Applications are now being accepted for the San Bernardino County Grand Jury, as this year’s recruiting period is earlier and longer in order to accurately process the numerous applications submitted. Successful applicants will serve as grand jurors for the period beginning July 1, 2010 and ending June 30, 2011. To be eligible for selection, San Bernardino County residents must … [Read more...] about Judge Douglas Elwell Named New Presiding Judge for County’s Superior Court; Grand Juror Applications Now Being Accepted
Government
Planning Commission and Airport District to Hold Board Reorganizations on Wednesday; Airport District Celebrates 30 Years
January signals board reorganizations for local agencies and districts, though the City Council of Big Bear Lake elected Liz Harris as mayor in December. On Monday, the Community Services District named Marge McDonald to the presidential post, though the secret ballot aspect of the election will prompt a new vote this month or next. As of tomorrow, January 6, both the Big Bear … [Read more...] about Planning Commission and Airport District to Hold Board Reorganizations on Wednesday; Airport District Celebrates 30 Years
Marge McDonald Named Community Services District President for East Valley Following Secret Ballot
After nearly nine years on the Board of Directors for the Big Bear City Community Services District, Marge McDonald was elected CSD’s president in their meeting last night. Current Directors John Day, Jeff Newsome and Rick Ollila have each served two terms as president in the last six years, so this is the first round for McDonald in CSD’s top post. Outgoing President John Day … [Read more...] about Marge McDonald Named Community Services District President for East Valley Following Secret Ballot
Third Time for Ollila or Newsome, or First for McDonald or Beck? CSD to Select New President to Succeed Day
The Board of Directors for the Big Bear City Community Services District had scheduled their board reorganization for their second December meeting on December 21, though that was adjourned due to lack of a quorum; their first December meeting had also been adjourned, although that was due to severe snow on December 7. So, as of this evening at 5:30pm, Directors Jeff Newsome, … [Read more...] about Third Time for Ollila or Newsome, or First for McDonald or Beck? CSD to Select New President to Succeed Day
California’s ‘Move Over, Slow Down’ Law Takes Effect January 1
Some new traffic laws take effect as of the new year, among those is the now-permanent Move Over law. Effective January 1, if driving on a freeway and approaching a lane immediately adjacent to a stationary emergency vehicle, tow truck or CalTrans vehicle displaying emergency lights, drivers must move over to a freeway lane not immediately adjacent to the official vehicle; if … [Read more...] about California’s ‘Move Over, Slow Down’ Law Takes Effect January 1