Governor Schwarzenegger has announced that California has been federally awarded $34 million in transit grants from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. The California Department of Transportation will distribute the funds to enhance public transportation in rural areas, and part of that will trickle down to Big Bear. MARTA will receive nearly $750,000. This … [Read more...] about Congratulations, MARTA!
Bears Run Their Way to Victory in Season’s First De Anza League Cross-County Meet
The Bears cross-country teams hosted the first of De Anza League meets for the season yesterday, hosting four other schools for a race from Snow Summit. The varsity girls team placed second overall, led by senior Sara Chatham, who placed third. Both the boys three-time state champion varsity and JV teams ran their way to first place finishes in their first league matchup, … [Read more...] about Bears Run Their Way to Victory in Season’s First De Anza League Cross-County Meet
City of Big Bear Lake’s Free Curbside Chipping Program Wraps for Season on October 15
The City of Big Bear Lake’s free curbside chipping program wraps this month, but residents still have two weekends to finish clearing overgrown and dead vegetation from properties in an effort to clear defensible space and make residences more fire-safe. All calls to the chipping line, and all piles to the curbside, must be done by Thursday, October 15 to assure pickup before … [Read more...] about City of Big Bear Lake’s Free Curbside Chipping Program Wraps for Season on October 15
County’s Flu Shot Clinic Comes to Big Bear on Monday
With flu season upon us, the San Bernardino County Department of Public Health recommends seasonal flu shots, particularly for children (ages six months and older), individuals over 50 years of age, pregnant women, those with chronic medical conditions, caregivers, and those who live in nursing homes and long-term care facilities. The Health Department will be offering the … [Read more...] about County’s Flu Shot Clinic Comes to Big Bear on Monday