For those planning to hold a yard sale within the City of Big Bear Lake over the Fourth of July weekend, a no-fee permit is first required. Yard sale permit applications are available at the public counter in the Civic Center, located at 39707 Big Bear Boulevard, from 8am to 5pm each weekday; applications can also be downloaded from the City’s website at citybigbearlake.com. If … [Read more...] about No-Fee Permits Required for Those Holding Yard Sales Within Big Bear Lake
Sugarloaf Code Enforcement Sweep Results in Towing of 42 Vehicles, Boats and Trailers
A Code Enforcement sweep of the Sugarloaf area conducted on Tuesday of this week resulted in 42 vehicles, boats and trailers in violation of County and vehicle codes being towed. The Problem Oriented Policing (POP) project was carried out by deputies of the Big Bear Sheriff's Station, California Highway Patrol officers, and officials from San Bernardino County Code Enforcement … [Read more...] about Sugarloaf Code Enforcement Sweep Results in Towing of 42 Vehicles, Boats and Trailers
Crestline Kidnapping Suspect, Now Identified as Big Bear Resident, Arrested Following High-Speed Chase on 91 Freeway
The parolee-at-large, wanted by the Twin Peaks Sheriff’s Station since Monday, for alleged kidnapping and felony assault with a deadly weapon, is now in custody—though after a high-speed chase on the 91 Freeway yesterday. The suspect, Thomas Murphy aka Corporal, is now being identified as a resident of Big Bear. Per the statement issued since his arrest: “On Wednesday, June 24, … [Read more...] about Crestline Kidnapping Suspect, Now Identified as Big Bear Resident, Arrested Following High-Speed Chase on 91 Freeway
Tis the Season: Pine Pollen Blankets Big Bear Valley in Yellow
If you are plagued with the yellow powdery stuff on your car, porch or patio furniture, that is the seasonal pine pollen which, this year, seems heavier than normal. According to certified arborist David Yegge, who also serves as the Fire Fuels Program Coordinator for the Big Bear Lake Fire Department, “It occurs about this time every year and lasts about three to four weeks … [Read more...] about Tis the Season: Pine Pollen Blankets Big Bear Valley in Yellow
Department of Water and Power Rescinds Potential Commercial Rate Increase; Consultant Provides Financial Possibilities for Capital Improvement Projects
Commercial water rates for DWP customers are not going up—for the time being. In yesterday’s meeting of the Board of Commissioners of the Department of Water and Power, it was decided to amend a 2007 resolution that had called for commercial water rates to increase to $4.37 per ccf as of March 2009; this increase was not implemented at the time and, given the passing of the … [Read more...] about Department of Water and Power Rescinds Potential Commercial Rate Increase; Consultant Provides Financial Possibilities for Capital Improvement Projects