The Rotary Club of Big Bear Lake recognized five community members at the distinguished 2019 Eagles of Excellence Awards on May 30th. Eagles of Excellence recipients are selected on the basis of individuals who exhibit a very high caliber of professionalism, enthusiasm, strong work ethic and commitment to service in this community. To the crowd of 117 attendees, event … [Read more...] about Rotary Club’s Eagles of Excellence Awards
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Bear Awareness Day at the Zoo
Big Bear, CA - Both black bears and grizzlies will take center stage as Big Bear Alpine Zoo joins other zoos and animal sanctuaries around the country in celebrating the final day of Bear Awareness Week. Zoo keepers will be highlighting the zoo’s black bears and grizzlies on Saturday, May 25 with hourly enrichment presentations from noon until 3 p.m. In addition to the … [Read more...] about Bear Awareness Day at the Zoo
Off Highway Vehicle Volunteer Program Seeks Participants
Big Bear, CA - The Southern California Mountains Foundation is seeking individuals interested in joining the Off Highway Vehicle Education and Safety Program. Volunteers will help spread the word on safe, responsible, and sustainable motorized recreation on public lands. Join the fun and share your off-highway knowledge and enthusiasm at local dealerships, community events, … [Read more...] about Off Highway Vehicle Volunteer Program Seeks Participants
Big Bear Fire Department Deficit May Force a Station Closure
The cost of paramedic and fire service in this community, like many other communities, has been growing faster than the revenues. In order to maintain the current level of fire and emergency services, deficit spending using reserve funds became necessary. Chief Jeff Willis along with 10 members of the Big Bear Fire Board understand that this practice is … [Read more...] about Big Bear Fire Department Deficit May Force a Station Closure
Eagle Update: Second Egg Laid! Baby Eagle in Our Future?
After more than 125 people fanned out across Southern California’s Inland Empire to participate in the last public bald eagle count of the season, a bald eagle in Big Bear laid a second egg at a nest where a live webcam is placed. It was laid at approximately 5:25 p.m. The first egg was laid on Wednesday, March 6. The incubation period for bald eagle eggs averages around … [Read more...] about Eagle Update: Second Egg Laid! Baby Eagle in Our Future?