Big Bear, Ca, March 10, 2011, 5:00pm - According to the Department of Fish and Game, over the last few years there has been a decline in the squirrel population in the San Bernardino Mountains. This decline started in the west side of the mountains, particularly in the Lake Arrowhead and the Running Springs area. The Department of Fish and Game’s biologist Jeff Villepique … [Read more...] about Squirrel Decline Seen In The San Bernardino Mountains
Celebration Of Life For Pat Rowe
Big Bear, Ca, March 10, 2011, 3:00pm - On March 12th at the Discovery Center there will be a celebration of life for Pat Rowe. Pat was a teacher at Big Bear High School for 30 years, a pilot, and a gemologist. Between 2pm and 3pm those wishing to share some thoughts or stories about pat will have the opportunity. … [Read more...] about Celebration Of Life For Pat Rowe
Change Your Clocks, Check Your Batteries!
Big Bear, Ca, March 10, 2011, 3:00pm - This Saturday Night when you change your clocks forward one hour, the Big Bear Area Fire Departments encourage you to also check and replace the batteries in your smoke alarms. Working smoke alarms are extremely important in providing you early warning to get out and stay out. Every home needs at least one smoke alarm on each level of the … [Read more...] about Change Your Clocks, Check Your Batteries!
Minor Plane Incident Occurs After Plane Loses Wheel
Big Bear, Ca, March 9, 2011, 6:29pm - At approximately 6:20pm on March 9th, a single engine 1946 Aeronca plane attempted to land at the Big Bear City Airport with only one wheel. Wally Webber, the pilot and owner of the plane took off, and once he noticed that one of his wheels had detached from the plane he called in to the unicom frequency and alerted the airport staff that … [Read more...] about Minor Plane Incident Occurs After Plane Loses Wheel
Whooping Cough Vaccine Now Required For 7th-12th Grade Students
Big Bear, CA, March 10, 2011, noon - Beginning July 1, 2011, all students entering grades 7-12 must provide proof of having immunization against Whooping Cough (‘Tdap’) before starting school. This new school requirement applies to all public and private schools. Parents are being urged not to wait for the new fall school year, since there will be no grace period. Under the … [Read more...] about Whooping Cough Vaccine Now Required For 7th-12th Grade Students