The family of longtime local Lyman Bruce Ellis have announced his passing on November 30, just seven days shy of his 80th birthday—as always, Evalyn, Ellis’s wife of 58 years, was by his side. The Ellises have been Big Bear Lake residents for nearly 20 years. During his years as a pastor for nine Methodist congregations throughout Southern California, Ellis led young people on … [Read more...] about Family of Pastor Lyman Ellis Announce His Passing on What Would Have Been His 80th Birthday
Community Services District Directors Meet This Evening; Other Valley Activities, Meetings Canceled Due to Storm
There were two meetings scheduled for this evening, one of which is the regular first-Monday meeting of the Board of Directors for the Big Bear City Community Services District. The CSD Board should have a brief meeting in open session, which begins at 5:30pm, as the only action item is the approval of minutes of the meeting of November 16; closed session will follow, and both … [Read more...] about Community Services District Directors Meet This Evening; Other Valley Activities, Meetings Canceled Due to Storm
No School on Monday; BVUSD Calls Snow Day at 4am
There is no school today, December 7. Bear Valley Unified School District has called a snow day. The school district’s Superintendent, Director of Transportation and Director of Maintenance and Operations begin checking weather reports and road conditions at 3:30am, and actually drive the bus routes, to determine if travel is safe for students; considerations are also made with … [Read more...] about No School on Monday; BVUSD Calls Snow Day at 4am
Snow! Winter Storm Warning in Place; Chains Required on All Vehicles Without Four-Wheel Drive and Snow Tires
It’s snowing [as of Monday morning], and we can expect continued winter weather this week. The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Warning, which will be in effect for our area through 3am on Tuesday. Snow levels are as low as 5,000 feet and, with the possibility of wind gusts up to 60 miles per hour, the blowing of snow could result in blizzard-like conditions. … [Read more...] about Snow! Winter Storm Warning in Place; Chains Required on All Vehicles Without Four-Wheel Drive and Snow Tires