The San Bernardino National Forest Association honors the 16th annual Public Lands Day, with a replanting project on the forest, in the 2007 burn areas of the Butler and Butler #2 Fires. Volunteers are asked to meet at the Big Bear Discovery Center at 9am, to caravan to the site. Lunch will be provided. For more information, see our story or call Danielle Grondin at the DC at … [Read more...] about Public Lands Day
Judge’s Ruling Announced in Bear Valley Electric’s Rate Increase Proposal; CPUC to Vote on First Year Increase of 15.85%
The ruling is in with regard to Bear Valley Electric’s proposed rate increase, which, when initially proposed by their parent company Golden State Water in 2008, was a request for an additional $6.8 million in revenue, phased in over four years. The proposed decision of Administrative Law Judge Farrar, issued this month, is to provide for a $6.3 million increase, as was settled … [Read more...] about Judge’s Ruling Announced in Bear Valley Electric’s Rate Increase Proposal; CPUC to Vote on First Year Increase of 15.85%
Replanting in the Burn Areas of 2007’s Butler #2 Fire to Be Focus of SBNFA’s Public Lands Day
This Saturday, September 26 is National Public Lands Day on the National Forest. Last year’s Public Lands Day was honored in all 50 states with the participation of over 120,000 individuals who planted more than 1.6 million trees at over 1,800 events. This year, for the 16th annual Public Lands Day, the San Bernardino National Forest Association invites volunteers to contribute … [Read more...] about Replanting in the Burn Areas of 2007’s Butler #2 Fire to Be Focus of SBNFA’s Public Lands Day
Sixteen-Year-Old Arrested for Arson; Yucaipa’s Crafton Fire Prompts College Closure, Though All Highways Remain Open
The San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department arrested a 16-year-old male for arson in Yucaipa yesterday afternoon, as he was seen leaving on his bike from the burn area of the Crafton Fire which, as of this morning, has burned 175 acres and is presently 60% contained. Though the Crafton Fire does not pose a threat to the Big Bear area, per CalFire official Bill Peters, and … [Read more...] about Sixteen-Year-Old Arrested for Arson; Yucaipa’s Crafton Fire Prompts College Closure, Though All Highways Remain Open
Miss Big Bear Pageant
Nineteen young ladies from the Big Bear Valley compete for the crown and scholarship in the annual Miss Big Bear pageant at the Big Bear Lake Performing Arts Center. For tickets to the 6pm show (which sells out each year), call Teresa at 909/289-0516. … [Read more...] about Miss Big Bear Pageant