Big Bear News - Big Bear, CA - With a break in winter storm activity, fire crews are planning for more prescribed burning operations across the San Bernardino National Forest this week. All ignitions will be for pile burns, which will only commence if weather conditions are safe at the time and location of each site. The week's potential burns will be located … [Read more...] about Prescribed Burning to Pick Up Again
Tuesday: No School Snow Day
Big Bear News, Big Bear, CA - Due to inclement weather and road conditions, Tuesday, January 26th, will be another snow day for all schools in the Bear Valley Unified School District. Students enrolled in Distance Learning and/or on the Hybrid Model will have no school and a snow day on Tuesday. … [Read more...] about Tuesday: No School Snow Day
COVID-19 Vaccine Eligibility for Residents Ages 65 and Over
Big Bear News - San Bernardino County, CA - The Board of Supervisors today announced that all San Bernardino County residents ages 65 and over are now eligible to be vaccinated against COVID-19. "We know that our seniors are the most vulnerable to serious illness and death if they contract COVID-19 and we want to get them vaccinated as quickly as possible," said Board of … [Read more...] about COVID-19 Vaccine Eligibility for Residents Ages 65 and Over
Prescribed Burning Halted as Increased Fire Weather Returns
Big Bear News - Big Bear, CA - San Bernardino National Forest officials have announced that prescribed burning activities are temporarily suspended due to worsening weather conditions, including multiple incoming Santa Ana wind events. The wind events, rated as moderate, are forecasted to begin today and last over the next week. The U.S. Forest Service's Santa Ana Wind Threat … [Read more...] about Prescribed Burning Halted as Increased Fire Weather Returns
Care For Big Bear Joins Forces with Nativescapes
Big Bear News - Big Bear, CA - Care For Big Bear, a new initiative for keeping the Big Bear Valley litter free, has partnered with local business, Nativescapes, on a trash cleanup campaign this winter season. Care For Big Bear supports and encourages positive community action to Preserve our Natural Playground. Marty Murie of Nativescapes will be leading the cleanup project … [Read more...] about Care For Big Bear Joins Forces with Nativescapes