Big Bear City, CA, May 21, 2013 - Longtime Bear Valley resident Robert Colven has passed away after a battle with cancer. Colven moved with his wife Kim from Palm Springs to Big Bear City in 1987, after having vacationed in the mountains here since 1967. He served on the Governing Board for the Big Bear Area Regional Wastewater Agency (BBARWA) … [Read more...]
DWP board has two upcoming vacancies
Posted on 05/02/2013 Written by
Big Bear Lake, CA, May 1, 2013 - The City of Big Bear Lake Department of Water & Power (DWP) is looking for two new representatives to serve on their Board of Commissioners. The seats become vacant on June 30, when the terms expire for Commissioners Fred Miller and Don Smith. To serve on the DWP Board, an appointee must be a registered … [Read more...]
Public Works Launches Interactive Maps Website
Posted on 04/15/2013 Written by
Big Bear City, CA, April 15, 2013 - The San Bernardino County Department of Public Works is launching a new website April 15 with interactive maps showing where county roads, flood control and solid waste facilities are located. The website can be found at http://sbcountydpw.maps.arcgis.com. The maps include Temporary Road Closures, Waste … [Read more...]
Board Supports Inmate Education Program
Posted on 04/13/2013 Written by
San Bernardino, CA, April 13, 2013 - The San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors passed an item at the April 9 board meeting that will provide job skills to County inmates. As a result of the board’s decision, the Glen Helen Rehabilitation Center will now have an additional instructor for the Sheriff’s Inmate Culinary Program. The county … [Read more...]
Property tax deadline is approaching
Posted on 04/07/2013 Written by
San Bernardino County, CA, April 7, 2013 - Tax Collector Larry Walker reminds property owners that April 10 is the last day to pay the second property tax installment without a 10% late fee. Bills can be viewed online at www.MyTaxCollector.com. There are several payment options to choose from: ~ Online: www.MyTaxCollector.com ~ By Phone: … [Read more...]
Public Comments Sought for Environmental Impact Statement
Posted on 03/24/2013 Written by
Big Bear Lake, CA, March 24, 2013 - Forest Service officials are seeking public comments by May 16 on the Draft Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement (SEIS) for a Proposed Amendment to the Land Management Plans for the four Southern California national forests (the Angeles, Cleveland, Los Padres, and San Bernardino). The SEIS analyzes the … [Read more...]
Funding Approved For Maple Lane Project
Posted on 03/07/2013 Written by
Big Bear City, CA, March 7, 2013 - The California Transportation Commission has allocated $333 million in new funding to 91 projects that will improve the state’s transportation system. The allocations include $233 million from Proposition 1B, a transportation bond approved by voters in 2006. The remaining allocations ($100 million) came from … [Read more...]
Planning Commission has immediate vacancy
Posted on 02/23/2013 Written by
Big Bear Lake, CA, February 23, 2013 - Full-time residents in the City of Big Bear Lake, take note: the Planning Commission has one immediate vacancy and two more vacancies as of June 30. Commissioner Bob Jackowski’s election to City Council last November vacated one seat; ideally, the new appointee will serve out the remainder of Jackowski's … [Read more...]
Ramos Supports DNA Checks
Posted on 02/01/2013 Written by
San Bernardino, CA, February 1, 2013 - District Attorney Michael Ramos sent a letter to congressional leaders on January 28 requesting a provision in the immigration legislative package that requires immigrants applying for citizenship to provide a DNA sample as part of the matriculation process. According to Ramos we currently require immigrants … [Read more...]
