San Bernardino, CA - On August 1, 2019, a federal jury in Los Angeles found in favor of the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department. Plaintiff Alice Brown alleged her 14th amendment right to due process was violated by the department and employees who responded to a call for service on January 24, 2011. The original call was in the county area of Big Bear regarding a … [Read more...] about After Six Years, Federal Court Finds in Favor of San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department
Big Bear Fire Department to Begin Monthly Siren Tests
Big Bear, CA - Sirens will once again become a tool of Big Bear Fire Department to notify the public of emergency situations requiring action. This will be an additional way to notify the community in the event of an emergency. The first test will begin on Thursday, August 22, at 11:00 am with a 15 second siren blast. Tests will continue to run every month on the fourth … [Read more...] about Big Bear Fire Department to Begin Monthly Siren Tests
Big Bear Residents Can Sign Up to Receive Emergency Alerts Via Text
Big Bear, CA - During an emergency, the public needs life-saving information quickly. The Telephone Emergency Notification System (TENS), commonly known as reverse 9-1-1, can be a mountain resident or visitor’s quickest way to be notified in an emergency. To receive notification on a cell phone or Voiceover Internet Protocol (VoIP) phone, it must be registered with San … [Read more...] about Big Bear Residents Can Sign Up to Receive Emergency Alerts Via Text
The Public Will Decide the Big Bear Fire Department Future
Big Bear Lake - The process to fund the growing needs of the Big Bear Valley’s fire service has taken the next step to get the measure on the March 3, 2020 ballot at the recent Fire Board meeting. The Fire Board unanimously voted to approve two resolutions that declare the intention to form a Community Facilities District (CFD) which allows a wide range of taxation methods … [Read more...] about The Public Will Decide the Big Bear Fire Department Future
Big Bear Lake Department of Water Adds New Features and New Account Numbers for Customers
Big Bear Lake, CA - Big Bear Lake Department of Water customers will soon be able to pay their bills using a credit card at the DWP office with no fees. This among other benefits is one reason the DWP will soon make the transition to a new customer information system and online account portal. Due to the conversion, account numbers will change and DWP customers will need to … [Read more...] about Big Bear Lake Department of Water Adds New Features and New Account Numbers for Customers