Big Bear Valley, CA -- This weekend’s storm brought another five inches or so of snow to the Big Bear Valley, and up to eight to 10 inches to the higher elevations at the resorts. This latest snowfall brings our seasonal total (for the Valley floor at 6,750’) to about 110 inches; average totals tend to be about 62 inches for the entire season. Since Saturday’s flurries, all … [Read more...] about Latest Snowfall Brings Seasonal Total to Nearly Double Big Bear’s Average; Chain Requirements Lifted
Government
New Governing Board for BBARWA Selected
The Governing Board for the Big Bear Area Regional Wastewater Agency convened for their monthly meeting last Wednesday to vote on their Governing Board reorganization, which is performed annually. As a result, the BBARWA Governing Board will now be chaired by John Day of the Big Bear City Community Services District; Rick Ollila, who is a member of the Big Bear City Community … [Read more...] about New Governing Board for BBARWA Selected
Lighthouse Project’s Vision Includes Make a Million Smiles Campaign; Author Owen Encourages “Cowboy Ethics”
Big Bear Lake, CA -- Community leaders and those in child-involved groups were welcomed to participate in the third annual Vision 2010 Community Summit, hosted by the Lighthouse Project at the Big Bear Lake Performing Arts Center last night. Big Bear Lake Mayor Liz Harris opened the evening of inspiration and motivation to continue with child-honoring efforts in our community. … [Read more...] about Lighthouse Project’s Vision Includes Make a Million Smiles Campaign; Author Owen Encourages “Cowboy Ethics”
Dr. Michael Hartstein Assumes Fifth Seat on Healthcare District Board in 3-1 Vote
Big Bear Lake, CA -- The Bear Valley Community Healthcare District now has a five-member board, given Tuesday’s appointment of Dr. Michael Hartstein, one of six Valley residents to apply for the position on a term that extends through November. According to the district’s acting CEO Rudy Shutta, “Dr. Hartstein was appointed to fill the hospital board seat vacated by Bill … [Read more...] about Dr. Michael Hartstein Assumes Fifth Seat on Healthcare District Board in 3-1 Vote
County Supervisors Reduce Local Parks Commission by Two, Though a Vacancy Remains; Grant Funding to Be Pursued for Paradise Park
San Bernardino County Supervisors addressed Big Bear parks and park commissioners in their meeting on Tuesday. Per the recommendation from our Third District County Supervisor Neil Derry, the number of Advisory Commissioners for the Big Bear Valley Recreation and Park District was reduced from seven to five and, subsequently, Kathryn Poole was reappointed to another term on the … [Read more...] about County Supervisors Reduce Local Parks Commission by Two, Though a Vacancy Remains; Grant Funding to Be Pursued for Paradise Park