It has been 13 years since Bear Valley Electric customers have experienced a general base rate increase but, come the November billing cycle, the base rate for electricity will go up 15.85 percent. In September, Administrative Law Judge Farrar ruled with a proposed decision in the BVES rate case and, as of October 15, the California Public Utilities Commission adopted the … [Read more...] about CPUC Approves General Rate Increase for Bear Valley Electric Customers; 19.97 Percent Rate Increase to Be Phased In Over Four Years
Big Bear News
It’s Official! Big Bear to Host Stage Six of Amgen Tour of California; May 2010 Cycling Event to Reach International Audience of Billions
In June, the City of Big Bear Lake was approached as a potential host city for the 2010 Amgen Tour of California which in this, its fourth year, included 17 of the world’s top professional cycling teams (including Lance Armstrong among them) and, as the largest biking event in North America, is now on par with the Tour de France. As of noon today, it is official: Big Bear has … [Read more...] about It’s Official! Big Bear to Host Stage Six of Amgen Tour of California; May 2010 Cycling Event to Reach International Audience of Billions
BVUSD Trustees, Teachers and Past Superintendents Welcome New Superintendent Dr. Nancy Wright; “This Is My Third Day on the Job, and I Love It”
Bear Valley Unified School District welcomed new Superintendent of Schools Dr. Nancy Wright in a reception in the new Big Bear Middle School cafeteria last night, in an event that included school teachers and staff, as well as past BVUSD Superintendents Dr. Russ Reynolds and Dr. Rudy Macioge (who has served as recent interim sup’), past Assistant Superintendents Dr. Al Waner … [Read more...] about BVUSD Trustees, Teachers and Past Superintendents Welcome New Superintendent Dr. Nancy Wright; “This Is My Third Day on the Job, and I Love It”
Bear Valley Electric to Process Financial Assistance Applications on Tuesday; Low-Income Households Can Get Aid for Utility Bills
Families and individuals who could use financial assistance with utility bills can start readying the paperwork, as Bear Valley Electric Service will be hosting HEAP application processing next week. Starting next Tuesday morning, October 27 at 9am, applications for HEAP, which stands for the Home Energy Assistance Program, will be accepted for the first 30 in line, another 20 … [Read more...] about Bear Valley Electric to Process Financial Assistance Applications on Tuesday; Low-Income Households Can Get Aid for Utility Bills
Potential for Extended Delays on Highway 18 at the Dam Today
If taking Highway 18 west beyond the dam today (October 21), just know that current delays are longer than usual as crews are removing a large rock, referred to as “the can opener rock.” Delays at the dam bridge are generally 15 to 20 minutes, and will continue weekdays from 7am to 5pm, to accommodate the Big Bear bridge project, scheduled for completion in 2011. But, again, … [Read more...] about Potential for Extended Delays on Highway 18 at the Dam Today