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
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City Council Addresses Proposed DWP Fees, Sewer Project Contract and Parking Tickets–But Doesn’t Vote (Yet)
This week’s Big Bear Lake City Council agenda included a first reading of an ordinance to modify fees—not rates--for the Department of Water and Power, including capacity and meter hookup charges for new customers, as well as the updating of four of 13 administrative fees (which only account for about 1% of the utility’s total revenue). In a presentation before Council on … [Read more...] about City Council Addresses Proposed DWP Fees, Sewer Project Contract and Parking Tickets–But Doesn’t Vote (Yet)
City Council Thanks Santa, Volunteers and Employees, Pursues Fishing Dock Funding, and Bans Marijuana Dispensaries
The first Big Bear Lake City Council meeting of the year opened with presentation items, including a big thank you to Santa Claus and the individuals who gave of their time to, as Mayor Liz Harris put it, “provide the holiday spirit and excitement, transforming our Village into a festive winter wonderland.” Among those on the City’s thank you list were Kat Sawyer, coordinator … [Read more...] about City Council Thanks Santa, Volunteers and Employees, Pursues Fishing Dock Funding, and Bans Marijuana Dispensaries
City Council to Address Medical Marijuana Dispensaries, Parking Violation Fees and Water Connection Fees in Monday Meeting
The City Council of Big Bear Lake meets for their first meeting of the year, this evening at 6:30pm in Hofert Hall in the Big Bear Lake Civic Center. This evening’s meeting includes two Public Hearing items, one with regard to the moratorium on the establishment of medical marijuana dispensaries within Big Bear Lake, the other with regard to the bail schedule related to parking … [Read more...] about City Council to Address Medical Marijuana Dispensaries, Parking Violation Fees and Water Connection Fees in Monday Meeting
Paula Fashempour Assumes MWD Presidency, Making Her First Woman to Do So in District’s 45-Year History
The Big Bear Municipal Water District’s appointment of Division 2 Director Paula Fashempour as president is history-making as, per General Manager Scott Heule, “She is the first woman to be president for the district in 45 years, which is an exciting thing. Paula will bring a unique perspective to the presidency, as would any new president.” Though Fashempour is the MWD’s first … [Read more...] about Paula Fashempour Assumes MWD Presidency, Making Her First Woman to Do So in District’s 45-Year History