Big Bear Lake, CA - The January 27th meeting of the Big Bear Lake City Council was overflowing with well wishers for the retiring City Manager Jeff Mathieu. Jeff was recognized for his undying commitment to public service over his 31 year career including nearly 14 years in Big Bear Lake. He was hired in 2006 as the City Manager after serving in management positions for … [Read more...] about A Fond Farewell to Jeff Mathieu, Big Bear Lake City Manager
Ed Trust Golden Apple Awards
On Sunday, January 12th, the Big Bear Valley Education Trust honored some of Big Bear's outstanding educators at their annual Golden Apple Awards. Those celebrated included teachers Susan Mueller, Sue Reynolds and Julie Smith, educators Phil Hamilton and Sharon Congdon and volunteers Joe and Nancy Siska. The Ed Trust also honored their founder, Liz Harris and supporters … [Read more...] about Ed Trust Golden Apple Awards
Vehicle Fire Results in Temporary Loss of Power to BVES Customers
UPDATE 4pm: Per eyewitness reports on the scene, a vehicle was traveling west in the Snow Summit parking lot at an excessive speed. The vehicle transcended the fence surrounding the Salvation Army Pine Summit Christian Camp at Thrush before crashing and catching fire. The single vehicle occupant was airlifted to a regional hospital facility. 1pm: According to our local … [Read more...] about Vehicle Fire Results in Temporary Loss of Power to BVES Customers
School Board Discusses New Football and Track Stadium
Business conducted at the October 2nd Regular Board Meeting of the Bear Valley Unified School District included information regarding the construction of a new sports field presented by Linda Rosado, Executive Director of Business Services, and Terry Planz, Director of Maintenance and Operations. Two options were given with a price tag of $9.8 million and $4.4 million … [Read more...] about School Board Discusses New Football and Track Stadium
School District Appoints Dr. Stephen Foulkes
At the Regular Board Meeting of the Bear Valley Unified School District on Wednesday October 2nd, the Governing Board interviewed four eligible candidates in open session to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of Beverly Grabe. The three Board Members present at the meeting voted unanimously to appoint Dr. Stephen Foulkes as a Governing Board Member. Dr. Foulkes … [Read more...] about School District Appoints Dr. Stephen Foulkes