Big Bear Middle School celebrated the unveiling of their new cafeteria with a ribbon cutting this morning, prior to utilizing the new facility for today’s lunch for the school site’s seventh and eighth grade students. BBMS Principal Julie Chamberlin tells KBHR that Bear Valley Unified School District personnel and school board members were on hand for the informal ceremony, … [Read more...] about Big Bear Middle School Celebrates Opening of New Cafeteria With Student Ribbon-Cutting Today
Southern California Wildfires Bring Drift Smoke to Big Bear Valley, Prompt Increased Restrictions on San Bernardino National Forest
We can expect more drift smoke in our area today (September 1), given the number of wildfires in southern California. Though there are no fires in our immediate area, the Oak Glen Fire continues to burn, at now roughly 1,100 acres, though has not resulted in a closure of Highway 38; there is also now the Pendleton Fire, which started in the Yucaipa area yesterday afternoon. The … [Read more...] about Southern California Wildfires Bring Drift Smoke to Big Bear Valley, Prompt Increased Restrictions on San Bernardino National Forest
County Supervisors and Community Services District Adjourn Regular Meetings Until After Labor Day
The Board of Supervisors for San Bernardino County, which generally meets on each Tuesday morning, will not be meeting today. County Supervisors have also canceled their September 8 meeting, which falls the day after Labor Day, so the next meeting of the County Board will be on Tuesday, September 15, with public session scheduled to begin at 10am. County Supervisors meetings … [Read more...] about County Supervisors and Community Services District Adjourn Regular Meetings Until After Labor Day
Increased Fire Restrictions on the San Bernardino National Forest, Effective September 1; No Wood or Charcoal Fires on the Forest
Due to the hot, dry weather and high fire activity in southern California, the San Bernardino National Forest will have increased fire restrictions, effective September 1 (tomorrow). Per Forest Supervisor Jeanne Wade Evans, “We’re asking for the public’s help in protecting the forest from the threat of wildland fires during these harsh weather conditions. Our ultimate goal is … [Read more...] about Increased Fire Restrictions on the San Bernardino National Forest, Effective September 1; No Wood or Charcoal Fires on the Forest