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
Firefighters Focus on Prevention
Big Bear City, CA, June 4, 2014 - The San Bernardino County Fire Department’s Residential Assessment Program is back for a second year. In the coming weeks, firefighters will be going door-to-door handing out information and offering to walk the properties with homeowners on the spot and provide free evaluations of defensible space. They'll focus on neighborhoods in the … [Read more...] about Firefighters Focus on Prevention
Measures Pass in Tuesday’s Primaries
Big Bear Valley, CA, June 4, 2014 - Tuesday's statewide primary election netted dominant wins for the Bear Valley Hospital Measure F extending the property tax assessments and Measure E, the transfer of the Rim Forest water system from Big Bear to Lake Arrowhead. A November runoff is also now in place for the Assembly seat of the 33rd District between local Mayor Jay … [Read more...] about Measures Pass in Tuesday’s Primaries
Today is Statewide Primary Election Day
Big Bear Valley, CA, June 3, 2014 – When voters go to the polls today, they’ll find two local measures: Measure E would authorize the City of Big Bear Lake Department of Water to sell the Rimforest system to the Lake Arrowhead Community Services District. Measure F would extend the expiring parcel tax for 10 years, to support hospital services in the Bear Valley Community … [Read more...] about Today is Statewide Primary Election Day