Big Bear City, CA -- In light of yesterday’s 7.2 magnitude earthquake in Baja Mexico, which was felt here (as a long, slow roll) in the Big Bear Valley at 3:40pm--and two local earthquakes since*--the Big Bear City Fire Department offers another “quake-up” call to residents; all are reminded to check disaster preparedness plans and supplies, as we never know when we will be … [Read more...] about Baja’s 7.2 Tremor on Easter Prompts Another “Quake-Up” Call: Are You Earthquake Prepared?
Strong Winds and Edison Line Result in Power Dimming for Bear Valley Electric Customers
Big Bear Valley, CA -- Since about 8pm last night, Easter Sunday, Big Bear Valley residents may have experienced dimming in their lights and other electric-powered items. Ken Markling, Operations Manager for Bear Valley Electric Service, says that we can blame this on the wind, which is affecting electric lines of Southern California Edison in the Holcomb Valley area. As … [Read more...] about Strong Winds and Edison Line Result in Power Dimming for Bear Valley Electric Customers
Happy Monday: Snow, High Winds, and Chain Requirements for Motorists
Big Bear Valley, CA -- The snow has been coming down since about the 5am hour this morning, prompting chain controls on some roads here in the Big Bear Valley. At present [at 8am April 5], R2 chain requirements are in place for the front grade of Highway 18, from Pine Knot Avenue in the Village west to the Arrowhead area; chains are also required on two-wheel drive vehicles … [Read more...] about Happy Monday: Snow, High Winds, and Chain Requirements for Motorists
Directors for Community Services District to Convene for Regular, First-Monday Meeting
Big Bear City, CA -- The Board of Directors for the Big Bear City Community Services District convene this evening for their regular, first-Monday-of-the-month meeting, to be held at 5:30pm at the CSD offices at 139 E. Big Bear Boulevard. This evening’s CSD meeting is scheduled to include adoption of portions of the district’s sewer system management plan and a vote on ballot … [Read more...] about Directors for Community Services District to Convene for Regular, First-Monday Meeting
BVUSD’s School Board to Hold on Parcel Tax Decision; April 14 Meeting Will Include Additional Information for Consideration
Big Bear Lake, CA -- The Board of Trustees for the Bear Valley Unified School District is still considering whether or not to place a parcel tax initiative, to fund education programs in light of severe budget cuts at the state level, on the November 2 ballot of the Statewide General Election. When the Trustees convened earlier this week, they considered a staff recommendation … [Read more...] about BVUSD’s School Board to Hold on Parcel Tax Decision; April 14 Meeting Will Include Additional Information for Consideration