Big Bear City, Ca - January 14, 2013, 11:50 AM - Fire crews of Big Bear Fire responded to a reported fire in the 700 block of West Country Club, just after 11 AM today. As they arrived one small cabin was fully engulfed and a second cabin next door was also involved. A lot of smoke was seen throughout the Big Bear Valley prompting many calls to authorities The proximity to … [Read more...] about Cabin Fire Near Big Bear City Airport
Ice Rescue Training
Big Bear Lake, CA, January 14, 2013 - Local Firefighters will be conducting Ice Rescue training on Big Bear Lake this week. The training will take place today (Monday), tomorrow (Tuesday) and Thursday at about 1pm each day near Stanfield Cutoff. … [Read more...] about Ice Rescue Training
Free access expands in the great outdoors
Big Bear Lake, CA, January 14, 2013 - Americans get free access to 98 percent of national forests and grasslands, and about two-thirds of developed recreation sites. That leaves approximately 6,000 sites nationwide that require fees, which are used to provide visitor services and facilities maintenance. On four days this year, however, those fees will be waived. The first day … [Read more...] about Free access expands in the great outdoors
City reviews housing objectives
Big Bear Lake, CA, January 13, 2013 - The California Department of Housing and Community Development is requiring the City of Big Bear Lake to update its Housing Element. The Housing Element is a document that analyzes existing and projected housing needs, and describes the City's goals, policies, objectives and scheduled programs related to housing. The City’s Planning … [Read more...] about City reviews housing objectives
Free Tax Preparation Available
San Bernardino, CA, January 12, 2013 - The San Bernardino County Transitional Assistance Department (TAD) is offering free tax preparation services for low to moderate income taxpayers through the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program. Services are available beginning January 22, 2013 to those who earned less than $51,000 in 2012. Tax returns are filed electronically, … [Read more...] about Free Tax Preparation Available