Blasting at the Big Bear bridge project, at Big Bear Lake’s west end on Highway 18, was scheduled to take place this afternoon (September 15), though CalTrans has rescheduled that blasting and it will instead take place tomorrow, Wednesday, from 1 to 3pm. This is a tentative schedule, as of this morning, but if planning to take Highway 18 down the front way tomorrow, anticipate … [Read more...] about Blasting Near Dam Rescheduled for Wednesday; Delays on Big Bear Boulevard
Fire/Safety
Local Fire Departments Participating in Training Activities in Big Bear City Monday Afternoon
Should you see fire activity in Big Bear City this afternoon, both the Big Bear City and Big Bear Lake Fire Departments are participating in training exercises. Big Bear City Fire Captain Brian Parham says that the departments will be training at the Paradise Way facility, and nearby residents should not be alarmed by this activity. It is expected that operations will wrap in … [Read more...] about Local Fire Departments Participating in Training Activities in Big Bear City Monday Afternoon
Department of Water of Power Outlines Specifics of Rate Increase in Town Hall Meeting; Next Presentation on September 19
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
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