Best Essay Will Win Pirate’s Booty
Big Bear Lake, CA, February 20, 2014 – It’s never too early to start saving for college. Local kindergartners have a chance to win a $25 scholarship by drawing a picture of a pirate, and older students...
View ArticleSinging Pines Expands to Accommodate Growing Demand
Science Fair photo courtesy singingpinesschool.org. Big Bear Lake, CA, February 21, 2014 – After nearly five years at their original location west of the Village, the Big Bear Valley’s only private...
View ArticleHow Does $10 Airfare Sound?
Big Bear Lake, CA, February 27, 2014 – Every year, kids who’ve been through the trauma of fire injuries get a chance to just be kids at camp. Thanks to the Fire & Burn Foundation, a few dozen...
View ArticleStudent Videographers Can Win $100
Big Bear Lake, CA, February 26, 2014 – The Lighthouse Project is sponsoring a Video Contest for grades six through 12 on the theme of “Kids Do Amazing Things.” Students are invited to make an...
View ArticleTeenager Profits From Public Speaking
Prize-winning speaker Elizabeth Johnson with English teacher Brad Rice Big Bear Lake, CA March 6, 2014 – Big Bear High School student Elizabeth Johnson took home the $200 prize for 1st place at the...
View ArticleDental Screenings Made Easy
Big Bear Valley, CA, March 10, 2014 – Going to the dentist can be uncomfortable for anyone, let alone a child. So when kids can get screened in familiar surroundings, it’s a less threatening...
View ArticleGuiding Teens Toward Healthy Relationships
Big Bear, CA, March 18, 2014 – According to a national survey, one in three adolescents in the United States is a victim of physical, sexual, emotional or verbal abuse from a dating partner. In...
View ArticleDetectives Investigate Molestation Case
Big Bear City, CA, March 18, 2014 – On March 5, Big Bear Sheriff’s Station Detective Bureau began investigating a report of child molestation that had occurred in Big Bear City from August, 2013...
View ArticleLook for the Purple Pig
Big Bear Valley, CA, March 20, 2014 – If you’ve spotted a purple piggy bank in a local business, that’s a fundraising tool for the California-Hawaii Elks Major Project, Inc (CHEMPI), best known for its...
View ArticleJuvenile Arrested for Sexting
Big Bear City, March 20, 2014 – Sheriff’s Deputies responded on Monday to a report that a 17-year-old male resident of Big Bear City had sent sexually explicit pictures and messages via social media...
View ArticleTeens: Beat the Stats by Starting Smart
Running Springs, CA, March 21, 2014 – A poor decision behind the wheel can take lives in an instant. In fact, car accidents are the leading cause of death for Americans aged 15 to 20. The California...
View ArticleFrom Wildlife Habitat to the Big Bear Alpine Zoo
Big Bear, CA, March 29, 2014 – In 1959 a forest fire engulfed the San Bernardino National Forest and in the aftermath, several injured animals were found that required care. A makeshift hospital and...
View ArticleGet Ready to Give Big!
Big Bear Valley, CA, May 7, 2014 – Organizations that enrich our community hold various fundraisers throughout the year, and many residents do their best to attend and contribute. This year, we’re...
View Article“Safe Boating Week” Focuses on Life Jackets
Big Bear Lake, CA, May 16, 2014 – With warmer weather, people gravitate to the cool shores of Big Bear Lake, and want to play in the water. Families should keep in mind, however, that accidents are...
View ArticleBig Bear’s Night Sky is the Star this Weekend
Big Bear Lake, CA, May 22, 2014 – The StarLight Festival comes to Big Bear Saturday and Sunday bringing a unique celebration of science and technology. Happening at the Northwoods Resort and Conference...
View ArticleSan Bernardino County Leads Region With Awards
San Bernardino County, CA, June 16, 2014 – Last week, the National Association of Counties (NACo) bestowed 31 Achievement Awards on the County of San Bernardino for its innovative programs and...
View ArticleNew Festival Secures Big Bear Lake Status as Cycling Mecca
Big Bear Lake, CA, June 18, 2014 – The Big Bear Cycling Association (BBCA) has announced the inaugural Big Bear Cycling Festival, running July 26 through August 3, 2014. The festival will celebrate all...
View ArticleCareer Volunteers Honored by County
San Bernardino, CA, June 20, 2014 – Tonight at the National Orange Show, San Bernardino County is holding its 10th annual Women of Distinction Awards Ceremony & Dinner, to honor 50 women for their...
View ArticleHigh School Senior Crowned Miss Big Bear 2015
Miss Teen Big Bear Brandy Murphy (L) and Miss Big Bear Marcie Pfeifer enjoy the spotlight. Big Bear Lake, CA, September 14, 2014 – [Reported by Cathy Herrick] The annual Miss Big Bear Pageant took...
View ArticleSexting Lands Man in Jail
Big Bear Lake, CA, September 24, 2014 - An 18-year-old male has been arrested for sending sexually explicit messages to students at Big Bear Middle School and Big Bear High School. The Big Bear...
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