Today is National Start Walking Day, a campaign by the American Heart Association which recommends a 30-minute walk each day. The benefits of vigorous, regular exercise can improve blood pressure and blood sugar levels, help maintain body weight and lower the risk of obesity, enhance mental well being, reduce the risk of osteoporosis, as well as reduce the risks of breast and … [Read more...] about Today, April 8, Is National Start Walking Day
No Chain Controls in Place Despite Last Night’s Snow; Morning Traffic Collision on the Boulevard Prompts Lane Closures
The ski resorts received about an inch of snow overnight, though there seems to have been less coverage at lower elevations within the Big Bear Valley. Though this did not prompt any chain controls on our mountain roads, we do have a traffic advisory for Big Bear Boulevard. A two-car collision in Big Bear Lake, on the Boulevard between Moonridge Road and Fox Farm Road, did … [Read more...] about No Chain Controls in Place Despite Last Night’s Snow; Morning Traffic Collision on the Boulevard Prompts Lane Closures
Morning Starts With a Jolt: 1.8 Magnitude Earthquake Outside Bear City at 5:46am
If you were shaken awake a little early this morning, this could be due to the 1.8 magnitude quake that was centered in our area at 5:46 this morning (April 8). The 1.8 magnitude tremor, centered seven miles northeast of Big Bear City, registered a depth of nearly three miles, per the U.S. Geological Survey. Update: We’ve since had a second quake, this one at 9:27am and … [Read more...] about Morning Starts With a Jolt: 1.8 Magnitude Earthquake Outside Bear City at 5:46am
The Big Bear City Fire Department’s Family Grows; Captain Huefner Awarded for Meritorious Service
The Big Bear City Fire Department has two new paid-call firefighters on staff, and Fire Chief Jeff Willis had planned to present them with their badges at last night’s Community Services District meeting—though, duty called for PCF Justin Ploense, so he was unable to be present at the April 6 meeting. The department’s other new PCF, Brandon Willis, was present though, and with … [Read more...] about The Big Bear City Fire Department’s Family Grows; Captain Huefner Awarded for Meritorious Service
Haven’t Eaten Out Lately? The Barnstorm Restaurant Introduces “Set Your Own Price Wednesday”
The Barnstorm Restaurant at the Big Bear City Airport will tomorrow introduce “Set Your Own Price Wednesday.” Given tough times, owner Renate Wagner says, “For people who never get a chance to eat in a restaurant, this will be an opportunity for them to do so.” For the set-your-own-price special, customers will be able to choose breakfast or lunch items from a select menu and, … [Read more...] about Haven’t Eaten Out Lately? The Barnstorm Restaurant Introduces “Set Your Own Price Wednesday”