Big Bear Lake, CA -- The Board of Commissioners for the Department of Water and Power convened for a special meeting yesterday morning, during which time board elections were conducted. However, all existing positions remain intact, so Steve Foulkes will continue as the chairman of the board for the DWP, Fred Miller remains as vice chairman and Bill Giamarino as treasurer on … [Read more...] about Steve Foulkes Retains Position as DWP Chairman, Per Thursday’s Unanimous Board Election
City Council
CSD Accepts Water Master Plan, Reviews Board Election Policy, and Signs 40-Year Lease With the Rec’ and Park District
The Board of Directors for the Big Bear City Community Services District convened for their one regular meeting of the month (as February 15’s will be adjourned for the Presidents’ Day holiday) and, under the direction of new President Marge McDonald, the February 1 meeting began with presentation items. For starters, the CSD Water Department, led by Water Superintendent Tim … [Read more...] about CSD Accepts Water Master Plan, Reviews Board Election Policy, and Signs 40-Year Lease With the Rec’ and Park District
Big Bear Sheriff’s Station’s Rios, Harris and Siebert Honored by City Council for Heroic Efforts
Last week’s City Council meeting included the proclamation of a state of emergency for the City of Big Bear Lake, and also included recognition to Big Bear Sheriff’s Station deputies for some heroic efforts prior to the storms. Deputy Mark Rios, as acknowledged here on KBHR in December, was saluted by Sheriff’s Captain Greg Garland and Councilmembers for an astute observation … [Read more...] about Big Bear Sheriff’s Station’s Rios, Harris and Siebert Honored by City Council for Heroic Efforts
“We Got Mail!” Roads Re-Opened and Food, Fuel, Mail Arrive in the Big Bear Valley; Schools on Fourth Snow Day
Big Bear Valley, CA -- Our convoy of fuel, food and medical supplies made it up the mountain on Highway 38 yesterday, though it took several hours, and though the big rigs made it to Big Bear by the early evening, there were some delays as at least one of the trucks got stuck on the Deadman’s Curve portion of Big Bear Boulevard in Big Bear City. Still, food and fuel are … [Read more...] about “We Got Mail!” Roads Re-Opened and Food, Fuel, Mail Arrive in the Big Bear Valley; Schools on Fourth Snow Day
Big Bear Valley in Recovery from Epic Storm; Monday Morning Update on Power, Roads, Schools, Mail, Emergency Shelter
Big Bear Valley, CA -- Last week’s storms were epic, in that we received five feet of snow in the Big Bear Valley, prompting a state of emergency to be declared by the County of San Bernardino. Though we had a beautiful, sunny weekend, many of us (if not most of us) have gone hours or even days without power, phone, cable, Internet, water and transportation. In terms of power … [Read more...] about Big Bear Valley in Recovery from Epic Storm; Monday Morning Update on Power, Roads, Schools, Mail, Emergency Shelter