The Big Bear Chamber of Commerce welcomes their new communications and events coordinator this week, as new full-time employee Angela Meyers started just yesterday. In hew new role at the Chamber, Meyers will be responsible for all marketing and publicity efforts, and will serve as the Chamber’s events and activities planner. The Big Bear Chamber’s President and CEO Sara Russ … [Read more...] about Big Bear Chamber of Commerce Names Angela Meyers to Communications Post
The Winners Are In: Citizens on Patrol Volunteers Announce Winners in Annual Raffle That Generated $8,800
The Big Bear Sheriff’s Station’s Citizens on Patrol volunteers generated $8,800 in their annual raffle, proceeds of which will be used to purchase vehicles and equipment for the COP team, which serves as the “eyes and ears” of the Valley. Though the announcement of winners was scheduled to be on Channel 6 earlier in the week; instead, we have those winners here on KBHR. This … [Read more...] about The Winners Are In: Citizens on Patrol Volunteers Announce Winners in Annual Raffle That Generated $8,800
Today Is a Minimum Day at BBMS and Elementaries; BBHS Holds Friday Morning 9/11 Remembrance
Parents, today is once again a BVUSD minimum day to allow for teachers’ strategic planning, so students at Big Bear Middle School and all three elementaries, Baldwin Lane, Big Bear and North Shore, will be released early this, and every, Thursday. In other school news, students and staff at Big Bear High School will gather early tomorrow morning, to show their respect for those … [Read more...] about Today Is a Minimum Day at BBMS and Elementaries; BBHS Holds Friday Morning 9/11 Remembrance
With the Passing of Fred Ransom, Valley Loses a Local Legend Described as “The Longest Big Bear Pioneer”
With the Labor Day passing of Fred Ransom, Big Bear has lost a local legend—though, friends say, it is fitting that the 78-year-old resident of Big Bear City spent his final moments on his motorcycle, likely en route to the Teddy Bear Café, where he almost always enjoyed a late breakfast. Local historian Kim Sweet, who serves as curator for the Historical Museum with husband … [Read more...] about With the Passing of Fred Ransom, Valley Loses a Local Legend Described as “The Longest Big Bear Pioneer”
Traffic Alert for Saturday: Vehicle Traffic Directed Counter-Clockwise Around Lake to Accommodate Run the Bear Event
In terms of roads for this Saturday’s marathon event, those traveling in the vicinity of the lake on the 12th should be aware that vehicle traffic will flow only ‘counter-clockwise,’ because the inside lane around Big Bear Lake will be closed for the race. All businesses will remain accessible, however motorists are asked to use extreme caution when crossing the course. Law … [Read more...] about Traffic Alert for Saturday: Vehicle Traffic Directed Counter-Clockwise Around Lake to Accommodate Run the Bear Event