Big Bear Lake. CA, November 28, 2013 - Bear Mountain is open for the 2013-14 winter season as of Wednesday, November 27. Chair 9 opened initially, giving access to 1300 vertical feet of terrain and 27 intermediate-to-advanced features, including 4 jumps and 23 jibs. along several trails: Upper Park Run, Expressway, The Gulch, and Lower Park Run. Beginning runs will open … [Read more...] about Ski Resort Opens in Time for Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving Safety Checklist
Big Bear City, CA, November 27, 2013 - Local firefighters will rush to your house in a pinch, but they offer the following advice to avoid needing them in the first place: • Clean ovens and stove tops thoroughly before cooking so that built-up grease can't ignite. • Don’t leave cooking food unattended on the stove or in the oven -- especially not overnight. • Keep … [Read more...] about Thanksgiving Safety Checklist
Driver Dies on Highway 38
Angelus Oaks, CA, November 26, 2013 - A 33-year-old Big Bear City resident lost his life Monday after losing control on a winding mountain highway. Shortly before 2:00 p.m. on November 25, CHP officers responded to a call of a vehicle over the side on State Route 38 just east of Angelus Oaks. According to the collision report, Kevin Anthony Genders was negotiating a left … [Read more...] about Driver Dies on Highway 38
Library Hosts Live Reading of “A Christmas Story”
Big Bear Lake, CA, November 26, 2013 - The Friends of the Library will sponsor a hilarious holiday program this season: a live reading of A Christmas Story, a nostalgic, humorous collection of stories by Jean Shepherd. Originally published as part of Shepherd’s larger anthology, In God We Trust; All Others Pay Cash, A Christmas Story inspired a 1983 movie of the same name--a … [Read more...] about Library Hosts Live Reading of “A Christmas Story”
Energy Efficiency Means Cash
Big Bear Lake, CA, November 25, 2013 - Bear Valley Electric Service is giving its customers plenty of incentive to increase their energy efficiency, through its Business Lighting Rebate Program. BVES recently gave the Bear Valley Unified School District a rebate for nearly $18,900 to help offset the costs of installing new energy-efficient CFL lighting that will cut lighting … [Read more...] about Energy Efficiency Means Cash