Big Bear Lake, CA -- At long last with summer weather upon us, the Big Bear Valley Recreation and Park District opens Swim Beach, on the lake at the western-most end of Park Avenue, starting this weekend. Swim Beach will be open weekends from noon to 5pm; once school is out (in two weeks), the recreation area will be open Thursdays through Mondays through Labor Day. Swim Beach … [Read more...] about Recreation and Park District Opens Swim Beach on June 5; Swim Lessons and Summer Day Camps Also Available
Bears Varsity Baseball Players Named to All-League Distinction; Class of 2010 Honored at PAC on June 7
Sugarloaf, CA -- Earlier this week, we announced that six members of the Big Bear High School girls varsity softball team had been singled out for All DeAnza League honors. BBHS has since announced that six members of the Bears varsity baseball team have also been so honored. All DeAnza League distinctions include honorable mention for Hans Hausner, 2nd Team All League to Cody … [Read more...] about Bears Varsity Baseball Players Named to All-League Distinction; Class of 2010 Honored at PAC on June 7
MWD’s East Public Launch Ramp Opens, New and Improved, on June 11; West Ramp Remains Open to Boaters
Big Bear Lake, CA -- Earlier this week, the MWD announced a temporary closure of the boat ramp located just west of Stanfield Cutoff on the North Shore. In an updated press release, here are the additional details: “The Big Bear Municipal Water District announces that the Carol Morrison East Public Launch Ramp will be closed through Thursday, June 10 for construction. The … [Read more...] about MWD’s East Public Launch Ramp Opens, New and Improved, on June 11; West Ramp Remains Open to Boaters
Drivers Reminded to Slow for the Cone Zone; Big Bear Boulevard Crack Seal Project Wraps (Now) Monday
Big Bear Lake, CA -- CalTrans crews will continue crack seal work along Big Bear Boulevard today (Thursday, June 3), and motorists can expect delays between Stanfield Cutoff and Pine Knot Avenue until 3pm this afternoon. This project has resulted in a reduced number of lanes for vehicles on the Boulevard, and drivers are reminded to "slow for the cone zone." In the first two … [Read more...] about Drivers Reminded to Slow for the Cone Zone; Big Bear Boulevard Crack Seal Project Wraps (Now) Monday
Amgen Tour of California Brings Worldwide Exposure to Big Bear, and Anticipation of Increased Tourism
Big Bear Lake, CA -- As the Amgen Tour of California cycled through Big Bear on Friday, May 21st, legendary cycling commentator Phil Liggett raved, “We have been treated to one of the best cycling stages we’ve seen in America, ever.” However, on a more local level, response from business owners has been mixed as, though the event brought more crowds than the Big Bear Valley … [Read more...] about Amgen Tour of California Brings Worldwide Exposure to Big Bear, and Anticipation of Increased Tourism