Given the devastating 7.0 magnitude earthquake in Haiti and the 6.5 quake in Northern California this week, the Big Bear City Fire Department reminds Valley residents to check disaster preparedness plans and supplies, as we never know when a big quake (such as the 6.4 magnitude tremor we had in June 1992) will strike; in fact, just this morning, we had a 1.2 magnitude quake … [Read more...] about Bear City Fire Department Issues “Quake-Up Call”; Are You Earthquake Prepared?
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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)
Healthcare District Board Now Accepting Applications for Appointee to Replace Treasurer Bill Speyers
The Board of Directors for the Bear Valley Community Healthcare District convened for an early morning meeting yesterday, to address the resignation of Director and Treasurer Bill Speyers, who resigned from the elected position on December 31, given health reasons, per healthcare district President Dr. Chris Fagan. The remaining board, which includes Fagan, 1st Vice President … [Read more...] about Healthcare District Board Now Accepting Applications for Appointee to Replace Treasurer Bill Speyers
This Evening’s School Board Meeting to Take Place at North Shore Elementary
The Board of Trustees for the Bear Valley Unified School District convene at North Shore Elementary School this evening, for the first regular board meeting of the year. Open session is scheduled to begin at 6:30pm at the round school (on the northern end of Stanfield Cutoff), and will include a principal data presentation from North Shore’s Principal Kevin Amburgey. The … [Read more...] about This Evening’s School Board Meeting to Take Place at North Shore Elementary
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