Big Bear Lake, CA, June 6, 2012, 7:00pm - There has been a lot of discussion about the new open primary system for California voters and perhaps some confusion. Previously the election ballot a voter received was determined by party affiliation. But now the new ballots include all candidates regardless of their declared party affiliation. The primary included elections … [Read more...] about Open Primary California and Some Confusion
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Golf Fire A Reminder To Be Ready For Wildfires
Big Bear Lake, CA, June 6, 2012, 8:00am - Yesterday’s fire in Big Bear Valley is a reminder that we should always be prepared for wildfires. The Golf Fire, a small, slow moving vegetation fire that was reported in the Moonridge Area east of Villa Grove yesterday morning has been contained. John Miller of the US Forest Service told Big Bear News the small vegetation fire was … [Read more...] about Golf Fire A Reminder To Be Ready For Wildfires
CSD Board Meeting Tonight
Big Bear City, CA, June 4, 2012, 3:00pm - The Big Bear City Community Services District has a regular board meeting scheduled for tonight. The Board will discuss a resolution setting the District’s Special Fire Prevention and Protection Tax Levy for Fiscal Year 2012-2013. The tax was approved by voters of the District on June 8, 1999. The meeting begins at 5:30pm at 139 East … [Read more...] about CSD Board Meeting Tonight
American Cancer Society Relay For Life Of Big Bear To Hold Kickoff
Big Bear Lake, CA, June 4, 2012, 8:00am - On Wednesday, June 6 at 5:30pm, the American Cancer Society Relay For Life® of Big Bear will officially get underway as new and returning event volunteers and participants gather at Wyatt’s Saloon and Café to kickoff the Relay season. The kickoff will feature speakers committed to fighting cancer, and its also the first opportunity to … [Read more...] about American Cancer Society Relay For Life Of Big Bear To Hold Kickoff
Caltrans Awards $350 Million In Grants To Improve Public Transit And Air Quality
San Bernardino, CA, June 2, 2012, noon - Caltrans has awarded approximately $350 million in grants to improve public transit across California. An estimated 80 projects will upgrade transit service, purchase eco-friendly buses, modernize transit stations and create jobs throughout the state. The grants are funded through Proposition 1B, the 2006 voter-approved transportation … [Read more...] about Caltrans Awards $350 Million In Grants To Improve Public Transit And Air Quality