Big Bear Valley, CA -- This Thursday, April 22 marks Earth Day, which has been celebrated in support of the environment since 1970. Should you be looking for ways to establish—or renew—your commitment to do your part this Earth Day, you can choose to reuse shopping bags, take a moment to pick up litter ’round the lakeshore or in your neighborhood, or take advantage of curbside … [Read more...] about Big Bear Offers Many Opportunities to Enjoy Earth Day, Which Celebrates 41 Years on April 22
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HEAP Application Processing Offered During Bear Valley Electric’s April 22 Earth Day Event
Big Bear Lake, CA -- Families and individuals who could use financial assistance with utility bills can start readying the paperwork, as Bear Valley Electric Service will be hosting HEAP application processing next week. Starting next Thursday morning, April 22 at 9am, applications for HEAP, which stands for the Home Energy Assistance Program, will be accepted for the first 30 … [Read more...] about HEAP Application Processing Offered During Bear Valley Electric’s April 22 Earth Day Event
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
Harry Scarborough Assumes Top Position for Bear Valley Electric Service
Big Bear Lake, CA -- The entire staff of Bear Valley Electric Service turned out and worked a lot of overtime on Harry Scarborough’s first day on the job at BVES. But it wasn’t because they were trying to please the new boss, according to their press release--Scarborough is the new BVES Director, who chose his start date as January 25, the same day Bear Valley was blanketed in … [Read more...] about Harry Scarborough Assumes Top Position for Bear Valley Electric Service
Eleven Days and Five Feet of Snow Later, All Known Electric Outages Restored by Bear Valley Electric Service, Assisted by Mutual Aid Crews
The work load has been non-stop for the crews of Bear Valley Electric, who have been addressing downed power poles (since five of them were sheared in strong winds on Monday, January 18), electric outages, heavy snow and tree limbs on power lines, and riser repair reconnects for 11 days but, per Operations Manager Ken Markling today, “We are in pretty good shape. All known … [Read more...] about Eleven Days and Five Feet of Snow Later, All Known Electric Outages Restored by Bear Valley Electric Service, Assisted by Mutual Aid Crews