Two residential fires in two days over the holiday weekend—potential causes cited as hot ashes on a wooden deck and a fireplace unit—have prompted the Big Bear City Fire Department to remind Valley residents and homeowners to “check your hot spots!” December, January and February are the leading months for home fires and, on average, more than one-third of U.S. home fire deaths … [Read more...] about Four Residential Fires Over Holiday Weekend Prompt Reminder to “Check Your Hot Spots”
County Supervisors Meet for Regular Weekly Meeting Tomorrow; Online Viewing Available
County Supervisors convene for their regular weekly meeting tomorrow morning, during which time San Bernardino County Superintendent of Schools Dr. Gary Thomas will share the Williams Settlement 2008-2009 annual report, addressing instructional materials, facilities, teacher credentialing and assignments for schools within San Bernardino County. Tuesday’s 10am meeting, to be … [Read more...] about County Supervisors Meet for Regular Weekly Meeting Tomorrow; Online Viewing Available
Holiday Bed & Breakfast Chocolate Tour
Tour six of the Valley's bed and breakfast inns on the annual Big Bear Loves Chocolate event. Enjoy holiday decorations and sample unique chocolate delicacies at each B&B. Maps for the free tour are available at the Visitors Center, at 630 Bartlett Road in the Village, or online at BigBearBnB.com. … [Read more...] about Holiday Bed & Breakfast Chocolate Tour
DWP to Implement Online Payment System for Water Customers
Water customers within the Big Bear Valley, which constitutes nearly 15,700 residences and businesses, will soon have the option of online payment availability. Just prior to the Thanksgiving holiday, the Board of Commissioners for the Department of Water and Power approved the online payment option, directing staff to get the software in place. Though no start date for this … [Read more...] about DWP to Implement Online Payment System for Water Customers
BBHS Update: Cross-Country Takes Fourth in State; Financial Aid Night and Winter Concert This Week
The Big Bear High School boys cross-country team, which won the De Anza League and placed second overall in the CIF Southern Section finals, competed in the State Championships in Fresno this weekend. The defending champions placed fourth overall, with senior Jake Murie running his way to an eighth overall finish. Congratulations, Bears! In other BBHS sports news, today’s … [Read more...] about BBHS Update: Cross-Country Takes Fourth in State; Financial Aid Night and Winter Concert This Week