Big Bear Lake, CA -- The Department of Water and Power Board of Commissioners—which includes Chairman Steve Foulkes, Vice Chair Fred Miller, Bill Giamarino and Robert Tarras—will hold a special meeting tomorrow morning at 9am, as Tuesday’s regular meeting was adjourned due to lack of a quorum. Friday’s meeting at the DWP offices on Garstin Drive will include a budget amendment … [Read more...] about Department of Water and Power Meets Friday Morning to Amend Budget
Alert: Scam Phone Calls Being Directed to First Mountain Bank Customers
Big Bear Valley, CA -- Fraudulent phone calls, generated by scam artists claiming to be making contact on behalf of First Mountain Bank, are once again being made to Big Bear households, as of today. Those called have been asked to provide their account number and pin code to reactivate their ATM cards. A similar series of bank scam calls took place in the Big Bear Valley this … [Read more...] about Alert: Scam Phone Calls Being Directed to First Mountain Bank Customers
BVUSD’s Management and Unions Agree to Seven Furlough Days in 2010/2011 School Year
Big Bear Valley, CA -- The Bear Valley Unified School District has come to an agreement with both unions—BVEA, which represents certificated staff members (meaning teachers) and CSEA, the classified employees union (which includes clerical and maintenance personnel)—as of the school district’s special board meeting held this week. As agreed to by both unions, as well as the … [Read more...] about BVUSD’s Management and Unions Agree to Seven Furlough Days in 2010/2011 School Year
Eighth Grader Jordan Romero Says of His Mt. Everest Adventure: “My Favorite Moment Was Coming Back Here”
Big Bear Lake, CA -- Last week we shared with you the highlights of the ceremony celebrating Team Jordan Romero, upon their return from a record-breaking climb to the peak of Mt. Everest; among proclamations honoring 13-year-old Jordan Romero was a message from Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger saying, “Your perseverance is the hallmark of a true champion.” But, as Jordan shared … [Read more...] about Eighth Grader Jordan Romero Says of His Mt. Everest Adventure: “My Favorite Moment Was Coming Back Here”
Deputy Fire Chief Dan Wurl to Succeed Pat Dennen as Fire Chief for San Bernardino County Fire Department
San Bernardino County, CA -- Long-time Assistant and Deputy Fire Chief Dan Wurl has been appointed as the new Fire Chief for the San Bernardino County Fire Department, assuming command from just-retired Fire Chief Pat Dennen, a Big Bear High School graduate who began his 36-year career as a firefighter as a volunteer with the Big Bear City Fire Department. Dennen’s successor … [Read more...] about Deputy Fire Chief Dan Wurl to Succeed Pat Dennen as Fire Chief for San Bernardino County Fire Department