[Updated version] The Fourth of July holiday under beautiful sunny skies made for a bustling weekend in the Big Bear Valley. According to Sara Russ of the Big Bear Chamber of Commerce, “From a Visitors Center standpoint, we had far more people than last year. We had about 170-200 people a day mid-week—and it’s continuing. That’s the best part. Even this week, the numbers … [Read more...] about Big Bear’s Fourth of July Weekend Results in More Visitors, Yet Few Incidents
Fire/Safety
Ambulance Fees to Be Reduced 3.87% in August, Given Vote by CSD Directors
Ambulance service fees for Big Bear Valley were adjusted last night, given a vote by the Big Bear City Community Services District Board, which oversees the Big Bear City Fire Department—though this “adjustment” will result in a reduction in costs, effective 30 days from the July 6 adoption. As, per the Inland Counties Emergency Medical Authority, the consumer price index for … [Read more...] about Ambulance Fees to Be Reduced 3.87% in August, Given Vote by CSD Directors
Free Chipping Programs Underway; Firewise Home to Be Featured on July 18 Xeriscape Tour
Both Big Bear Lake and Big Bear City have earned the distinction of being named Firewise USA communities, an honor held by less than 500 cities and towns throughout the country. Residents can contribute to this fire-safe effort by clearing defensible space and taking advantage of free neighborhood curbside chipping of trimmed trees and dead vegetation. At present, the Big Bear … [Read more...] about Free Chipping Programs Underway; Firewise Home to Be Featured on July 18 Xeriscape Tour
Feel That? Four Earthquakes Centered Outside Big Bear City Last Night
The Big Bear Valley was rockin’ last night, given four earthquakes between 8:44pm and 3:14am. The first of these, at 8:44pm (on July 6), was recorded as a 2.6 magnitude quake by the U.S. Geological Survey, and was centered seven miles northeast of Big Bear City. A minute later, at 8:45pm, there was a second tremor, also seven miles northeast of Big Bear City, which registered a … [Read more...] about Feel That? Four Earthquakes Centered Outside Big Bear City Last Night
Community Services District to Address Ambulance Service Fee Adjustments in Monday Evening Meeting
As today marks the first Monday of the month, the Board of Directors of the Big Bear City Community Services District are scheduled to meet for their regular meeting at 5:30pm. This evening’s agenda includes presentation of CSD’s quarterly safety award and discussion and possible action with regard to ambulance service fee adjustments. CSD meetings are held at the CSD offices … [Read more...] about Community Services District to Address Ambulance Service Fee Adjustments in Monday Evening Meeting