Big Bear, CA, July 30, 2014 - Recently, the State Water Resources Control Board adopted an Emergency Water Conservation Regulation that all Californians are required to follow. However, for the past decade, the Big Bear Lake DWP has had water restrictions in place that are already in line with the State Water Board's mandated restrictions. Water supplies for the Big Bear … [Read more...] about Water Restrictions Still in Effect
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Power Lines to be Relocated Underground Along Big Bear Blvd.
Big Bear Lake, CA, July 28, 2014 - Starting today, Bear Valley Electric Service will begin work to move three miles of power poles and wires to underground conduits along Big Bear Blvd. This is being done in conjunction with sidewalk upgrades planned by the City of Big Bear Lake. Many of the power poles date back to the 1970s and need to be replaced, according to BVES … [Read more...] about Power Lines to be Relocated Underground Along Big Bear Blvd.
Minimum Wage Increase and Gas Tax Decrease
Big Bear, CA, July 1, 2014 - California workers earning minimum wage should see a bump in their next paycheck. The first minimum wage hike in six years goes into effect today raising the hourly wage from eight to nine dollars. Although this should help most low paid workers, not everyone is happy about the increase. Many small business owners are concerned that this will cut … [Read more...] about Minimum Wage Increase and Gas Tax Decrease
DWP Telephone Scammers Hitting Big Bear Again
Big Bear Lake, CA, May 21, 2014 – Telephone scammers are at it again attempting to now swindle DWP customers in Big Bear. Dani McGee of Big Bear Department of Water tells KBHR that beginning today several customers–mostly small business owners–have been called by people posing as DWP representatives. The callers try to pressure customers for information and a check to avoid … [Read more...] about DWP Telephone Scammers Hitting Big Bear Again
First National Bank of Southern California and First Mountain Bank Announce Merger Agreement
San Diego and Big Bear Lake, California, May 5, 2014 - First National Bank of Southern California and First Mountain Bank announced today that they have entered into a definitive agreement pursuant to which First National Bank of Southern California will acquire First Mountain Bank for approximately $14.1 million in cash. The purchase price is equivalent to $9.00 per share but … [Read more...] about First National Bank of Southern California and First Mountain Bank Announce Merger Agreement