Big Bear Lake, CA -- The Board of Commissioners for the Department of Water and Power convened for a special meeting yesterday morning, during which time board elections were conducted. However, all existing positions remain intact, so Steve Foulkes will continue as the chairman of the board for the DWP, Fred Miller remains as vice chairman and Bill Giamarino as treasurer on … [Read more...] about Steve Foulkes Retains Position as DWP Chairman, Per Thursday’s Unanimous Board Election
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Alex Acheson, Elijah Solomon and Timothy Gatewood Graduate From Military Training
The Hometown News Service of the Army and Air Force has shared with us three recent graduations which, they say, when shared with the community serves as a boost to the morale of servicemen. With that, we are pleased to share that Alex Acheson, a 2006 Big Bear High School graduate and son of Robin Acheson of Sugarloaf, has just completed basic military training at Lackland Air … [Read more...] about Alex Acheson, Elijah Solomon and Timothy Gatewood Graduate From Military Training
New County Ordinance Allows for Code Enforcement Officers to Issue Citations, Fines; Bear City Property First to Be Cited in Third District
In January, San Bernardino County code enforcement officers issued their first administrative citation in the Third District, which includes the Big Bear Valley. The first citation was issued to a Big Bear City property owner using a single family residence as a rental property without the required short-term rental permit; the second citation was issued to a property owner in … [Read more...] about New County Ordinance Allows for Code Enforcement Officers to Issue Citations, Fines; Bear City Property First to Be Cited in Third District
BVUSD’s Superintendent Dr. Wright: “We Need Input From the Community As We Take a Look at the Budget”
Given the challenges of cuts to public education, Bear Valley Unified School District is looking at ways to keep important programs in place while also maintaining teaching positions. According to the district’s Superintendent Dr. Nancy Wright, “The bottom line is our community expects a comprehensive education for our kids, and our students deserve it. Our challenge is with … [Read more...] about BVUSD’s Superintendent Dr. Wright: “We Need Input From the Community As We Take a Look at the Budget”
Healthcare District Board to Appoint New Director Next Week; Shutta Continues as District’s Acting CEO
The Board of Directors for the Bear Valley Community Healthcare District convened on Saturday morning, during which time they reviewed the process by which they will determine a fifth board member, to replace Director and Treasurer Bill Speyers, who submitted his resignation from the elected post on December 31. It was determined that the existing board, which includes Dr. … [Read more...] about Healthcare District Board to Appoint New Director Next Week; Shutta Continues as District’s Acting CEO