Big Bear Lake, CA -- The Big Bear Valley lost one of its more distinguished contributors with this morning’s passing of former Big Bear Lake Mayor Bill Speyers, who died in the 4am hour with Paddy, his wife of 65 years, at his side and one of his beloved boxer dogs nearby. Speyers had, citing health reasons, resigned from his post as Treasurer for the Bear Valley Community … [Read more...] about Former Big Bear Lake Mayor Bill Speyers Passes Away Today at Age 86
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City Council Endorses Ballot Initiatives, Approves Boulder Bay Park and Knickerbocker Road Improvements, and Will Look Into Bingo Payouts
Big Bear Lake, CA -- At this week’s meeting of the City Council of Big Bear Lake, the full Council supported a ballot measure for the November 2 election that would allow Big Bear Lake voters to determine whether they are in favor of a city charter amendment to extend Department of Water and Power Board requirements to all DWP customers, Valley-wide. Council, at their meeting … [Read more...] about City Council Endorses Ballot Initiatives, Approves Boulder Bay Park and Knickerbocker Road Improvements, and Will Look Into Bingo Payouts
Those Outside Big Bear Lake May Be Eligible for Appointment to DWP Board–Pending November 2 Vote by City Residents
Big Bear Lake, CA -- Department of Water and Power customers who live beyond the boundaries of the City of Big Bear Lake may have opportunity to serve on the DWP Board of Commissioners—should voters within Big Bear Lake vote in favor of this amendment to the city’s charter on the November 2, 2010 ballot. Prompted by urgings of those who live beyond city limits and represent … [Read more...] about Those Outside Big Bear Lake May Be Eligible for Appointment to DWP Board–Pending November 2 Vote by City Residents
City Council to Consider DWP Board Representation from Outside Big Bear Lake
Big Bear Lake, CA -- Department of Water and Power customers living outside the boundaries of the City of Big Bear Lake have long campaigned for representation on the DWP Board of Commissioners. In August 2009, the DWP Board made a recommendation that the City Council consider a change in residency requirements for commissioners, as roughly 40 percent of water customers for the … [Read more...] about City Council to Consider DWP Board Representation from Outside Big Bear Lake
Lighthouse Project’s Vision Includes Make a Million Smiles Campaign; Author Owen Encourages “Cowboy Ethics”
Big Bear Lake, CA -- Community leaders and those in child-involved groups were welcomed to participate in the third annual Vision 2010 Community Summit, hosted by the Lighthouse Project at the Big Bear Lake Performing Arts Center last night. Big Bear Lake Mayor Liz Harris opened the evening of inspiration and motivation to continue with child-honoring efforts in our community. … [Read more...] about Lighthouse Project’s Vision Includes Make a Million Smiles Campaign; Author Owen Encourages “Cowboy Ethics”