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Big Bear, Ca, February 1, 2011, 12:00pm -  The City of Big Bear's Lake projected year-end budget continues to indicate that our local economy is stabilizing.  According to the City of Big Bear Lake, the mid-year budget projections indicate that the city’s original adopted budget for fiscal year 2010-11 is on the mark. The three major revenues that support the General Fund, the … [Read more...] about City of Big Bear Lake Has Positive Mid-Year Budget Review

Big Bear, Ca, January, 28, 2011, 8:00am - The Mom and Dad Project may be in danger of  losing funding if Governor Jerry Brown’s proposed budget passes. The Governor has proposed a $1 billion cut of First 5 funds.  The Mom and Dad Project is funded by grants from the First 5 Organization, which comprises 93% of their budget.  Megan Meadors, the program director for the Mom and … [Read more...] about Mom & Dad Project In Danger Of Losing Funding

Big Bear, Ca, January 28, 2011, 8:00am - We always hear people say “when you shop locally, you help support our local businesses and improve our local economy” – but is it really true? According to a recent survey it is. The Institute for Local Self-Reliance released a report on their 2011 Independent Business Survey.  The survey, which was conducted this month and gathered … [Read more...] about Buy Local Campaigns Proved Successful for Improving Economic Conditions