Big Bear, CA, November 29th, 2015 - Everyone wants to preserve and enjoy Big Bear's pristine beauty, while protecting the ecosystem which has made the jewel of Southern California so special. With the arrival of winter weather, the U.S. Forest Service will begin prescribed burn operations on the San Bernardino National Forest. Winter burns are part of a continuing effort to … [Read more...] about Prescribed Burns Protect Our Forests
Give BIG San Bernardino County returns December 1
San Bernardino, CA, November 28th, 2015 - Give BIG San Bernardino County returns December 1. It’s a 24-hour -- online web-a-thon that’s an easy and convenient way to give to favorite causes, charities and nonprofits in the community. Last year, the 2014 Give BIG campaign provided nearly $550,000 to support the work of nonprofits in our region. There were 2,465 unique donors … [Read more...] about Give BIG San Bernardino County returns December 1
Big Bear Kicks Off the Holidays with Christmas Tree Lightings and Santa
Big Bear, Ca, November 27, 2015 - Now that the Thanksgiving turkey has been eaten, it's time to ring in Christmas in Big Bear. Tonight, in the heart of the village, you can join 6000 locals and visitors for the annual Village Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony and Santa's Grand Entrance. Festivities begin at 5:00 pm with entertainment provided by Big Bear's own Mountain … [Read more...] about Big Bear Kicks Off the Holidays with Christmas Tree Lightings and Santa
First County Female Inmate Hand Crew Graduates Fire Training
San Bernardino County, CA, November 25, 2015 - San Bernardino County Sheriff John McMahon and Deputy Fire Chief Jim Johnstone have announced the graduation of the first County Female Inmate Hand Crew, the first such crew in the nation, known as Glen Helen Crew 15-9. After 8 weeks of training that began in July, with an initial curriculum in wildland fire suppression techniques, … [Read more...] about First County Female Inmate Hand Crew Graduates Fire Training
Motorists Advised of Heavy Traffic Delays for the Week of Thanksgiving
San Bernardino, CA, November 23, 2015 - Caltrans advises motorists that experts are predicting a 0.6% increase in all methods of travel nationwide, with approximately 47 million people traveling either by car or by airplane for the Thanksgiving holiday. Thanksgiving is traditionally the highest travel period in the Inland Empire region. Caltrans expects lengthy delays on … [Read more...] about Motorists Advised of Heavy Traffic Delays for the Week of Thanksgiving