Big Bear Lake, CA - On Saturday, July 27th, Douglas Hill and his son Casey Hill were hiking the Pacific Crest Trail east from Lake Silverwood. During the hike, Douglas suffered from dehydration and heat related illness. Douglas lost consciousness and Casey used his cell phone to call 911. San Bernardino County Sheriff Department's helicopter, 40King5, responded to the GPS … [Read more...] about Pacific Crest Trail Air Rescue
Big Bear School District Transfers Land to their Education Foundation
At the July 17th meeting of the Bear Valley Unified School District, the Governing Board unanimously agreed to approve a resolution to donate 213 acres of real property to the Bear Valley Unified School District Education Foundation, an independent, non-profit 501c3 organization. The plot of land, which runs adjacent to Big Bear High School, was donated to the school district … [Read more...] about Big Bear School District Transfers Land to their Education Foundation
BVUSD Welcomes Keeth Matheny on Social and Emotional Learning
The Bear Valley Unified School District invites parents, guardians and members of the community to an evening with guest speaker Keeth Matheny. Mr. Matheny is a national award-winning teacher, author and speaker and an expert on social and emotional learning, student engagement and character education. Social and emotional learning is the process through which children … [Read more...] about BVUSD Welcomes Keeth Matheny on Social and Emotional Learning
CalTrans Announces Public Meeting About Work on SR-330
Big Bear, CA - On Wednesday, July 31, at the Big Bear Lake Peforming Arts Center, beginning at 6:00pm, Caltrans District 8 will provide an update to the public regarding the Bridge Rails and Culvert Repair & Replacement projects taking place on SR-330. Additionally, they will discuss the upcoming full closure in September to install a Rock-fall Protective Barrier. The $5 … [Read more...] about CalTrans Announces Public Meeting About Work on SR-330
Big Bear Lake’s Young Eagle “Simba” Takes Flight
Big Bear, CA - At 6:19am this morning, Big Bear's baby eagle Simba, who seemed reluctant to leave the nest, spread his wings and flew gracefully from his perch. On March 6th, Jackie, an eagle also born in Big Bear, laid the egg that Simba would hatch from on April 14th. He survived winter storms, earthquakes, and the loss of his eagle brother, Cookie. He thrived and grew strong … [Read more...] about Big Bear Lake’s Young Eagle “Simba” Takes Flight