On Sunday, January 12th, the Big Bear Valley Education Trust honored some of Big Bear's outstanding educators at their annual Golden Apple Awards. Those celebrated included teachers Susan Mueller, Sue Reynolds and Julie Smith, educators Phil Hamilton and Sharon Congdon and volunteers Joe and Nancy Siska. The Ed Trust also honored their founder, Liz Harris and supporters … [Read more...] about Ed Trust Golden Apple Awards
Local Eagle Pair Lay First Egg of the Season
Big Bear Lake, CA - UPDATE 1/11/2020 - The second egg of the 2020 season was laid at approximately 5:09 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 11, to the delight of thousands of live viewers on the Big Bear Bald Eagle Cam. Wednesday, January 8th, started out as a pretty quiet day at the Big Bear eagle nest. Around 3:30, Jackie and Shadow both came in, adding some fluff, moving some sticks, … [Read more...] about Local Eagle Pair Lay First Egg of the Season
23 Year Old Big Bear City Resident Arrested on Felony Charges of Possession and Distribution of Child Pornography
Big Bear City, CA - Detectives from the Big Bear Sheriff’s Station recently received a Cybertip report of a video containing suspected child pornography on Facebook that was forwarded to the Center for Missing and Exploited Children. Detective Andrew Montbriand authored a search warrant to investigate the Facebook profile that contained the suspected child pornography. Through … [Read more...] about 23 Year Old Big Bear City Resident Arrested on Felony Charges of Possession and Distribution of Child Pornography
Suspect Arrested for Lewd and Lascivious Acts on Minors: Additional Victims Urged to Contact Detectives
Big Bear City, CA - UPDATE: February 21, 2020 Edward Castaldi appeared in San Bernardino County Superior Court for arraignment on February 20, 2020. At the conclusion of the hearing, Castaldi was immediately remanded into custody. Bail in this matter has now been set at $1,250,000. A pre-preliminary trial hearing is scheduled for February 24, 2020. UPDATE - January 15th An … [Read more...] about Suspect Arrested for Lewd and Lascivious Acts on Minors: Additional Victims Urged to Contact Detectives
Volunteers Needed for San Bernardino County Homeless Count and Survey
Big Bear, CA - On Jan. 23, field teams of volunteers will canvass all of the county’s cities, towns and unincorporated communities, including the Big Bear Valley, in an effort to count, survey and assist the county’s homeless population. Volunteers will include members of the public, community groups, County employees, homeless service providers, and private-sector … [Read more...] about Volunteers Needed for San Bernardino County Homeless Count and Survey