their current posts. Commissioners for the City, who are appointed by the City Council, also include Jim DeGroot, Craig Smith and David Caretto. As compensation for their time at first and third Wednesday meetings, … [Read more...] about Anne Zimmerman Retains Top Position on Planning Commission; Resort’s Building Requests Approved
Volunteers Welcome to Participate in Forest Service Eagle Count This Saturday
Those interested in enjoying the great outdoors, while also being productive, may want to join the Forest Service for this Saturday’s eagle count, which takes place both in the Baldwin Lake area and along the shoreline of Big Bear Lake. The ongoing American bald eagle census, which is now in its 31st year, included 26 volunteers in the Big Bear Valley during the December count, … [Read more...] about Volunteers Welcome to Participate in Forest Service Eagle Count This Saturday
Paula Fashempour to Assume MWD Presidency in Thursday Meeting; Lake Fees for 2010 to Be Addressed
As of Thursday afternoon, the Board of Directors for the Big Bear Municipal Water District, the agency that oversees the lake, will address their board reorganization. However, unlike other agencies and districts within the Big Bear Valley, the MWD Directors serve as president on a rotating basis, rather than holding an election. As the office of president rotates from division … [Read more...] about Paula Fashempour to Assume MWD Presidency in Thursday Meeting; Lake Fees for 2010 to Be Addressed
Thirteen-Year-Old Jordan Romero Takes a 12,600′ Climb Over Winter Break to Ready for Mt. Everest This Spring
Thirteen-year-old Jordan Romero, a Big Bear Middle School eighth grader and world class mountaineer, braved blizzard conditions, waist-deep powder and sub-zero temps over his winter break—not home in Big Bear, but atop the 12,600 foot summit of Arizona’s Mt. Humphreys. This is his fourth peak of the tallest among the 50 states, serving as ongoing training in his efforts to … [Read more...] about Thirteen-Year-Old Jordan Romero Takes a 12,600′ Climb Over Winter Break to Ready for Mt. Everest This Spring