The first of two town hall meetings, to review proposed water service rate increases, was held by the Big Bear Lake Department of Water and Power on Wednesday. During the rate increase presentation, which opened with DWP Chairman Steve Foulkes noting, “This is something different than we’ve had structurally in the past; the goal is to get as equitable as possible,” a thorough … [Read more...] about Department of Water of Power Outlines Specifics of Rate Increase in Town Hall Meeting; Next Presentation on September 19
Fire/Safety
Blasting for Big Bear Bridge Project Scheduled for Friday, Tuesday
CalTrans has announced today that the next round of blasting for the Big Bear bridge project will take place tomorrow, Friday, between the hours of 1 and 3pm. During the actual blasting, there will be a full closure of Highway 18 at the Big Bear dam. In addition to tomorrow afternoon’s blasting, there may be an additional round taking place on Tuesday, September 15, also … [Read more...] about Blasting for Big Bear Bridge Project Scheduled for Friday, Tuesday
Community Emergency Response Team on “Meet the Neighbors” Tour Saturday; CERT Training Series Starts September 21
Your neighbors on the Community Emergency Response Team will be walking through the communities of Sugarloaf, Erwin Lake and Lake Williams on a “Meet the Neighbors” tour this Saturday, September 12, details of which were sent home with Baldwin Lane Elementary students this week. The CERT team, identified by their green vests, are initiating a Valley-wide effort to get to know … [Read more...] about Community Emergency Response Team on “Meet the Neighbors” Tour Saturday; CERT Training Series Starts September 21
The Winners Are In: Citizens on Patrol Volunteers Announce Winners in Annual Raffle That Generated $8,800
The Big Bear Sheriff’s Station’s Citizens on Patrol volunteers generated $8,800 in their annual raffle, proceeds of which will be used to purchase vehicles and equipment for the COP team, which serves as the “eyes and ears” of the Valley. Though the announcement of winners was scheduled to be on Channel 6 earlier in the week; instead, we have those winners here on KBHR. This … [Read more...] about The Winners Are In: Citizens on Patrol Volunteers Announce Winners in Annual Raffle That Generated $8,800
CalTrans Roadwork on Big Bear Boulevard Scheduled to Continue Today; Watch for Rocks on Arctic Circle
With the Labor Day holiday behind us, CalTrans roadwork continues on Big Bear Boulevard, from Boulder Bay to Big Bear City, and flagging can also be expected on Highway 18 en route to Lucerne Valley, as well as on Highway 18 at the Big Bear bridge project. If you tuned in to KBHR yesterday (September 7), you may have heard us mention that rocks were obstructing portions of the … [Read more...] about CalTrans Roadwork on Big Bear Boulevard Scheduled to Continue Today; Watch for Rocks on Arctic Circle