Big Bear, Ca, November 23, 2010, 5:00pm - Skiers and snowboarders are invited to get a jumpstart on the long holiday weekend, pack up their gear and head over to Bear Mountain, tomorrow, for the first day of the 2010-2011 season. With a weekend storm that added four to six inches of fresh snowfall and allowed for around-the-clock snowmaking, conditions will be excellent for … [Read more...] about Bear Mountain Opens With New Features!
Dont Drink Tap Water In Barstow
Big Bear, Ca, November 23, 2010, 3:00pm - If you are traveling through or to Barstow in the near future, don’t drink the water. The Golden State Water Company, Barstow’s water distributor, issued a "do not consume" order to its customers in the Barstow area because levels of perchlorate in the water were detected in excess of the 6 parts per billion allowed by California … [Read more...] about Dont Drink Tap Water In Barstow
Greenthumbs Seeks Volunteers
Big Bear, Ca, November 23, 2010, 12:00pm - The U.S. Forest Service is looking for volunteers of all ages who enjoy working outdoors and have an interest in working in the greenhouse and out on the Forest in the native plant restoration program. Since the early 1990s, the Greenthumbs Volunteer Program on the San Bernardino National Forest has actively helped restore disturbed … [Read more...] about Greenthumbs Seeks Volunteers
Santa Makes His Grand Entrance Friday
Big Bear, Ca, November 23, 2010, 8:00am - Santa Claus is coming to town, and will make his grand entrance in the Village on Friday November 26th. Thousands attend Santa’s grand entrance each year, which is followed by the first tree lighting ceremony of the Christmas season. The Village Business Association, and the City of Big Bear Lake invite visitors and locals alike to … [Read more...] about Santa Makes His Grand Entrance Friday
Fire Restrictions Reduced
Big Bear, Ca, November 22, 2010, 12:00pm - With recent rain across the southland, forest officials on the San Bernardino National Forest reduced fire restrictions today. “With the recent storms and snow across the mountains, the fire danger has lowered, however I want to remind folks to continue to be fire safe and vigilant year-round,” said Forest Supervisor Tom Gillett. … [Read more...] about Fire Restrictions Reduced