Big Bear Lake, CA, August 29, 2011, 8:00am - The first Labor Day took place in New York in September of 1882. In 1894, twelve years later, Labor Day became a national holiday. Now we celebrate the history of labor, our American culture, and the American worker by having the first Monday of September off from work. The holiday has come to symbolize the end of summer and … [Read more...] about On Labor Day Remember The Social Host Ordinance: Don’t Serve Teens Alcohol
Thunder Storms Spark Many Small Lightning Induced Fires Around Big Bear
Big Bear Lake, CA, August 27, 2011, 4:00pm - As a result of the thunderstorm activity in Big Bear Valley this afternoon, lightning strikes started several small fires. Chon Bribiescas at the US Forest Service told Big Bear News that three super scoopers are working on a small fire about three acres in size near forest service road 1N54 and 1N04. The fire is near Clark’s Grade, … [Read more...] about Thunder Storms Spark Many Small Lightning Induced Fires Around Big Bear
Moonridge Area To Get Evacuation Signs
Big Bear Lake, CA, August 26, 2011, noon - As part of the Bear Valley fire agencies’ continuing efforts to implement the Big Bear Valley Community Wildfire Protection Plan, one goal is the installation of emergency evacuation route signs in areas that can become confusing to people when a wildfire occurs. One of those areas is upper Moonridge where it is a maze of winding … [Read more...] about Moonridge Area To Get Evacuation Signs