We wish to extend a huge thank you to our community for your amazing show of support for ‘Run The Bear – Big Bear Lake Marathon.’ Thanks to all of you, this huge event was a huge success. Over 1,300 participants--some traveling from as far as Australia to run here--were thrilled by our spectacular scenery, challenging hills and altitude, well-stocked and staffed aid and medical … [Read more...] about A Community Thank You from The Lighthouse Project for Making the Run the Bear Big Bear Lake Marathon a Success
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Judge’s Ruling Announced in Bear Valley Electric’s Rate Increase Proposal; CPUC to Vote on First Year Increase of 15.85%
The ruling is in with regard to Bear Valley Electric’s proposed rate increase, which, when initially proposed by their parent company Golden State Water in 2008, was a request for an additional $6.8 million in revenue, phased in over four years. The proposed decision of Administrative Law Judge Farrar, issued this month, is to provide for a $6.3 million increase, as was settled … [Read more...] about Judge’s Ruling Announced in Bear Valley Electric’s Rate Increase Proposal; CPUC to Vote on First Year Increase of 15.85%
County Supervisors Direct Nearly $4 Million in Federal Stimulus Funds to Needs of County’s Homeless and Low-Income
Funding from President Obama’s American Recovery and Reinvestment Act will be making its way to San Bernardino County (and the Big Bear Valley), to help prevent homelessness and provide housing to low-income residents, given an action taken by the San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors in their meeting yesterday. Nearly $2.9 million in contracts with four area service … [Read more...] about County Supervisors Direct Nearly $4 Million in Federal Stimulus Funds to Needs of County’s Homeless and Low-Income
Men Challenged to “Walk a Mile in Her Shoes”; DOVES Hosts Domestic Violence Awareness Month Kick-Off
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and DOVES will highlight the theme “Healthy Relationships—Partners’ Work” by hosting a special event on the 27th, the last Sunday in September. As with last year, DOVES hosts the “Walk a Mile in Her Shoes” march through the Village, during which time men from the community are invited to join the Big Bear High School football team … [Read more...] about Men Challenged to “Walk a Mile in Her Shoes”; DOVES Hosts Domestic Violence Awareness Month Kick-Off
Need Help With Utility Bills? Bear Valley Electric Hosts HEAP Application Processing on Tuesday
Families and individuals who could use financial assistance with utility bills can start readying the paperwork, as Bear Valley Electric Service will be hosting HEAP application processing next week. Starting next Tuesday morning, September 29 at 9am, applications for HEAP, which stands for the Home Energy Assistance Program, will be accepted for the first 30 in line, another … [Read more...] about Need Help With Utility Bills? Bear Valley Electric Hosts HEAP Application Processing on Tuesday