After much discussion over the course of three Big Bear Lake City Council meetings, Council’s Improvement Agency last night came to consensus—or at least a unanimous vote—in favor of the implementation of the First-Time Homebuyer Down Payment Assistance Program. Though some Council members had expressed concern about the 10-year loan forgiveness timeframe—as, earlier, … [Read more...] about Big Bear Lake Now Offers First-Time Homebuyer Down Payment Assistance Program; Up to 5% of Purchase Price Available on 10-Year Commitment
Share the Road: May 14-18 Is National Bike to Work Week
In addition to this being Blue Ribbon Week, during which all are encouraged to support our law enforcement, May 14–18 is also recognized as National Ride Your Bike to Work Week, in an effort to reduce pollution and promote good health. During Ride Your Bike to Work Week, drivers are reminded to share the road with cyclists. Within the Big Bear Valley, there are now 30 miles of … [Read more...] about Share the Road: May 14-18 Is National Bike to Work Week
County Supervisors Will Determine If County Fire Can Provide Matching Funds for $10 Million Fuels Reduction Grant
Additional fuels reduction in the San Bernardino mountains will likely be funded with a grant through the U.S. Forest Service, though pending a vote from the San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors tomorrow morning. Supervisors will vote on whether or not to direct San Bernardino County Fire Chief Pat Dennen to accept the grant award of $10 million, as the Forest Service … [Read more...] about County Supervisors Will Determine If County Fire Can Provide Matching Funds for $10 Million Fuels Reduction Grant
Big Bear Chamber Seeking Fourth of July Fireworks Sponsorships; Chamber Mixer at Bear Belly Deli on Tuesday
The Big Bear Chamber of Commerce hosts their next networking mixer tomorrow, May 12 at 5pm, and co-sponsors of the two-hour event are Grizzly’s Bear Belly Deli and the Kiwanis Club of Big Bear Valley. The networking opportunity is free to Big Bear Chamber members, $5 for non-members, and will be held at the Bear Belly Deli located on Moonridge Road at Elm. Chamber-member … [Read more...] about Big Bear Chamber Seeking Fourth of July Fireworks Sponsorships; Chamber Mixer at Bear Belly Deli on Tuesday
Threepeats: BBHS’s Softball and JV Baseball Teams Take DeAnza League Titles With Victories Over Twentynine Palms
The Big Bear High School girls varsity softball team secured their third consecutive DeAnza League title, given Friday’s 16-2 victory over Twentynine Palms, which brought the Lady Bears to 7-0 in league. The Bears JV boys baseball team also took the DeAnza League title—and for their third consecutive year—with their win over Twentynine Palms, 16-6. Both the Bears softball and … [Read more...] about Threepeats: BBHS’s Softball and JV Baseball Teams Take DeAnza League Titles With Victories Over Twentynine Palms