For water customers of the Department of Water and Power, there will be additional water use restrictions over the Labor Day weekend, so you may want to plan to do your outdoor watering in the meantime. On Saturday and Sunday, DWP customers serviced in Big Bear Lake, Sugarloaf, Fawnskin and Lake Williams are asked to refrain from watering, in order to allow for adequate water … [Read more...] about Weekend Water-Use Restriction for DWP Customers Over Labor Day Weekend
Music in the Mountains: Concerts Come to Big Bear for the Labor Day Weekend
The hills will be alive with music, if you will, as there will be a number of bands and local musicians performing in the Big Bear Valley over the Labor Day weekend. Starting Friday evening, the Village Business Association hosts their second-to-last Friday Night in the Village event, which runs from 5 to 8pm and includes three different acts along Pine Knot Avenue and Village … [Read more...] about Music in the Mountains: Concerts Come to Big Bear for the Labor Day Weekend
Common Ground and Sheriff’s Department Partner to Offer Teen Cyberbulling Workshop for Parents
National statistics suggest that one-third of teenagers have been the victims of cyberbullying via online tools, such as cell phones—and over half of American teens have admitted to sending hurtful messages. In an effort to address this issue locally, the local parent support group Common Ground has partnered with the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department to present a … [Read more...] about Common Ground and Sheriff’s Department Partner to Offer Teen Cyberbulling Workshop for Parents
Oak Glen and Yucaipa Fires Approaching Full Containment; Continued South Winds May Bring More Drift Smoke Our Way
Today’s forecast calls for more winds from the south, so we can expect more drift smoke coming our way from the Oak Glen Fire and the Pendleton Fire in Yucaipa. As of last night (September 2), fire officials report progress on both fires; The Oak Glen Fire has burned just over 1,100 acres and is at 75% containment, while the blaze in Yucaipa has been held to 860 acres and is at … [Read more...] about Oak Glen and Yucaipa Fires Approaching Full Containment; Continued South Winds May Bring More Drift Smoke Our Way
Kayak and Canoe Rentals to Be Topic of Discussion in This Afternoon’s Municipal Water District Meeting
The Big Bear Municipal Water District has been deliberating issues associated with the rental of kayaks and canoes from businesses unaffiliated with commercial marinas, and plans to have a workshop to address what they’ve referred to as the numerous complicating and competing interests. However, before that workshop takes place, the MWD’s Board of Directors will first address … [Read more...] about Kayak and Canoe Rentals to Be Topic of Discussion in This Afternoon’s Municipal Water District Meeting