On November 7, a residential structure fire in Lake Williams resulted in the displacement of two families as the blaze consumed one home, owned by former zoo curator Don Richardson and rented by a family who've since asked to remain unnamed, and caused severe damage to the neighboring home, being rented by the Rott family. The Saturday morning fire in the 46000 block of Forest … [Read more...] about Lake Williams Fire Ruled as “Accidental”; Funds Established for Displaced Families
Community Emergency Response Team Training on Monday; New Volunteers Welcome
The Big Bear Valley Community Emergency Response Team, which has been in place since 1998 to assist in disaster situations, will hold their next monthly training meeting on Monday, November 23. The green vest crew, and all those interested in learning more about the volunteer CERT program, are invited to the 6pm session at the Big Bear Discovery Center, during which time … [Read more...] about Community Emergency Response Team Training on Monday; New Volunteers Welcome
Under-10 Soccer Team Takin’ Care of Business Enjoys Undefeated Season
Some of Big Bear’s youngest soccer stars have tasted victory, as the Big Bear Valley Youth Soccer League’s under-10 team Takin’ Care of Business went undefeated this season. The TCB team, coached by Chase Gardner and Steve Egerer and sponsored by John and Ginny Stock, played their final league game over the weekend, and won 3-2. The co-ed team of third and fourth-graders will … [Read more...] about Under-10 Soccer Team Takin’ Care of Business Enjoys Undefeated Season
Planning Commission to Consider Name Change for Paine Road
If ever you thought it was a pain to explain Paine Road when giving directions, that small portion of roadway where Big Bear Boulevard, Highway 18 and Village Drive intersect at the Village’s west end where Village Pizza is situated is about to get a name change. In today’s meeting of the Planning Commission of Big Bear Lake, Commissioners will consider a request from the … [Read more...] about Planning Commission to Consider Name Change for Paine Road