The American Cancer Society anticipates an estimated 192,000 or more new cases of breast cancer to be diagnosed in the United States this year--though, the good news is that more than 2.2 million breast cancer survivors will celebrate a birthday this year, thanks to early detection and improved treatment. During October, which is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, women are … [Read more...] about Soroptimists Offer Free and Low-Cost Mammograms in October, for National Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Residents Sought for Upcoming Citizens on Patrol Academy
The Big Bear Sheriff’s Station’s Citizens on Patrol program is now taking applications from residents interested in contributing to the program, as the next COP Academy gets underway in just two weeks, on October 26. COP volunteers perform vacation checks on residences, provide traffic control for special events, do welfare checks on those who are homebound, and provide other … [Read more...] about Residents Sought for Upcoming Citizens on Patrol Academy
City Council To Hear DWP Rate Proposal
The Big Bear Lake City Council will hear the first reading of a proposed Department of Water rate increase on Monday, October 11. Starting with the first phase in January 2010, the increases would average 9% overall. A second increase of nine percent across-the-board would be applied to residential and commercial customers in July 2011. DWP General Manager Joel Dickson … [Read more...] about City Council To Hear DWP Rate Proposal
Big Bear Chamber Presents ‘Chilly Chili’ Evening
Chamber members from within the Big Bear Valley will come together on October 13th to compete in the annual Chamber “Chilly Chili Evening.” The mixer, which lasts from 5 to 7pm, will allow attendees to taste 11 different chilis. Hosted by the Big Bear Chamber of Commerce, the mixer will be held in the Bartlett parking lot, located next to the Chamber of Commerce/ Visitors … [Read more...] about Big Bear Chamber Presents ‘Chilly Chili’ Evening
County Agencies to Fund Feasibility Study for Passenger Rail Line to Big Bear
Efforts to build a passenger rail line to the Big Bear Valley took a step forward this week, when the San Bernardino Associated Governments, or SANBAG, voted to financially support a feasibility study, per San Bernardino County Supervisor Neil Derry’s office. The last time a mountain rail line feasibility study was done was in the mid-90s and, now, given a joint venture between … [Read more...] about County Agencies to Fund Feasibility Study for Passenger Rail Line to Big Bear