With the Labor Day holiday behind us, CalTrans roadwork continues on Big Bear Boulevard, from Boulder Bay to Big Bear City, and flagging can also be expected on Highway 18 en route to Lucerne Valley, as well as on Highway 18 at the Big Bear bridge project. If you tuned in to KBHR yesterday (September 7), you may have heard us mention that rocks were obstructing portions of the … [Read more...] about CalTrans Roadwork on Big Bear Boulevard Scheduled to Continue Today; Watch for Rocks on Arctic Circle
County Supervisors Convene for Special Meeting to Ratify Proclamation of Fires-Prompted Local Emergency
The Board of Supervisors for San Bernardino County had adjourned their regular Tuesday morning meeting, given the Labor Day holiday, but it turns out that they will be meeting anyway, with a special session called for 10:30am (September 8). Today’s meeting is being held in order to ratify the proclamation of a local emergency, effective September 1st, given last week’s Oak Glen … [Read more...] about County Supervisors Convene for Special Meeting to Ratify Proclamation of Fires-Prompted Local Emergency
Final Seven Summits Hike to San G
The local Seven Summits challenge wraps with an overnight hike to Mt. San Gorgonio, and includes a 22 mile trek with over 4,000 feet of elevation gain. Group leaders Heather and Ted Devito will leave from South Fork with overnight stop near Dollar Lake. Twenty spots available, though pre-meeting is mandatory: either September 9 at 7pm or September 13 at 10am, both at Equada … [Read more...] about Final Seven Summits Hike to San G
BBMS Eighth Grader Jordan Romero Summit’s Carstensz Pyramid, 16,000′ Above Sea Level in Indonesia
Thirteen-year-old Jordan Romero accomplished his mission on this month’s trip to Indonesia as, on September 2, he and dad Paul and climbing partner Karen Lundgren summited Carstensz Pyramid, the continent’s highest peak at 16,000 feet. This marks Jordan’s sixth summit in his quest to be the youngest climber to reach the world’s highest summits, including Mt. Everest, which he … [Read more...] about BBMS Eighth Grader Jordan Romero Summit’s Carstensz Pyramid, 16,000′ Above Sea Level in Indonesia
October’s TroutfesT to Include Tagged Fish Worth a Ford F150; Anglers Encouraged to Register Before Trout Derby Sells Out
Last year’s TroutfesT included 1,000 participants, though 200 fishermen were turned away as the event sold out early. For this year’s event, to be held on Big Bear Lake on October 3 and 4, the entry deadline is September 23 and, at present, there are less than 200 spaces available for the trout derby, which includes cash prizes—and a tagged fish worth a brand new Ford F150 … [Read more...] about October’s TroutfesT to Include Tagged Fish Worth a Ford F150; Anglers Encouraged to Register Before Trout Derby Sells Out