Big Bear, Ca, November 18, 2011, 3:00pm - Over the last few months the San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors has been against the proposed State Responsibility Area Fire Fee that would give residents of unincorporated mountain areas in California an extra fee of $150.00. The board opposed the fee, as the fee was what they thought of as an illegal tax. The fee was sent to … [Read more...] about State Fire Fee Approved
Fire/Safety
Chipper Program Continues To Create Defensible Space
Big Bear, Ca, November 16, 2011, 12:00pm - Many residents within the Big Bear Valley have once again created defensible space on their property, and utilized the free curbside chipper program put on by the Big Bear Valley Fire Protection program Thin Is In. The program, which started in 2006, has rapidly grown over the years with 3,068 requests for chipping in 2011, and over … [Read more...] about Chipper Program Continues To Create Defensible Space
Prepare Vehicle For Winter Weather
Big Bear, Ca, November 15, 2011, 8:00am - The Big Bear Sheriff’s Station is encouraging all motorists to be prepared for the winter months. The Sheriff’s Department is advising that motorists not only get their vehicle winter ready, but to also have emergency supplies in your vehicle. Make sure your brakes, windshield wipers, defroster, heater and exhaust system are in top … [Read more...] about Prepare Vehicle For Winter Weather
As Temperatures Drop, Stay Off The Lake Ice
Big Bear, Ca, November 14, 2011, 12:00pm - As the weather gets colder in Big Bear Valley, the Big Bear Municipal Water District is reminding everyone of the dangers of walking on lake ice. Not only can it cost you your life, it can cost you money, and jeopardize the safety of rescuers. Every winter the San Bernardino County Sheriff and MWD receive calls related to people … [Read more...] about As Temperatures Drop, Stay Off The Lake Ice
BBARWA Recieves Award For Excellence in Budget Planning!
Big Bear, Ca, November 9, 2011, 12:00pm - The Big Bear Area Wastewater Agency has received another Distinguished Budget Presentation Award from the Government Finance Officers Associations of the United States and Canada for the agencies fiscal year of 2011-2012 operating budget. This will now be the 4th consecutive year that BBARWA and the agencies finance department have … [Read more...] about BBARWA Recieves Award For Excellence in Budget Planning!