Big Bear Lake, CA, May 21, 2014 – Telephone scammers are at it again attempting to now swindle DWP customers in Big Bear. Dani McGee of Big Bear Department of Water tells KBHR that beginning today several customers–mostly small business owners–have been called by people posing as DWP representatives. The callers try to pressure customers for information and a check to avoid … [Read more...] about DWP Telephone Scammers Hitting Big Bear Again
Jim Miller crowned Man About Town
Big Bear Lake, CA - 5/19/2014 - The annual fund raiser Man About Town raised a over $61,000 for Soroptimists International and women’s health issues in the Big Bear Valley. Sunday night three contestants--Michael Natzic, Ray Hino and Jim Miller--made the final push for this years Man About Town title. With supporters, friends and family in attendance, the hats were passed, … [Read more...] about Jim Miller crowned Man About Town
Vegetation Fire Squelched in Early Morning Hours
Angelus Oaks, CA May 18, 2014 - Firefighters from the U.S. Forest Service and CALFIRE knocked out a fire at Poopout Hill near Jenks Lake this morning, before gust winds could fan the flames into a more threatening situation. First reported at about 4:30 a.m. Sunday near Barton Flats, the fire had been slowly growing overnight. Multiple units responded by air and on the … [Read more...] about Vegetation Fire Squelched in Early Morning Hours
Santa’s Village: First in the Country
San Bernardino Mountains, CA, May 17, 2014 - When Santa's Village opened it's doors in 1955 in Skyforest, it was the first franchised theme park in the country, beating Disneyland's opening by more than a month. It was the first of three Santa's Villages built by developer Glenn Holland. In it's heyday, it was one of Southern California's biggest tourist attractions drawing … [Read more...] about Santa’s Village: First in the Country
“Safe Boating Week” Focuses on Life Jackets
Big Bear Lake, CA, May 16, 2014 - With warmer weather, people gravitate to the cool shores of Big Bear Lake, and want to play in the water. Families should keep in mind, however, that accidents are possible. Too often both experienced and inexperienced boaters have a false sense of security and don’t wear life jackets. U.S. Coast Guard statistics show that drowning was the … [Read more...] about “Safe Boating Week” Focuses on Life Jackets