Big Bear, Ca, November 18, 2011, 3:00pm - Over the last few months the San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors has been against the proposed State Responsibility Area Fire Fee that would give residents of unincorporated mountain areas in California an extra fee of $150.00. The board opposed the fee, as the fee was what they thought of as an illegal tax. The fee was sent to … [Read more...] about State Fire Fee Approved
Environment
Reggie Lamson Named New GM at Department of Water & Power
Big Bear, Ca, November 18, 2011, 12:00pm - The City of Big Bear Lake Department of Water has hired a new General Manager. Reginald “Reggie” Lamson has been a Big Bear resident for 15 years and brings with him nearly 27 years of knowledge and experience in the water industry. “I am really looking forward to this opportunity, to being able to work in this community where I … [Read more...] about Reggie Lamson Named New GM at Department of Water & Power
Chipper Program Continues To Create Defensible Space
Big Bear, Ca, November 16, 2011, 12:00pm - Many residents within the Big Bear Valley have once again created defensible space on their property, and utilized the free curbside chipper program put on by the Big Bear Valley Fire Protection program Thin Is In. The program, which started in 2006, has rapidly grown over the years with 3,068 requests for chipping in 2011, and over … [Read more...] about Chipper Program Continues To Create Defensible Space
Master Plan of Trails Process Discussed at Planning Commission
Big Bear, Ca, November 15, 2011, 12:00pm - Earlier this year the City of Big Bear Lake was awarded a grant from Cal Trans to develop a Master Plan of Trails for pedestrian, bicycle, and equestrian trails on the valley floor. Siri Eggebraten, city planner responsible for the grant, will be presenting on the Master Plan of Trails process at the Planning Commission meeting, which … [Read more...] about Master Plan of Trails Process Discussed at Planning Commission
As Temperatures Drop, Stay Off The Lake Ice
Big Bear, Ca, November 14, 2011, 12:00pm - As the weather gets colder in Big Bear Valley, the Big Bear Municipal Water District is reminding everyone of the dangers of walking on lake ice. Not only can it cost you your life, it can cost you money, and jeopardize the safety of rescuers. Every winter the San Bernardino County Sheriff and MWD receive calls related to people … [Read more...] about As Temperatures Drop, Stay Off The Lake Ice