Big Bear, CA - On October 2nd, the Bear Valley Unified School District will seat it's fifth Board Member. Four qualified candidates have applied for the open Governing Board seat vacated by the resignation of Beverly Grabe. The applicants include Brian Dubow, Stephen Foulkes, Axel Heller and Glenn Jacklin. In addition to meeting the eligibility requirements set by the Board, … [Read more...] about School District Appoints New Board Member
Snow Summit Tribute to Former Owner Dick Kun
Big Bear, CA - The committee which is organizing the tribute has taken several major steps forward in order to erect a bronze statue depicting Dick Kun at the base area of Snow Summit. The project has been the mission and brainchild of several business owners in Big Bear. Community members, including civic and business leaders, past management, employees and stockholders … [Read more...] about Snow Summit Tribute to Former Owner Dick Kun
Changes Coming to Refuse Collection
Big Bear, CA - The Big Bear Community Services District is advancing to an automated refuse collection system. The District will provide a 96-gallon cart for each household with an identifier specific to each property. The cart will hold up to 200 pounds of refuse. The new carts will be delivered to properties within the district between September 9th and September 21st. Begin … [Read more...] about Changes Coming to Refuse Collection
Big Bear Lake Oktoberfest Opening Weekend
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