Big Bear City, June 11, 2014 - A longtime Big Bear City Community Services District Director is moving on. Director Jeff Newsome was elected in November of 2001 and served as President of the Board in 2005 and 2011. At the last CSD Board of Directors meeting, he announced that his resignation will be effective June 17. That leaves the remaining Board to decide whether … [Read more...] about Newsome Resigns From CSD
Supervisors Give Big Today
Big Bear Valley, CA, June 10, 2014 - Supervisors James Ramos and Josie Gonzales will be in Big Bear today to present two personal checks to the Lighthouse Project for garnering the highest number of individual donors in the Give BIG San Bernardino County campaign. Supervisor Ramos personally pledged $1500 to the third district nonprofit which received the highest number of … [Read more...] about Supervisors Give Big Today
Mistletoe: Parasite & Provider
San Bernardino Mountains, CA, June 7, 2014 - According to an old Scandinavian Christmas custom, a couple who meets under hanging mistletoe is obliged to kiss. But mistletoe's function in the forest is actually less romantic: as a parasite, it attaches to the branches of a host tree or shrub, and absorbs water and nutrients from the host plant. There are six different species … [Read more...] about Mistletoe: Parasite & Provider
Fire Danger, More Typical of Late Summer
Big Bear, CA, June 6, 2014 - Since November 1, 2013, many areas in California have received less than half their normal precipitation, resulting in very dry brush. As of Memorial Day weekend, there have been more than 1,700 wildfires in California since the start of the year, which have burned more than 15,000 acres. Compared to the five year average, that is nearly double the … [Read more...] about Fire Danger, More Typical of Late Summer
Pick up Some Swag on Sunday
Big Bear Lake, CA June 6, 2014 - If you need a brand-new life jacket, you can pick one up for free on Sunday afternoon, while supplies last. The Department of Recreational Boating is giving them away during the Fishin' For 50K awards ceremony in the Bartlett Lot in the Village. All you need to do is make the “Wear it California” pledge. KBHR will be broadcasting live from … [Read more...] about Pick up Some Swag on Sunday