Big Bear Lake - The process to fund the growing needs of the Big Bear Valley’s fire service has taken the next step to get the measure on the March 3, 2020 ballot at the recent Fire Board meeting. The Fire Board unanimously voted to approve two resolutions that declare the intention to form a Community Facilities District (CFD) which allows a wide range of taxation methods … [Read more...] about The Public Will Decide the Big Bear Fire Department Future
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Big Bear School District Transfers Land to their Education Foundation
At the July 17th meeting of the Bear Valley Unified School District, the Governing Board unanimously agreed to approve a resolution to donate 213 acres of real property to the Bear Valley Unified School District Education Foundation, an independent, non-profit 501c3 organization. The plot of land, which runs adjacent to Big Bear High School, was donated to the school district … [Read more...] about Big Bear School District Transfers Land to their Education Foundation
Retirement of City Manager Jeff Mathieu Announced
BIG BEAR LAKE, CA — After 13 years proudly serving as the City of Big Bear Lake’s City Manager, Jeff Mathieu anticipates retiring prior to the end of the year, but the exact timing of his departure will depend upon the transition of his replacement. Mathieu came to Big Bear Lake in 2006 after an earlier 31 year management career primarily with the City of Santa Monica and … [Read more...] about Retirement of City Manager Jeff Mathieu Announced
The New Big Bear Lake Visitor’s Center is Now Open
The new location for the Big Bear Lake Visitor’s Center opened on July 4th. According to Eddie Kirsch, Director of Marketing, the new center welcomed 1741 visitors between July 4th and July 7th compared to 743 visitors during the same time period in 2018. The previous location on Bartlett Road lacked signage and the smaller location offered limited services to … [Read more...] about The New Big Bear Lake Visitor’s Center is Now Open
Fourth of July Fireworks Over Big Bear Lake With Synchronized to Patriotic Music on KBHR
Big Bear Lake, CA - The annual Fourth of July fireworks show over Big Bear Lake is the must-see event of the summer season and, thanks to contributions from the Rotary Club of Big Bear Lake and countless community sponsors, this year’s extravaganza is expected to be bigger and brighter than ever. The fireworks are launched from a barge off Pine Knot Landing on the lake’s south … [Read more...] about Fourth of July Fireworks Over Big Bear Lake With Synchronized to Patriotic Music on KBHR