Big Bear News - Big Bear Lake - At this week’s Big Bear Fire Authority board meeting, Fire Chief Jeff Willis provided an update on the fire abatement program, which continues to draw criticism from residents who appeared at this week’s meeting, have written letters to the editor, and filled social media threads with complaints ranging from not receiving notices before being … [Read more...] about Big Bear Fire Authority Fire Hazard Abatement Program Status
Big Bear Fire Budget Finally Approved
Big Bear News - Big Bear Lake - After a months-long stalemate, the Big Bear Fire Authority board finally approved a budget Tuesday night. What finally got the board across the finish line after several failed attempts over two meetings was a motion by Fire Board Director and Big Bear Lake City Councilmember Rick Herrick who proposed to approve the budget with the condition … [Read more...] about Big Bear Fire Budget Finally Approved
Memorial Service for John Green on Sunday, August 6th
Big Bear News - Big Bear Lake - The Big Bear Valley lost a beloved longtime leader with the passing of Big Bear City CSD Director John Green on August 29. Green was in the first year of his fourth term on the board and loved Big Bear, where he lived for more than 50 years. As part of his elected duties, Green also served on the boards of the Big Bear Fire Authority, Big Bear … [Read more...] about Memorial Service for John Green on Sunday, August 6th
San Bernardino County Supervisor Dawn Rowe Will Seek Re-Election
Big Bear News – Big Bear Lake - San Bernardino County 3rd District Supervisor and current board chair Dawn Rowe, whose jurisdiction includes the Big Bear Valley, announced Wednesday that she will seek re-election. Rowe was overwhelmingly elected to the seat in 2020 after receiving 55% of the votes in a five-candidate field, according to a statement released by her office. The … [Read more...] about San Bernardino County Supervisor Dawn Rowe Will Seek Re-Election
Short Term Rental Owners Urge City Council to Ease Fines
Big Bear News - Big Bear Lake - Short-term rentals are back in the spotlight, but this time it’s the rental owners that have lodged complaints to the Big Bear Lake City Council about excessive fines with no warnings or pathways to remedy the violations before being cited and required to pay up to $7,500 depending on the citations. An emergency ordinance regulating short-term … [Read more...] about Short Term Rental Owners Urge City Council to Ease Fines