Big Bear City, CA -- The Board of Directors for the Big Bear Airport District, led by third-round President Jay Obernolte, convened for their monthly meeting this week and, among other items, addressed three ongoing topics. Among those, the revised Directors Policy Manual, which also outlines committee responsibilities, was approved. Airport staff, led by General Manager Pete … [Read more...] about Airport District Grants Easement for Construction of Big Bear Disposal Facility
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Fifteen Local Seats on November Ballot; Candidate Filing Begins Monday, July 12
Big Bear Valley, CA -- Come Monday, July 12, those interested in running for local office in the November General Election may file candidate papers with the San Bernardino County Registrar of Voters. The November 2, 2010 election will include federal, state and county offices (with candidates nominated in the June Primary Election), as well as 15 offices specific to the Big … [Read more...] about Fifteen Local Seats on November Ballot; Candidate Filing Begins Monday, July 12
Big Bear Feels 5.4 Quake in the Desert; 2.1 Magnitude Tremor Near Big Bear City
Big Bear Valley, CA -- Yesterday evening’s big rattler, centered near Borrego Springs at 4:53pm, has (since our 5pm newscast) been downgraded to a magnitude 5.4 earthquake, per the U.S. Geological Survey, and has been followed by countless aftershocks in the area about 25 miles south of Palm Springs. Specific to the Big Bear Valley, we did have one earthquake centered about … [Read more...] about Big Bear Feels 5.4 Quake in the Desert; 2.1 Magnitude Tremor Near Big Bear City
City of Big Bear Lake Seeks Residents for Appointment to Planning Commission, DWP Board
Big Bear Lake, CA -- The City of Big Bear Lake has two vacancies to fill—one on the Planning Commission, the other on the Department of Water and Power Board of Commissioners—on terms that extend through June 2013. The Planning Commission is a five-member body, appointed by City Council, and meets on first and third Wednesday afternoons to make recommendations to Council on … [Read more...] about City of Big Bear Lake Seeks Residents for Appointment to Planning Commission, DWP Board
Despite Influx of Crowds for Fourth of July, Sheriff’s Captain Reports, “We Had Relatively Few Incidents”
Big Bear Valley, CA -- This year’s Fourth of July weekend in the Big Bear Valley was marred by the July 5 drowning of an 18-year-old from Yucca Valley, though, given the influx of crowds here for the holiday, local law enforcement and fire agencies report that it was a relatively calm weekend. In addition to an extra 20 deputies on patrol, the Big Bear Sheriff’s Station’s law … [Read more...] about Despite Influx of Crowds for Fourth of July, Sheriff’s Captain Reports, “We Had Relatively Few Incidents”