If your homeowners insurance company has notified you that they will not be renewing your policy and that your property needs to comply with certain defensible space requirements, you are not alone. Currently, insurance companies are conducting “defensible space” inspections as a result of the insurance losses incurred by wildfires throughout the State of California. Because … [Read more...] about BBL Fire Protection District Offers New Certification Program for Homeowners
Bear Valley Unified School District Needs to Make More Budget Cuts
The Budget Advisory Committee of the Bear Valley Unified School District has been asked to gather for a series of meetings to once again review the School District’s budget and make recommendations as to what costs can be cut. The Governor’s proposed mid-year budget cuts for the current year and proposed state budget for the year 2009-2010 incorporates cuts of approximately … [Read more...] about Bear Valley Unified School District Needs to Make More Budget Cuts
Big Bear Lake Fire Protection District Receives Grant for RIT
The Big Bear Lake Fire Protection District was recently awarded $30,493 from an Assistance to Firefighters Grant to purchase equipment for rapid intervention teams, known as RIT. According to interim Fire Chief Mark Mills, “a cache of equipment will be ordered for each engine in the Fire District so that all rapid intervention team operations are consistent”. Interim Chief … [Read more...] about Big Bear Lake Fire Protection District Receives Grant for RIT
The U.S. Census Bureau is Hiring!
The U.S. Census Bureau is hiring for the 2010 Census. These positions are temporary, part-time jobs offering good pay, flexible hours up to 40 hours a week, weekly paychecks, and the chance to work near home. Workers are required to call 1-866-861-2010 to register for a test. U.S. Census testing for our area will be on February 2nd, 9th and 23rd at 10 am and 1 pm at Big Bear … [Read more...] about The U.S. Census Bureau is Hiring!
Big Bear Lake Firefighter Nic Turner Competes in Seattle
A Firefighter/Paramedic with the Big Bear Lake Fire Protection District will compete with other firefighters from across the United States in the 18th Annual Scott Firefighter Stairclimb in Seattle - the largest individual firefighter competition in the world. On March 8, Nic Turner will race to the top of the Columbia Center in full combat gear and self-contained breathing … [Read more...] about Big Bear Lake Firefighter Nic Turner Competes in Seattle