Big Bear City, CA - May 2, 2011, 9:30 p.m. - Monday’s regular meeting of the Big Bear City Community Services District turned out to be anything but regular. At the end of open session prior to entering closed session Director Rick Ollila announced his surprise resignation. His words were then echoed by sounds of his disappointed followers attending the meeting. Then without … [Read more...] about CSD Director Rick Ollila Announced His Surprise Resignation
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Small Fire North Of Big Bear City Under Control
Big Bear City, CA, Sunday, May 1, 2011, 12:30pm - Firefighters responded to reports of smoke and a fire close to Van Dusen Canyon this morning. According to Forest Service Dispatch, the small fire near Bertha Peak was about 50 x 50 feet, two engines were working on it, and they've "got a handle on it". … [Read more...] about Small Fire North Of Big Bear City Under Control
Supervisor Neil Derry Releases Statement Regarding Campaign Contribution Violation
Big Bear, Ca, April 27, 2011, 4:00pm - Supervisor Neil Derry released a statement regarding the complaint filed against him by the Attorney General pertaining to a campaign contribution violation. “I have always tried to comply with the reporting requirements for my campaigns. If I made a mistake I will correct it. I was not informed of this supposed error before I … [Read more...] about Supervisor Neil Derry Releases Statement Regarding Campaign Contribution Violation
Charges Filed by State Attorney General’s Office Against Supervisor Neil Derry
San Bernardino, CA, April 26, 2011, 6:30pm - According to the San Bernardino Sun and other Inland Empire news sources, the state Attorney General's Office filed criminal charges against San Bernardino County Supervisor Neil Derry earlier today in San Bernardino Superior Court. According to the Sun, Derry was charged with two felonies and one misdemeanor for alleged reporting … [Read more...] about Charges Filed by State Attorney General’s Office Against Supervisor Neil Derry
Death Investigation Ongoing After Body Found In Burned Vehicle
Big Bear, Ca, April 25, 2011, 4:00pm - In the early morning hours of April 25, at approximately 2:15 a.m., deputies from the Big Bear Sheriff’s Station along with Fawnskin Engine 92 County Fire responded to a report of a vehicle fire on Highway 18 near Lakeview Point. The fire was extinguished and a badly burned body was located inside the vehicle. The age, race and gender of … [Read more...] about Death Investigation Ongoing After Body Found In Burned Vehicle