Highway 330 will now be designated as the Steve Faris Memorial Highway, as the resolution proposed by Senator Bob Dutton received unanimous support from both the California Senate and Assembly last week. State Senator Dutton introduced the resolution in May as a means on honoring CalFire Batallion Chief Faris, who died in a September 2006 automobile accident. Battalion Chief … [Read more...] about Highway 330 to Be Designated the Steve Faris Memorial Highway; State Senate and Assembly Unanimous in Their Support
Flash Flood Watch in Effect for the Mountains and Deserts Today
The National Weather Service has issued a Flash Flood Watch for the mountains and deserts today (July 24). This Flash Flood Watch, prompted by the likelihood of thunderstorms, is in effect from noon through this evening. Big Bear Valley residents concerned about potential flooding in their area can pick up sandbags, which (verified this morning) are available for Fawnskin … [Read more...] about Flash Flood Watch in Effect for the Mountains and Deserts Today
Planning Commission Recommends City Council Approval of Affordable Apartment Complex on Knickerbocker Road
The proposed affordable housing complex for Knickerbocker Road has been reviewed by the Planning Commission of Big Bear Lake in, now, two Public Hearings and, in a decision made by the commission yesterday, the project has been recommended for approval by the City Council, who will address the proposal at their July 27 meeting. According to Jim Miller, the City’s Director of … [Read more...] about Planning Commission Recommends City Council Approval of Affordable Apartment Complex on Knickerbocker Road
County Supervisors Approve Sale of 10 Forest-Adjacent Parcels to San Bernardino Mountains Land Trust
The San Bernardino Mountains Land Trust has another 10 properties, each located within the San Bernardino National Forest, that will be preserved for their natural open space and wildlife habitat. At Tuesday’s meeting of the San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors, a unanimous vote secured the sale of these 10 tax-defaulted parcels, each of which had been tax-defaulted for … [Read more...] about County Supervisors Approve Sale of 10 Forest-Adjacent Parcels to San Bernardino Mountains Land Trust
Catch a Wave, or Wake, With the Big Bear Surf Club; August 8 Surf Contest to Benefit Surfrider Foundation
The Big Bear Surf Club, which meets monthly and surfs all over Southern California in group field trips, will host their second annual surf contest on Saturday, August 8. The event takes place at San Onofre State Beach and will serve as a fundraiser for the club, with some of the proceeds to benefit the Surfrider Foundation. The August 8 surf contest is open to all and, even if … [Read more...] about Catch a Wave, or Wake, With the Big Bear Surf Club; August 8 Surf Contest to Benefit Surfrider Foundation