San Bernardino County’s new sheriff, Rod Hoops, who in February assumed the role held for 14 years by former Big Bear resident Gary Penrod, dined with the City Council of Big Bear Lake on Monday before being introduced at the May 11 Council meeting, along with Assistant Sheriff Warren Nobles and Deputy Chief Paul Cook, who also accepted Council’s proclamation in honor of Blue … [Read more...] about San Bernardino County Sheriff Rod Hoops Meets With City Council, Captain Greg Garland; Captain Reports on First Year at Big Bear Sheriff’s Station
Fire/Safety
County Supervisors Will Determine If County Fire Can Provide Matching Funds for $10 Million Fuels Reduction Grant
Additional fuels reduction in the San Bernardino mountains will likely be funded with a grant through the U.S. Forest Service, though pending a vote from the San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors tomorrow morning. Supervisors will vote on whether or not to direct San Bernardino County Fire Chief Pat Dennen to accept the grant award of $10 million, as the Forest Service … [Read more...] about County Supervisors Will Determine If County Fire Can Provide Matching Funds for $10 Million Fuels Reduction Grant
New Stop Signs Installed at Busy Intersection of Eureka and Park Avenues in Big Bear Lake
The new stop signs on Eureka Avenue at Park Avenue were installed today. The intersection, at the eastern-most corner of Meadow Park, is a busy one and is on a sloping portion of Eureka in Big Bear Lake. Though signage is in place, striping has not yet been added to the street; there are temporary warning signs prior to the intersection, indicating the stop signs. So, if headed … [Read more...] about New Stop Signs Installed at Busy Intersection of Eureka and Park Avenues in Big Bear Lake
Big Bear City Community Services District Budget Available for Review; Service Rates Will Remain at 2007 Levels
The Big Bear City Community Services District presented their draft budget and work plan for fiscal year 2009/2010 during their Board of Directors meeting on May 4. As presented for review, CSD’s General Manager Mike Mayer pointed out, “We are holding the line with our three main enterprise activities. For the third year in a row, we will not be raising our rates.” Those three … [Read more...] about Big Bear City Community Services District Budget Available for Review; Service Rates Will Remain at 2007 Levels
May 3-9 Is California Wildfire Awareness Week; Homeowners Are Encouraged to Clear Defensible Space
The San Bernardino County Fire Department and the Mountain Area Safety Taskforce are this week recognizing California Wildfire Awareness Week. In preparation for the approaching high fire hazard period, this year’s statewide Wildfire Awareness Week theme is “You Provide the Defense, We’ll Provide the Offense”—and, by defense, homeowners and renters alike are encouraged to … [Read more...] about May 3-9 Is California Wildfire Awareness Week; Homeowners Are Encouraged to Clear Defensible Space