Big Bear Lake, CA, August 13, 2014 - Bear Valley Electric Service is warning its customers of a current phone scam. People posing as representatives of the agency are calling residents threatening service interruption and demanding their credit card numbers for immediate payment. BVES Director Harry Scarborough says it’s against company policy to demand payment over the phone … [Read more...] about High-Pressure Tactics Could Signal a Scam
School District Launches Pilot Program for Vertical Farming
Big Bear City, CA, August 11, 2014 - The Big Bear Valley is keeping step with what’s become a national mainstream trend: growing local, organic food. Last April, educator Stephen Ritz brought his message of healing the food system to the annual Lighthouse Summit--inspiring many audience members to ditch fast food in favor of more fresh produce. Known as the Bronx Gardener, … [Read more...] about School District Launches Pilot Program for Vertical Farming
The Highest Peak in SoCal
Big Bear, CA, August 9, 2014 - Just a few miles south of the Big Bear Valley is the highest peak in Southern California. San Gorgonio Mountain, or as it's known locally, Mount San Gorgonio, was named by Spanish Missionaries in the early 17th century after Saint Gorgonius, a Christian martyr who died in 304 AD. At 11,503 feet, it can clearly be seen from the summit of Mount … [Read more...] about The Highest Peak in SoCal
CLASSIC! Show Cars on Parade & Display This Weekend
Big Bear Lake, CA, August 8, 2014 - Proud auto owners are checking in today for the Big Bear Lake Antique Car Club Fun Run, and tomorrow morning, they’ll drive their pride-and-joys into the Bartlett Lot in the Village. Judges will evaluate over 500 show cars from 10:00 a.m. to noon Saturday and announce the winners at 2:30. There’s no admission fee for the public to view the … [Read more...] about CLASSIC! Show Cars on Parade & Display This Weekend
Paving Project Reaches Baldwin Lane at SR 38 Today
Big Bear, CA, August 6, 2014 - The Caltrans project on SR 38 is paving the section between Square Turn, at Lippy's Market, and Baldwin Lane today. A spokesperson from Caltrans said they will be at the intersection of Baldwin Lane and SR 38 at just about the time the school day ends. Please access Big Bear High School, Chautauqua High School, and Baldwin Lane Elementary via … [Read more...] about Paving Project Reaches Baldwin Lane at SR 38 Today