The Board of Directors of the Bear Valley Community Healthcare District will meet for a special meeting on Monday, August 31st . Closed session items include public employee discipline, dismissal or release and conference with legal counsel regarding two or more anticipated litigation cases. Open session begins at 7pm at the hospital cafeteria located on Garstin Drive in Big … [Read more...] about BVCHD Holds a Special Meeting
Cottonwood Fire Smoke Visible in Big Bear
Drift smoke from the Cottonwood fire, near Hemet and Cranston, is visible today in the Big Bear Valley. This fire is not considered to be a threat to Big Bear. Also of note, the Big Bear Hotshots, a division of firefighters from the U.S. Forest Service, were instrumental in completing a successful firing operation last night on the Cottonwood fire, which is holding, or … [Read more...] about Cottonwood Fire Smoke Visible in Big Bear
Dry Temperatures Keep Forest Service On Alert
As we enjoy comfortable summertime temperatures in the Big Bear Valley, areas below are experiencing an increase in high temperatures and lower humidity levels through Saturday prompting the rating for fire danger in the San Bernardino Mountains to “Very High”. According to John Miller, Public Information Officer for the U.S. Forest Service, a National Fire Rating Danger … [Read more...] about Dry Temperatures Keep Forest Service On Alert