Last September, the Big Bear Solar Observatory became home to the largest solar telescope in the world just in time for this, the observatory’s 40th year, since being established by CalTech in 1969. Though the solar aperture telescope (with a 63 inch, or 1.6 meter, mirror), housed in the big white dome on Big Bear Lake’s North Shore was delivered nearly 11 months ago, the … [Read more...] about Big Bear Solar Observatory’s 40th Year Is Highlighted by Installation of World’s Largest Solar Telescope
Celebration of Life for Greg Boll to Be Held at the Discovery Center This Sunday
Those closest to Greg Boll have planned a celebration of life to remember the man who had long contributed to the Big Bear Valley before his passing this past Monday at age 48. The memorial for Greg Boll will be held this Sunday, August 23 at 5pm at the Big Bear Discovery Center on the North Shore in Fawnskin (at 40971 North Shore Drive/Highway 38). Boll’s companion Kris Assel … [Read more...] about Celebration of Life for Greg Boll to Be Held at the Discovery Center This Sunday
Municipal Water District to Review Updated Lake Permit Ordinance for Non-Profits in Thursday Meeting
The Board of Directors of the Big Bear Municipal Water District meets for their second regular meeting of the month this afternoon (August 20) at 1pm, at the MWD offices located at 40524 Lakeview Drive in Big Bear Lake. This afternoon’s MWD agenda includes consideration (and potential approval) of an updated Memorandum of Understanding with the California Department of Fish and … [Read more...] about Municipal Water District to Review Updated Lake Permit Ordinance for Non-Profits in Thursday Meeting
County’s Public Health Department Announces Fifth County Death Resulting from H1N1 Virus; Vaccine Unavailable Until Fall
San Bernardino County’s Public Health Officer, Dr. Maxwell Ohikhuare, announced today the County’s fifth death resulting from the H1N1 virus, previously referred to as “swine flu.” As of August 19, there are a total of 206 confirmed H1N1 flu virus cases, and 32 hospitalized cases in San Bernardino County. The majority of those affected have experienced mild or moderate illness, … [Read more...] about County’s Public Health Department Announces Fifth County Death Resulting from H1N1 Virus; Vaccine Unavailable Until Fall
Rainbow Kids Club Still Accepting Students for Before and After-School Care; Soroptimists Offer Scholarships
Parents, if you are still seeking before and after-school care for your child, the Rainbow Kids Club program offered by the Big Bear Valley Recreation and Park District still has space available. Rainbow Kids Club operates from three school sites—Baldwin Lane Elementary, Big Bear Elementary, and North Shore Elementary—for students in grades kindergarten through sixth. According … [Read more...] about Rainbow Kids Club Still Accepting Students for Before and After-School Care; Soroptimists Offer Scholarships