Big Bear, CA - The California Department of Transportation is continuing work on the bridge rail replacement project on State Route 330. The $3.3 million project began in April 2019 and is expected to be completed by the end of summer in 2020. The work is taking place in two locations at City Creek Bridge (PM 32.51) and East Fork City Creek Bridge (PM 33.68) with one lane open … [Read more...] about Caltrans Suggests Avoiding SR 330 Traveling to and From Big Bear This Weekend
Big Bear Sheriff’s Station Welcomes New Explorer Scouts
Big Bear, CA - On May 6th, three new Sheriff’s Explorers were sworn in at the Big Bear Sheriff's Station. They welcomed Alexis Berg, Zachary Hastings, and Kaillou Moon as their newest volunteer members. The Explorer team is now comprised of 6 volunteers, 4 deputy coordinators, and 1 sergeant coordinator. Meetings are bi-weekly with the next meeting being held June 3rd at 6:00 … [Read more...] about Big Bear Sheriff’s Station Welcomes New Explorer Scouts
Bear Awareness Day at the Zoo
Big Bear, CA - Both black bears and grizzlies will take center stage as Big Bear Alpine Zoo joins other zoos and animal sanctuaries around the country in celebrating the final day of Bear Awareness Week. Zoo keepers will be highlighting the zoo’s black bears and grizzlies on Saturday, May 25 with hourly enrichment presentations from noon until 3 p.m. In addition to the … [Read more...] about Bear Awareness Day at the Zoo
Grill & Chill BBQ Festival Kicks Off The Summer
Big Bear Lake, CA - The Memorial Day Weekend Grill and Chill BBQ Festival is almost here and this festival is an excellent way to kick off your Summer in Big Bear Lake. It features a sanctioned Kansas City BBQ State Championship Competition with 30+ cooks competing for a $10,000 Prize Purse. Sampling Size and Full Portions of the Competition BBQ will be available to the public … [Read more...] about Grill & Chill BBQ Festival Kicks Off The Summer
Relocation of Chautauqua High School Planned for 2019-2020
At the May 15th regular board meeting of the Bear Valley Unified School District, the Governing Board gave direction to proceed with the relocation of Chautauqua High School. Chautauqua High School, or CT, is a continuation high school providing an alternative environment for students. For the 2019-2020 school year, CT’s enrollment is projected to be between 20 and 30 … [Read more...] about Relocation of Chautauqua High School Planned for 2019-2020