Olympic marathon runner and 2001 Big Bear High School graduate Ryan Hall was among 10,000 runners in yesterday’s 13.1 mile New York City Half-Marathon, which was said to be the most competitive in the race’s four-year history. The ultimate winner in the professional men’s category was 2008 winner Tadese Tola of Ethiopia, though Hall, the American half-marathon record holder, … [Read more...] about Olympian Ryan Hall Runs to Podium Finish in Yesterday’s NYC Half-Marathon
Department of Water and Power Proposes Two Rate Increases; Three Public Meetings Scheduled Prior to City Council Vote
The Department of Water and Power has proposed a rate increase for both residential and commercial customers and, if ultimately approved, the first increase would take effect in January 2010. The DWP’s rate increase would vary for each of three components, those being residential, commercial and for customers in Rim Forest. As explained by DWP’s General Manager Joel Dickson, … [Read more...] about Department of Water and Power Proposes Two Rate Increases; Three Public Meetings Scheduled Prior to City Council Vote
Prompted by Sightings in Lake Arrowhead, Twin Peak Sheriff’s Station Advises Residents to Stay Away from Mountain Lions
Mountain residents should be aware of a mountain lion in the San Bernardino mountains. Per a statement just received by the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department: “There have been several sightings of a mountain lion on the north side of Lake Arrowhead. Citizens are strongly urged to stay away from the mountain lion and to contact the Twin Peaks Sheriff's Station at … [Read more...] about Prompted by Sightings in Lake Arrowhead, Twin Peak Sheriff’s Station Advises Residents to Stay Away from Mountain Lions
Fire Chief Willis to Provide Mountain Area Safety Task Force Update in This Evening’s Community Services District Meeting
The Board of Directors of the Big Bear City Community Services District meet for their regular meeting at 5:30pm this evening, at the CSD offices at 139 E. Big Bear Boulevard in Big Bear City. This evening’s meeting will include a presentation by Fire Chief Jeff Willis on the vegetation management activities of the Mountain Area Safety Task Force, as well as the district’s … [Read more...] about Fire Chief Willis to Provide Mountain Area Safety Task Force Update in This Evening’s Community Services District Meeting
SOLE and Hammer Support BBMS Runners
Dozens of 7th- and 8th-graders showed up last week to try out for the 2009 Big Bear Middle School cross country running team. Little did they know it was actually the first week of practice! No one was turned away: A mile under ten minutes earns a place in the group that runs off campus, but any student with adequate grades gets to run on the track. Coach Tracy Tokunaga has … [Read more...] about SOLE and Hammer Support BBMS Runners