Big Bear Valley, CA -- We can expect strong, gusty winds in the mountains and surrounding deserts today (April 20), as the National Weather Service has issued a Wind Advisory that takes effect this afternoon and extends through 11pm Wednesday night. During this wind event, southwest winds could reach 20 to 30 miles per hour, with gusts up to 50 miles per hour possible. Those in … [Read more...] about Wind Advisory in Effect Through Wednesday Night, Chance of More Winter Weather for Our Spring
Today’s Dam Inspection Provides “No Concerns Regarding Dam Safety”; MWD Approves Summer Activities on Big Bear Lake
Big Bear Lake, CA -- Those in the vicinity of the west end of Big Bear Lake may have noticed divers in the water which, per the Big Bear Municipal Water District, is for an annual inspection of the dam. These inspections were prompted by a crack, discovered three years ago, during a San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department dive team training exercise. Since late fall 2008, … [Read more...] about Today’s Dam Inspection Provides “No Concerns Regarding Dam Safety”; MWD Approves Summer Activities on Big Bear Lake
Big Bear Lake Fire Protection District Honored With Third Firewise Award; Reduced Revenue from Property Taxes Results in Budget Shortfall
Big Bear Lake, CA -- The Big Bear Lake Fire Protection District has both some good news and some bad news, both of which were revealed in the last week. The bad news, as the City of Big Bear Lake prepares budgets for fiscal year 2010/2011, is that the Fire Protection District looks to see a significant shortfall in revenue in the coming year, presenting a potential budget gap … [Read more...] about Big Bear Lake Fire Protection District Honored With Third Firewise Award; Reduced Revenue from Property Taxes Results in Budget Shortfall
Big Bear Disposal Adds Six Cleaner, Quieter, Eco-Friendly Truck to Their Fleet
Big Bear Lake, CA -- Last week, the City of Big Bear Lake unveiled three new eco-friendly trucks that are now being used by Big Bear Disposal. In an effort to work toward becoming a zero-waste community, when the City negotiated a 10-year contract with Big Bear Disposal for solid waste collection services, a requirement of the July 2009 agreement was that the 25-year-old … [Read more...] about Big Bear Disposal Adds Six Cleaner, Quieter, Eco-Friendly Truck to Their Fleet