This week is Fire Prevention Week, and our local fire departments are teaming with the National Fire Protection Association to urge residents to “Stay Fire Smart! Don’t Get Burned,” which is the theme of this year’s campaign. To that end, local fire agencies recommend the following simple safety rules: keep hot foods and liquids away from table and counter edges so they cannot … [Read more...] about October 4-10 Is Fire Prevention Week: “Stay Fire Smart! Don’t Get Burned”
Big Bear News
Old Miners’ Association Meets for Special Presentations and Election of Officers for 61st Year
In anticipation of next summer’s 61st annual Old Miners’ Days, the Old Miners’ Association will hold their annual membership meeting tomorrow, October 6—and attendees are encouraged to wear their old miners’ duds. Tomorrow’s annual meeting of the miners will also include the election of officers, and special presentations; all those who have paid membership dues are entitled to … [Read more...] about Old Miners’ Association Meets for Special Presentations and Election of Officers for 61st Year
Airport Does Financial Checkup
The Big Bear Airport District will hold a special meeting of the Finance Committee at 2pm Monday. The purpose is to review year-to-date financial statements, from quarterly investments to tax revenues. The meeting will be at Big Bear City Airport, located at 501 West Valley Boulevard. … [Read more...] about Airport Does Financial Checkup
Community Services District Board Convenes for Regular Meeting on Monday Evening
The Board of Directors for the Big Bear City Community Services District convene for their first-Monday-of-the-month meeting this evening at 5:30pm. This evening’s CSD meeting is scheduled to include employee presentations, including some from Big Bear City Fire Chief Jeff Willis, and adoption of some sections of the district’s Sewer System Management Plan. CSD meetings are … [Read more...] about Community Services District Board Convenes for Regular Meeting on Monday Evening
Congratulations, MARTA!
Governor Schwarzenegger has announced that California has been federally awarded $34 million in transit grants from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. The California Department of Transportation will distribute the funds to enhance public transportation in rural areas, and part of that will trickle down to Big Bear. MARTA will receive nearly $750,000. This … [Read more...] about Congratulations, MARTA!