Big Bear folks will today have the opportunity to “give the gift of life,” as the Lifestream bloodmobile will be at Stater Bros. from 11am to 3pm. Healthy individuals at least 15 years of age may donate blood (though teens will need parental consent); those who donate blood will receive a free mini-physical as part of the process, which takes about an hour. Those who donate … [Read more...] about Give the Gift of Life: Bloodmobile at Stater Bros. on Tuesday
County Supervisors to Vote on Additional Funding for Senior Nutrition Program and Child Abuse Prevention in Tuesday Morning Meeting
Each year, the County of San Bernardino investigates allegations of abuse and neglect of more than 50,000 children, and some of the funds used to provide child abuse prevention are generated by the sale of birth certificates. In the County Board of Supervisors meeting today, Supervisors will vote on whether or not to nearly double the $2.7 million spent on child abuse … [Read more...] about County Supervisors to Vote on Additional Funding for Senior Nutrition Program and Child Abuse Prevention in Tuesday Morning Meeting
Danny Sakai Memorial Bike Ride
Join friends and family of "Danny Boy" for a nine mile bike ride, from Snow Summit's Scenic Sky Chair to the Grandview Loop with Team Big Bear. For more information on the ride, which will be followed by a 3pm celebration of Danny Sakai's life, please visit our story. … [Read more...] about Danny Sakai Memorial Bike Ride
Third District Supervisor Derry Sings Sinatra to Benefit Joshua Tree–and Posts Clip to YouTube
Marge McDonald of CSD has long sung the praises of Third District County Supervisor Neil Derry—and his vocal talents. Constituents in Joshua Tree this month got to sample the Supervisor doing Sinatra, as Derry performed at a fundraiser dinner hosted by the Joshua Tree Chamber of Commerce. It is said that Derry brought down the house with his set of Frank Sinatra songs—and, so … [Read more...] about Third District Supervisor Derry Sings Sinatra to Benefit Joshua Tree–and Posts Clip to YouTube
Given $817,001 Deficit, Lucerne Valley Unified School District Gives Preliminary Layoff Notices to 50 Teachers; Special Board Meeting Followed High School Graduation Last Thursday
In order to rescind $130,000 in cuts to jobs and programs, Bear Valley Unified School District staff, including teachers and management, agreed to a 1% cut in the 2009/2010 school year. Within the Lucerne Valley Unified School District, which employs many teachers from the Big Bear Valley, the financial picture is considerably more bleak—or, as Superintendent Michael Noga … [Read more...] about Given $817,001 Deficit, Lucerne Valley Unified School District Gives Preliminary Layoff Notices to 50 Teachers; Special Board Meeting Followed High School Graduation Last Thursday