I thank everyone for reaching out with well wishes. As of Monday evening, I am recuperating at a lower elevation to help with my recovery. As it is known, coronavirus is a respiratory illness and after an emergency room visit in San Diego, where my daughter is a doctor, I have developed a mild case of pneumonia. As with any virus, the doctor's instructions are to get bed rest … [Read more...] about Mayor Rick Update
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Homicide Detectives Update Information on the Investigation into the Deaths of Paul Stockwell & Ria Williams
Big Bear, CA - Detectives have received autopsy and test results related to the deaths of Ria Gabriella Williams and Paul Stockwell. The two were found deceased on February 3rd near the Cougar Crest Trailhead. The Coroner has concluded the cause of death for Williams was a gunshot wound and the manner of her death was ruled a suicide. The cause of death for Stockwell was also a … [Read more...] about Homicide Detectives Update Information on the Investigation into the Deaths of Paul Stockwell & Ria Williams
Important Message From the Big Bear Area Regional Wastewater Agency
Big Bear City, CA - BBARWA encourages customers to clean surfaces with disinfecting wipes to reduce the spread of COVID-19; however, it is important to discard those items in a sealed trash bag and not the toilet. Flushing disinfecting wipes, flushable wipes, paper towels, and similar products down toilets will clog sewer mainlines and cause backups and overflows at the … [Read more...] about Important Message From the Big Bear Area Regional Wastewater Agency
I Have Coronavirus
Big Bear, CA - The time has come to announce that we have the first confirmed case of COVID-19 in the Big Bear Valley. I, Rick Herrick, KBHR General Manager and Mayor of the City of Big Bear Lake, was tested after a week of self quarantine following, with what has felt like, a bout with the flu. The results concluded that I’ve contracted the coronavirus, perhaps the first … [Read more...] about I Have Coronavirus
BVES Implements Emergency Disaster Relief Program
Big Bear, CA - Bear Valley Electric Service is activating some aspects of its Emergency Disaster Relief Program in order to better support federal, state, county and city COVID-19 mitigation measures. Effective immediately, BVES will implement customer protections including expediting move-in and move-out service requests, creating payment plan options, suspending disconnection … [Read more...] about BVES Implements Emergency Disaster Relief Program