Candidacy Papers Available For Local Elections

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Big Bear Valley, CA, July 16, 2012, 3:00pm - If you’re interested in occupying one of the open seats in the November Election, there are 17 seats in Big Bear Valley that need to be filled. There are seats open on the City of Big Bear Lake City Council, the Municipal Water District, the Big Bear City Community Service District, the Bear Valley … [Read more...]

Measure M Fails – Voters Reject the Property Tax Increase

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Big Bear Valley, CA July 12, 2012, 7:45am (UPDATE) - The Updated Semi-Final Results are in for Measure M. According to the Registrar of Voters, the voter turnout was 43.85% for the San Bernardino County Special Mail Ballot Election. The majority of voters favored the measure, with 2248 Yes votes and 2116 No votes. That’s 51% Yes and 49% No, … [Read more...]

Big Bear Lake City Council Candidate Filing Opens July 16

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Big Bear Lake, CA, July 10, 2012, noon – Anyone interested in running for one of two open seats on the Big Bear Lake City Council in the November 6, 2012 General Municipal Election can take out candidate filing papers beginning July 16, 2012. Papers must be filed by 5pm on Friday, August 10, 2012. The seats of current Mayor Bill Jahn and … [Read more...]

Measure M Ballots Must Be Submitted By July 10

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Big Bear Lake, CA, July 9, 2012, 1:00pm - If you haven’t mailed in your Measure M election ballot yet, time is running out, but it’s not too late. Your only option now is to return your ballot in person. Your ballot must be submitted to the Registrar of Voters by 8pm tomorrow (Tuesday July 10). The Registrar of Voters office will be open from … [Read more...]

Free Fishing Day Saturday July 7

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Big Bear Lake, CA, July 5, 2012, noon - The California Department of Fish and Game (DFG) invites anglers to celebrate summer with free fishing this  Saturday in California. July 7 is the first of two Free Fishing Days this year, when people can try their hand at fishing without having to buy a sport fishing license. All fishing regulations, such … [Read more...]

Measure M

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Big Bear Lake, CA, July 5, 2012, 8:00am - Big Bear Valley registered voters are encouraged to mail in their ballots this week for the Bear Valley Quality Education and Core Academics Measure, known as Measure M, to ensure your vote is counted.  The all-mail election ballot needs to be received by the County Registrar’s Office by Tuesday, July … [Read more...]

Three Wells Scheduled For Construction In 2012

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Big Bear Lake, CA, June 22, 2012, 3:00pm - The Department of Water and Power Board of Commissioners awarded two well-equipping contracts during their May Board Meetings. The projects will equip three wells, which were drilled previously, with pumps and facilities to incorporate them into the DWP’s water system. Equipping the three new wells will … [Read more...]

Board Approves Balanced Budget Focused On Vision

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San Bernardino, CA, June 19, 2012, 3:00pm - The San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors approved a balanced, $4.06 billion County budget for the fiscal year that begins on July 1. The 2012-13 Budget is $28.8 million less than last year’s budget, closes a projected $33.2 million shortfall, and sets aside $16.3 million for contingencies and … [Read more...]

Fire Crews To Distribute Safety Information Door-To-Door

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Lake Arrowhead, CA, June 19, 2012, 8:00am – Starting this month, San Bernardino County Fire Department firefighters will be going door-to-door promoting wildfire safety to homeowners and families in the mountain communities. Crews from County Fire Stations in Fawnskin, Lake Arrowhead, Green Valley Lake, Angelus Oaks and Forest Falls will be … [Read more...]

Community Organizations Active In Disaster (COAD) Meeting Tonight

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Big Bear Lake, CA, June 18, 2012, noon  - The Big Bear Valley Community Organizations Active in Disaster (COAD) will have a community meeting tonight (Monday, June 18, 2012) from 6 pm to 7 pm at the Emergency Operating Center (Civil Air Patrol Building) at 100 Meadow Lane in Big Bear City. The public is invited. The purpose of COAD is to advocate … [Read more...]