The Big Bear Chamber of Commerce has been awarded four of its five projects submitted for a County Tourism Grant to benefit the unincorporated businesses in our area. According to Chamber Executive Director, Ellen Clarke, while the amount granted is significantly less than what was requested by the Chamber, the revised budget will allow for most of the projects to move … [Read more...] about Chamber Secures $24K in Funding for East Valley
Early Voting Opens For the 2020 Presidential Primary Election
San Bernardino County, CA - Voting in the March 3, 2020 Presidential Primary Election begins Monday at the County of San Bernardino Registrar of Voters office for any of the county’s one million registered voters. Voters do not have to wait for Election Day, or even wait to receive a ballot in the mail, to vote. Starting at 8 a.m. on Monday, Feb. 3, voters can obtain and cast … [Read more...] about Early Voting Opens For the 2020 Presidential Primary Election
A Fond Farewell to Jeff Mathieu, Big Bear Lake City Manager
Big Bear Lake, CA - The January 27th meeting of the Big Bear Lake City Council was overflowing with well wishers for the retiring City Manager Jeff Mathieu. Jeff was recognized for his undying commitment to public service over his 31 year career including nearly 14 years in Big Bear Lake. He was hired in 2006 as the City Manager after serving in management positions for … [Read more...] about A Fond Farewell to Jeff Mathieu, Big Bear Lake City Manager
Prescribed Burning Picks Back Up This Week Across National Forest
UPDATE 1/28 - Fire crews will continue to take advantage of weather conditions safe for prescribed fire to burn slash piles made from vegetation thinned from the National Forest. There are three main burn locations: Forest Road 1N09 at Hwy 330 (19.5 acres/broadcast and piles) Angelus Oaks, east side of Highway 38 behind residences (40 acres/2 piles) Near Big Bear area … [Read more...] about Prescribed Burning Picks Back Up This Week Across National Forest
Ed Trust Golden Apple Awards
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