The new mayor of Big Bear Lake for the coming year is Liz Harris, following a 4-1 vote at last night’s meeting of the City Council of Big Bear Lake. Outgoing Mayor Rick Herrick opened the Council reorganization by noting, “I’ve truly enjoyed the last few years, sitting here as mayor,” though added, “it’s time for somebody else to sit here for a bit” before nominating Harris, … [Read more...] about City Council Reorganizes: Liz Harris Named Big Bear Lake Mayor, Darrell Mulvihill Continues as Fire District Chairman
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Mayor to Be Elected During Today’s City Council Meeting; Village Specific Plan and Medical Marijuana Dispensaries Also on Agenda
The City Council of Big Bear Lake meets at 6:30pm for their regular meeting, to be held in Hofert Hall at the Big Bear Lake Civic Center. This evening’s meeting will include the annual reorganization of Council which, at present, includes Mayor Rick Herrick (in his second term as mayor) and Mayor Pro Tem Bill Jahn; other elected Council positions include Liz Harris as Chairman … [Read more...] about Mayor to Be Elected During Today’s City Council Meeting; Village Specific Plan and Medical Marijuana Dispensaries Also on Agenda
Big Bear Lake Fire Department to Get New Fire Engine to Replace 1984 Apparatus
The Big Bear Lake Fire Protection District, which is chaired by City Councilmember Darrell Mulvihill, voted in favor of a new fire engine purchase in their meeting on December 9. A fire apparatus committee, overseen by Assistant Fire Chief Mark Mills, has for more than a year been investigating replacement of a 1984 engine, which had a lifespan of 25 years and has now been … [Read more...] about Big Bear Lake Fire Department to Get New Fire Engine to Replace 1984 Apparatus
City of Big Bear Lake Reconsiders Friendship and Sister Cities Alliances; Families in Favor of Continuing 25-Year Relationship With Abtenau, Austria
The City of Big Bear Lake forged international friendships back in 1984, under then-Mayor John Eminger, aligning with Rosarito Beach, Mexico as our official Friendship City and Abtenau, Austria as our Sister City. Though interactions with Rosarito Beach have been limited in recent years, our Sister City in Abtenau has participated in a summer student study exchange program, … [Read more...] about City of Big Bear Lake Reconsiders Friendship and Sister Cities Alliances; Families in Favor of Continuing 25-Year Relationship With Abtenau, Austria
City Council Moves Foward With The Crossings, Establishes Day for Native Americans; Lighthouse Project Steps Down from Marathon Event
The Big Bear Lake City Council meeting began with two presentations, the first of which was a proclamation, designating this Friday, November 27 as National Native American Heritage Day. The City of Big Bear Lake has adopted this special day, as signed into law by President Obama on June 26, in honor of the Yuhaviatam people (now known as the San Manuel Band of Serrano Mission … [Read more...] about City Council Moves Foward With The Crossings, Establishes Day for Native Americans; Lighthouse Project Steps Down from Marathon Event