Big Bear, CA - The 49th Annual Big Bear Lake Oktoberfest begins Saturday, September 7th, and runs for nine consecutive weekends through Saturday, November 2, 2019. The weekend festivities take place at Big Bear Lake Convention Center, located at the corner of Big Bear Blvd. and Division. Big Bear Lake Oktoberfest delivers a genuine Bavarian-style celebration that sincerely … [Read more...] about Big Bear Lake Oktoberfest Opening Weekend
Rock-fall Barrier Installation on SR 330 To Begin Monday With 12 Day Full Closure
Big Bear, CA - The California Department of Transportation are set to begin a rock fall barrier project on State Route 330 near Running Springs. This project will remove rock debris from the slope, excavate and reduce slope size and install a rock-fall barrier at Postmiles 37 and 39. Beginning at 5 a.m. on Monday, September 9, a full closure will be in effect until 11:59 p.m. … [Read more...] about Rock-fall Barrier Installation on SR 330 To Begin Monday With 12 Day Full Closure
Afternoon Thunderstorms Ignite Spot Fires
Big Bear Lake, CA - As predicted moist monsoons along with an unstable atmosphere sparked afternoon thunderstorms. Although these storms and the downpour is favorable they also usher in lighting strikes causing spot fires as they strike dry vegetation. This was the case this afternoon as several columns of smoke and ensuing fires were reported. Ground and air fire crews … [Read more...] about Afternoon Thunderstorms Ignite Spot Fires
Avoid Liquid Medication Mismeasurements
Nearly half of all parents get their children’s liquid medication doses wrong. In fact, one study found that four out of five parents made at least one error when using either a dosing cup or oral syringe and the miscalculations ranged from small to more than twice as much as directed. This would be a problem when administering medication to anyone, and it is especially … [Read more...] about Avoid Liquid Medication Mismeasurements
Joint Communication With the Big Bear Municipal Water District and the State and Regional Waterboards Regarding Algae
Big Bear, CA - The Big Bear Visitor's Bureau has been in joint communication with both the Big Bear Municipal Water District and the State and Regional Waterboards regarding the algae situation in Big Bear Lake. The state authorities use a different method of testing than the Municipal Water District and took samples in different locations. Both are accurate measurements of … [Read more...] about Joint Communication With the Big Bear Municipal Water District and the State and Regional Waterboards Regarding Algae