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
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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
Christmas Tree Recycling Offered by CSD and Big Bear Disposal
If you’re done enjoying your Christmas tree, there are tree recycling opportunities at either end of the Valley. Those within Big Bear Lake can leave trees at the recycling center on Garstin Drive (just west of Big Bear Boulevard) through January 16. Big Bear Disposal has a specially marked Christmas tree recycling station in the driveway next to the Buy Back Center, and the … [Read more...] about Christmas Tree Recycling Offered by CSD and Big Bear Disposal
Big Bear Receives More Snow, Though “Snow Conditions” Lifted Tuesday Morning; Extra Sessions at Ski Resorts
We received a dusting of snow last night, resulting in an inch of new powder at lower elevations within the Big Bear Valley, making for 17 inches of snow in December and a seasonal total now over two feet. This, coupled with snowmaking at the resorts, brings snow depth on open runs at Snow Summit and Bear Mountain to as much as 36 inches. Both ski resorts offer half-day … [Read more...] about Big Bear Receives More Snow, Though “Snow Conditions” Lifted Tuesday Morning; Extra Sessions at Ski Resorts
County Food Distribution Offered to Those in Need This Afternoon
Families and individuals in need are reminded that San Bernardino County food distribution takes place today [December 28], from noon to 2pm, at Community Church by the Lake, located on Big Bear Boulevard at Knickerbocker in Big Bear Lake. Those who wish to receive food, and are first-timers to the distribution opportunity, should bring photo ID, as well as proof of income and … [Read more...] about County Food Distribution Offered to Those in Need This Afternoon

