San Bernardino County, November 4, 2013 - In another bid to foster a culture of philanthropy, the County Board of Supervisors and The Community Foundation are promoting “Give BIG San Bernardino County,” a one-day online giving campaign to benefit 150 nonprofits. The 24-hour web-a-thon is slated for May 8, 2014. Leaders and volunteers will join forces to raise $300,000 in new … [Read more...] about Big Bear Charities Raise Big Funds
Time to Change Clocks and Check Batteries
Big Bear Valley, CA, November 1, 2013 - Daylight Saving Time ends this Sunday at 2:00 a.m., when clocks should be turned back one hour to 1:00 a.m. Here's a smart way to use that "extra hour" we'll gain on Sunday: test and change batteries on life saving devices like smoke alarms, carbon monoxide detectors and flashlights. Every year at this time, the San Bernardino … [Read more...] about Time to Change Clocks and Check Batteries
Grand Reopening Ceremony for Village at 3:00 Today
Big Bear Lake, CA, October 31, 2013 - The Village Streetscape Reconstruction Project is complete, and the public is invited to a grand reopening ceremony at 3 p.m. today at Copper Q (645 Pine Knot Avenue). City of Big Bear Lake officials will present before-and-after photos of the village that highlight major improvements made, such as heated sidewalks, seat walls, … [Read more...] about Grand Reopening Ceremony for Village at 3:00 Today
Healthcare District Has Healthy Chance of Winning; Keep Voting!
Big Bear Lake, CA, October 30, 2013 - As of yesterday, Bear Valley Community Hospital's entry into the Medline Pink Gloves Dance Video competition was in 7th place. That brings them close to winning a substantial sum for the Soroptimist International of Big Bear Valley Mammogram Program: the winnings are $5,000 for third place, $10,000 for second place and $25,000 for first … [Read more...] about Healthcare District Has Healthy Chance of Winning; Keep Voting!
Mountain Driving During Winter
Big Bear Lake, CA Winter driving in the mountains brings special challenges, especially for tourists not used to it. Below are winter driving tips acquired from The National Safety Council: 1. Don't pass snow plows and sanding trucks. The drivers have limited visibility, and you're likely to find the road in front of them worse than the road behind. Give them room. 2. … [Read more...] about Mountain Driving During Winter