It was just about six years ago, on October 25, 2003, that the Old Fire broke out at Old Waterman Canyon Road and Highway 18, ultimately resulting in the evacuation of 30 communities, including the Big Bear Valley, and the burning of 91,000 acres, damage to nearly 1,000 homes and six deaths from heart attacks, five of those said to be directly related to the stress of the fire. … [Read more...] about San Bernardino Man Charged With Murder and Arson for the Old Fire of October 2003
MWD to Review Public Testimony Regarding Non-Marina Kayak Rentals, Votes in Favor of Prop 1A Securitization Program
The Big Bear Municipal Water District’s kayak and canoe workshop was not an action item when debated on October 15, but the basis for future MWD Board discussion. The district’s General Manager Scott Heule says, “The Board received excellent input from both the commercial marina owners and kayak rental businesses.” Before any new policy is set, with regard to the rental of … [Read more...] about MWD to Review Public Testimony Regarding Non-Marina Kayak Rentals, Votes in Favor of Prop 1A Securitization Program
Feel That? Earthquake of 3.2 Magnitude Near Mt. San Gorgonio at 6:17am This Morning
We’ve had a few earthquakes in our area in the last 24 hours, the most notable of which is a 3.2 magnitude tremor, which was centered fives miles west of Mt. San Gorgonio, nine miles south of Big Bear Lake at 6:17am this morning (October 21). This 3.2 magnitude tremor, per the U.S. Geological Survey, registered a depth of over six miles. Just before noon yesterday, October 20, … [Read more...] about Feel That? Earthquake of 3.2 Magnitude Near Mt. San Gorgonio at 6:17am This Morning
School Board Welcomes Superintendent Dr. Nancy Wright at BBMS This Evening; Big Bear High School Students Present Fall Concert
The Board of Trustees for the Bear Valley Unified School District will hold this evening’s regular board meeting at Big Bear Middle School, following a welcome reception for three-days-new superintendent, Dr. Nancy Wright. The 6:30pm board meeting, to be held in BBMS room 5, is scheduled to include principal data presentations from Chautauqua High’s Dr. Steve Schour and … [Read more...] about School Board Welcomes Superintendent Dr. Nancy Wright at BBMS This Evening; Big Bear High School Students Present Fall Concert
Pumpkin Patch Celebration
Century 21 Bonnie Blue Real Estate hosts their sixth annual Pumpkin Patch Celebration at the corner of Big Bear Boulevard and Highland in Big Bear Lake, across from the Bonnie Blue offices just west of Red Ant Hill. Over 800 pumpkins will be given away, and celebration will also include games, prizes, candy and entertainment by Art Harriman. All activities (and pumpkins) are … [Read more...] about Pumpkin Patch Celebration