The City of Big Bear Lake’s Fire Protection District will meet tomorrow morning, October 14, at a new time and a new place—the meeting of the Fire Protection District, which is overseen by City Council, will take place at the Big Bear Lake Fire Department, at 41090 Big Bear Boulevard, and has been moved up to an 8:15am start time. Tomorrow morning’s agenda will include the fire … [Read more...] about Forest Service Will Present Fuels Reduction Project During City’s Fire Protection District Meeting
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City Council Votes 3-2 to Go Forward With DWP’s Water Rate Restructuring
It’s been a long time coming for staff and the Board of the Department of Water and Power, but a water rate increase is just one City Council vote away from adoption, scheduled for their October 26 meeting. Though the water rate justifications and specifics were not outlined again at last night’s Council meeting, given prior Council/DWP workshops, town hall meetings and last … [Read more...] about City Council Votes 3-2 to Go Forward With DWP’s Water Rate Restructuring
National Weather Service Issues Flash Flood Watch; Winds and Fog Possible in the Mountains Today
With rain expected in our area today (October 13), the National Weather Service has also issued a Flash Flood Watch, which should serve as a precaution for those living in and below burned areas as there is a threat of mudslides and debris flow. Moderate to heavy rainfall is also possible in portions of the San Bernardino mountains, and the storm will also generate strong, … [Read more...] about National Weather Service Issues Flash Flood Watch; Winds and Fog Possible in the Mountains Today
Residents Sought for Upcoming Citizens on Patrol Academy
The Big Bear Sheriff’s Station’s Citizens on Patrol program is now taking applications from residents interested in contributing to the program, as the next COP Academy gets underway in just two weeks, on October 26. COP volunteers perform vacation checks on residences, provide traffic control for special events, do welfare checks on those who are homebound, and provide other … [Read more...] about Residents Sought for Upcoming Citizens on Patrol Academy
County Receives Shipment of First H1N1 Vaccine; First Distribution to Specified Priority Groups
Earlier this week, the San Bernardino County Department of Public Health announced that the H1N1 virus had claimed the lives of, now, 11 county residents, though Public Health Officer Dr. Maxwell Ohikhuare noted that each of those cases resulting in death had underlying conditions. Since that announcement on Tuesday, the County has received a limited supply of the live … [Read more...] about County Receives Shipment of First H1N1 Vaccine; First Distribution to Specified Priority Groups