San Bernardino, CA, December 19, 2012 - Twenty years ago a group of people came together with a shared vision. They saw a new way of collaborating to support Southern California's mountain forests. The visionaries grappling with the problem generated a groundbreaking idea to create a non-profit to support the work of the Forest Service in the San Bernardino National Forest, and … [Read more...] about National Forest Association Is Now Southern California Mountains Foundation
BBHS Art Department Art Auction and Fundraiser
Big Bear, CA, December 18, 2012 - The Big Bear High School Art Department is having an art auction and fundraiser on Thursday, December 20th from 3 to 5pm. Original pieces of art will be up for auction in Room 10 at the high school on Maple Lane. Come and meet the artists and view demos of the process of making ceramic art. The event is open to the public. All proceeds from … [Read more...] about BBHS Art Department Art Auction and Fundraiser
Christmas Tree Safety Tips
San Bernardino, CA, December 18, 2012 - The San Bernardino County Fire Department and all of us here at K-BEAR would like to remind you of the following natural Christmas tree safety tips. If you use a natural tree, make a fresh 1-inch cut at the base to open up pores clogged by sap. The fresh cut surface should be creamy-white so that the tree will be able to drink water. For … [Read more...] about Christmas Tree Safety Tips
Rotary Santas to Brighten the Nights of Children
Big Bear Lake, CA, December 17, 2012 - For over three decades, the Rotary Club has been providing free Santa visits to over 1,000 Big Bear Valley children each year. The visits this year will take place on the evenings of December 20th, 21st, and 22nd. Santa will arrive with a jingle of bells, shout out the name of each child and present age appropriate gifts. Any child, … [Read more...] about Rotary Santas to Brighten the Nights of Children
County Gets Tougher On Impaired Drivers
Big Bear Lake, CA December 17, 2012 - In 2010, there were 221 deaths and 11,764 serious injuries as a result of DUI crashes in the County. The San Bernardino County District Attorney’s Office has started a Special DUI Prosecution Program, thanks to a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety. The $230,000 grant will fund a Vertical Prosecution team to work cases … [Read more...] about County Gets Tougher On Impaired Drivers