Big Bear Lake, CA, January 3, 2013 - In a major development with an aquatic invasive species the Big Bear Municipal Water District (MWD) has been on guard against, quagga and zebra mussels have been found for the first time in a Southern California water body that does not receive water from the Colorado River. The mussels were discovered on the shoreline of Lake Piru in … [Read more...] about Mussels Invade Ventura County
New Year’s Eve on the Mountain
Big Bear Lake, CA December 31, 2013 - There are quite a few ways to ring in the new year here in Big Bear, starting with Snow Summit's annual Torchlight Parade at 7:00pm tonight. A holiday tradition not seen anywhere else in SoCal, it's a spectacular display not to be missed, with 250 skiers and snowboarders descending the mountain with lit torches. There are several … [Read more...] about New Year’s Eve on the Mountain
Women and Children Have a New Local Resource
Big Bear Lake, CA, December 27, 2013 - Big Bear Women, Infants, and Children--OR “WIC”-- CLinic is now open at the Brenda Boss Family Resource Center at the Bear Valley Community Hospital on Garstin Drive. The WIC clinic will be open Monday and Tuesday, 7:45 AM to 5:30 PM. The WIC Supplemental Nutrition Program is a federally-funded health and nutrition program for: women who … [Read more...] about Women and Children Have a New Local Resource
Six Eagles Observed During First Count
Big Bear Lake, CA, December 24, 2013 - The Forest Service held the season's first eagle count on Saturday, and the 41 observers who participated in the one-hour census in the Big Bear/Baldwin Lake area reported seeing a collective six eagles (2 adults, 4 juveniles). Volunteers are needed for the three remaining bald eagle counts this winter, which are scheduled for the … [Read more...] about Six Eagles Observed During First Count
Tips For a Safe Holiday
Big Bear City, CA, December 23, 2013 – The joy of the winter holidays can be an extra incentive to keep your loved ones out of harm's way. In that spirit, the Fire Department is offering some friendly reminders on staying safe in a house full of guests: Have smokers smoke outside and keep their smoking materials with them so young children do not touch them. Wet cigarette … [Read more...] about Tips For a Safe Holiday