Big Bear Lake, CA -- “The call was almost a year ago,” Event Resources Director Rick Bates told the City Council of Big Bear Lake, “when we came to you with a proposal to bring the Amgen Tour of California to Big Bear.” Fast forward to the present, and the cycling race—the largest in North America and said to be on par with the Tour de France—is cycling into Big Bear in just 24 … [Read more...] about Crowds Anticipated for May 21 Big Bear Climb of Amgen Tour Cycling Race: “As If It Is a Saturday Night Fourth of July”
Government
Moonridge Animal Park May Move–to the Other End of the Golf Course; Purchase of 10+ Acre Parcel on County Supervisors’ Agenda
Big Bear Lake, CA -- After 50 years in Moonridge, the Moonridge Animal Park is slated for a new location—this one on the northern, rather than southern, end of Big Bear Mountain Resorts’ golf course. Pending the authorization of purchase, agendized for the San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors’ approval tomorrow, the zoo may finally have a permanent home on a 10.46 acre … [Read more...] about Moonridge Animal Park May Move–to the Other End of the Golf Course; Purchase of 10+ Acre Parcel on County Supervisors’ Agenda
DWP, School Board and BBARWA Meet This Week, Among Other Agencies
Big Bear Valley, CA -- This being the fourth week of the month, a number of regular government meetings are scheduled to take place. In addition to this evening’s City Council meeting and tomorrow morning’s San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors meeting, the Board of Commissioners for the Department of Water and Power convene at 9am Tuesday; the April 27 DWP meeting, to be … [Read more...] about DWP, School Board and BBARWA Meet This Week, Among Other Agencies
City Council Convenes to Review Budget, TPHR Fees, and Street Closures for May 21 Cycling Race
Big Bear Lake, CA -- The City Council for the City of Big Bear Lake meets for their first regular meeting of the month this evening, with open session scheduled to begin at 6:30pm in Hofert Hall in the Big Bear Lake Civic Center. This evening’s meeting, to be led by Mayor Liz Harris, will include a presentation from the Green Building Council. A Public Hearing item will address … [Read more...] about City Council Convenes to Review Budget, TPHR Fees, and Street Closures for May 21 Cycling Race
Free Help Available for Bear Valley Businesses
The City of Big Bear Lake Improvement Agency has partnered with the Inland Empire Small Business Development Center to provide free counseling and training services to local businesses. The no-cost consulting will include writing a business plan, growth strategies, marketing, QuickBooks, home-based businesses, accounting, and finding financing. To schedule an appointment or to … [Read more...] about Free Help Available for Bear Valley Businesses