San Bernardino County, CA -- Long-time Assistant and Deputy Fire Chief Dan Wurl has been appointed as the new Fire Chief for the San Bernardino County Fire Department, assuming command from just-retired Fire Chief Pat Dennen, a Big Bear High School graduate who began his 36-year career as a firefighter as a volunteer with the Big Bear City Fire Department. Dennen’s successor … [Read more...] about Deputy Fire Chief Dan Wurl to Succeed Pat Dennen as Fire Chief for San Bernardino County Fire Department
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Though City Council Holds on Jeffries Road Apartment Complex Decision, Neighbors Voice Their Concerns During Public Hearing
Big Bear Lake, CA -- At the onset of yesterday evening’s Big Bear Lake City Council meeting, it was announced to a packed Hofert Hall that the agenda item pertaining to the affordable apartment complex on Jeffries Road would be held until Council’s June 28 meeting. Though no action was to be taken, per a request from the developer National Core of Rancho Cucamonga, to hold for … [Read more...] about Though City Council Holds on Jeffries Road Apartment Complex Decision, Neighbors Voice Their Concerns During Public Hearing
Department of Water and Power Goes Before City Council on June 14; Bill LaHaye Recognized, Standby Fee Continues, Board Vacancy Announced
Big Bear Lake, CA -- Though the Department of Water and Power did not hold their regular monthly meeting this morning (due to lack of a quorum), the agency did take center stage a few times during last night’s Big Bear Lake City Council meeting. DWP General Manager Joel Dickson’s first trip to the podium on June 14 was to join Mayor Liz Harris in recognizing DWP’s Water … [Read more...] about Department of Water and Power Goes Before City Council on June 14; Bill LaHaye Recognized, Standby Fee Continues, Board Vacancy Announced
Recreation and Park District’s Advisory Commission Meet to Discuss Park Funding, Skatepark and Zoo
Big Bear Valley, CA -- The Advisory Commission for the Big Bear Valley Recreation and Park District—which, at present, includes Don Pletcher, Kathryn Poole, Gloria Rose, Bob Ybarra and, as of April, Helen Stearns—convenes for their monthly meeting this evening at 5pm at the Big Bear Senior Center. This evening’s meeting is scheduled to include administrative updates on … [Read more...] about Recreation and Park District’s Advisory Commission Meet to Discuss Park Funding, Skatepark and Zoo
Attention Seniors: Medicare Rebate Checks Spur Scam Artists
San Bernardino County, CA -- San Bernardino County, specifically the Department of Aging and Adult Services, has issued a warning to residents, particularly those who are Medicare beneficiaries. The U.S. Health and Human Services agency has been issuing $250 Medicare rebate checks (also known as the donut hole checks) to the estimated four million eligible Medicare … [Read more...] about Attention Seniors: Medicare Rebate Checks Spur Scam Artists