Big Bear News - San Bernardino, CA — The National Weather Service (NWS) is predicting heavy rainfall Tuesday morning and afternoon, with rain below the 5,000-foot level; meaning rain will melt the snowpack. Up to 6” of rain is possible in the valleys and mountains. Winds of up to 40 MPH are possible in the valleys and up to 70 MPH in the mountains and deserts. If the predicated … [Read more...] about Storm Predicted to Affect Recent Burn Areas
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Native Plant Rebate Program
Big Bear News - Big Bear lake, CA - Following Native Plant Week and Earth Day, the BBLDWP is finally launching their Native Plant Rebate Program! Are you a BBLDWP customer? You qualify! Receive up to $150 dollars to transform your yard into a native plant haven. Find the shopping list of eligible plants at BBLDWP.com, or at one of three local nurseries: Hood Growers, Hunter’s … [Read more...] about Native Plant Rebate Program
COVID-19 Vaccine Eligibility for Residents Ages 65 and Over
Big Bear News - San Bernardino County, CA - The Board of Supervisors today announced that all San Bernardino County residents ages 65 and over are now eligible to be vaccinated against COVID-19. "We know that our seniors are the most vulnerable to serious illness and death if they contract COVID-19 and we want to get them vaccinated as quickly as possible," said Board of … [Read more...] about COVID-19 Vaccine Eligibility for Residents Ages 65 and Over
San Bernardino National Forest Reopened
Big Bear News - Big Bear, CA - The San Bernardino National Forest has reopened with restrictions: Camping is only allowed in some developed campgrounds. See "Camping prohibition" under "Closures" here.Areas in and near the El Dorado and Snow fires are closed, including:The entire San Gorgonio WildernessThomas Hunting Grounds Road and general areaThurman Flats Picnic Area and … [Read more...] about San Bernardino National Forest Reopened
Former Board of Supervisors Chairman Dennis Hansberger Passes
Big Bear News - San Bernardino County, CA - The County mourns the passing of former Board of Supervisors Chairman Dennis Hansberger of Redlands. Chairman Hansberger served on the Board of Supervisors representing the Third District for 20 years, from 1972 until 1980 and then again from 1996 until 2008. He was selected by his fellow Board members to serve as Chairman of the … [Read more...] about Former Board of Supervisors Chairman Dennis Hansberger Passes