National Public Lands Day, this year held on September 26, started in 1994 and yet, this year, over 150,000 volunteers participated in the opportunity to contribute to public lands at over 2,000 locations, including national parks. Locally, the San Bernardino National Forest’s forest restoration day, three Saturdays ago, included over 100 volunteers from throughout San … [Read more...] about Over 100 Contribute to Forest Replanting on National Public Lands Day; Volunteers Needed for Saturday’s Restoration Project
Fire/Safety
Flash Flood Watch Continues Through 2pm; Rain, Wind and Fog Expected on Wednesday
With continued rain expected in our area today, the National Weather Service has extended our Flash Flood Watch until 2pm, which should serve as a precaution for those living in and below burned areas as there is a threat of mudslides and debris flow. Light to moderate rainfall is possible in portions of the San Bernardino mountains, and the storm is also expected to generate … [Read more...] about Flash Flood Watch Continues Through 2pm; Rain, Wind and Fog Expected on Wednesday
Forest Service Will Present Fuels Reduction Project During City’s Fire Protection District Meeting
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
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