Did you know that the median age of Big Bear Lake residents is over 12 years older than the rest of San Bernardino County? Per a profile of the City of Big Bear Lake, which was generated by the Southern California Association of Governments (or SCAG), Big Bear Lake residents average age 42, while in greater San Bernardino County that average is age 30. The SCAG-produced … [Read more...] about City of Big Bear Lake Statistical Data Provided by SCAG; City’s Median Age Higher Than County’s, Though Other Numbers Smaller
More Cuts to the Court System: San Bernardino County Courts to Be Closed on Third Wednesdays
Reduced state funding to the court system has already resulted in the reduction of hours for the Big Bear courthouse as, come September, it will only be open for the first week of the month, with civil matters being redirected to the Victorville District Court of the San Bernardino County Superior Court and criminal matters redirected to the San Bernardino Central Court. This … [Read more...] about More Cuts to the Court System: San Bernardino County Courts to Be Closed on Third Wednesdays
Roads Update: CalTrans Projects Prompt Flagging and Delays on All Three Mountain Routes
For motorists traveling up and down the mountain this week, weekday roadwork does continue on all three mountain routes: Highway 18 down the front way to Highway 330, Highway 18 from Baldwin Lake en route to the desert communities, and Highway 38 over Onyx Summit and through Angelus Oaks. Due to the Big Bear bridge project at the dam, there is weekday flagging, and up to 15 … [Read more...] about Roads Update: CalTrans Projects Prompt Flagging and Delays on All Three Mountain Routes
Operation Breakthrough Now Operating as Panorama Ranch in New Summit Plaza Location
If you have wondered what happened to Operation Breakthrough, they’re still here—they just have a new name and a new location. The non-profit, which used to be headquartered on Knickerbocker Road, is now located in the Summit Plaza (along with DOVES and Lutheran Social Services) at 41945 Big Bear Boulevard on the second floor. Prompted by funding sources, Operation Breakthrough … [Read more...] about Operation Breakthrough Now Operating as Panorama Ranch in New Summit Plaza Location
Six Earthquakes in Our Area This Week–So Far
We have had five earthquakes centered in our area this week, the first of which was a 2.2 magnitude tremor on Sunday morning at 10:13am, just four miles northwest of Big Bear Lake and registering a depth of nearly six miles. The 2.2 magnitude quake was followed at 10:25am on the 9th by a 1.3 magnitude quake centered six miles east southeast of Big Bear City. On Monday morning, … [Read more...] about Six Earthquakes in Our Area This Week–So Far