All roads to, from and within the Big Bear Valley are free of chain requirements [as of Monday morning], though, just a reminder to motorists, it is the law to carry chains when traveling in the mountains during the winter months. Though there have been no chain requirements in recent days, snow conditions do remain in effect so, still, no parking on city streets or risk having … [Read more...] about Motorists Should Carry Chains, Though No Restrictions as of Monday Morning; East Is Least
County Food Distribution Offered to Those in Need This Afternoon
Families and individuals in need are reminded that San Bernardino County food distribution takes place today [December 28], from noon to 2pm, at Community Church by the Lake, located on Big Bear Boulevard at Knickerbocker in Big Bear Lake. Those who wish to receive food, and are first-timers to the distribution opportunity, should bring photo ID, as well as proof of income and … [Read more...] about County Food Distribution Offered to Those in Need This Afternoon
Public Provides Input on Healthcare District’s Decision to Place CEO Colunga on Paid Leave; No Action Taken in Two Rounds of Closed Session
The Board of Directors for the Bear Valley Community Healthcare District convened last night, first in closed session to address the paid administrative leave for hospital CEO Vi Colunga, and then in open session to take public comment on the December 15 Colunga decision; review the November finance report provided by CFO Rudy Shutta; and to do the annual board … [Read more...] about Public Provides Input on Healthcare District’s Decision to Place CEO Colunga on Paid Leave; No Action Taken in Two Rounds of Closed Session
Forest Service Counts Four American Bald Eagles in the Big Bear Valley
American bald eagles winter here in the Big Bear Valley, given our location along the Pacific Migratory Flyway and the millions of ducks (which are food for the eagles), which pass through the San Bernardino mountains. In order to track the eagles, the U.S. Forest Service has conducted winter counts since 1978 and, as of this month’s one-hour eagle census in this, the program’s … [Read more...] about Forest Service Counts Four American Bald Eagles in the Big Bear Valley