Department of Water and Power customers outside of the City of Big Bear Lake, some of whom have long campaigned for opportunity to serve on the DWP Board of Commissioners, will be pleased to know that a meeting will be held on Monday morning, during which time an amendment to the city charter will be discussed. At present, only those who live in Big Bear Lake are eligible to … [Read more...] about City and DWP to Discuss City Charter Amendment for Board Requirements
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H1N1 Vaccine Now Available to All County Residents–and Free of Charge
Though not coming to a clinic in the Big Bear Valley, the H1N1 influenza vaccine will be available to all San Bernardino County residents, as of this coming Monday, December 21. Per the County’s Health Officer Dr. Maxwell Ohikhuare, “The delivery of the local vaccine supplies has increased enough to remove the restriction to priority groups. The H1N1 virus has been widespread … [Read more...] about H1N1 Vaccine Now Available to All County Residents–and Free of Charge
Hospital CEO Vi Colunga Placed on Paid Administrative Leave–Indefinitely
As noted here yesterday, hospital CEO Vi Colunga was placed on paid administrative leave on Tuesday evening, per a 3-2 vote of the Board of the Bear Valley Community Healthcare District in closed session. Those who voted in favor of the leave for Colunga are Board members Dr. Chris Fagan, Brad Summers and Kathy Bauch; those opposed were Board President Ron Peavy and Bill … [Read more...] about Hospital CEO Vi Colunga Placed on Paid Administrative Leave–Indefinitely
MWD Board to Discuss Eagle Point Dock Length Extension and Bear-Proof Trash Cans in Afternoon Meeting
Private boat dock owners in the Eagle Point area may have the opportunity to extend dock lengths beyond the current 70 foot dock regulation, pending a decision by the Big Bear Municipal Water District this afternoon. The MWD Board, which meets at 1:15pm at their offices at 40524 Lakeview Drive, will discuss a dock placement test policy for Eagle Point, a plan that the MWD’s … [Read more...] about MWD Board to Discuss Eagle Point Dock Length Extension and Bear-Proof Trash Cans in Afternoon Meeting
City Council Update: New PCFs Take Oath, Village Specific Plan Moves Forward, Marijuana Dispensaries Denied, and Street Name Changes Approved
This week’s meeting of the City Council of Big Bear Lake opened with two presentation items, including a proclamation recognizing Big Bear Discovery Center Director Denis Thomas (who retires in January after an eight-year run) and the oath of office to the Big Bear Lake Fire Department’s new paid call firefighters Jared Cheek, Jenny Plumhoff, Brian Geary, Brandon Draucker and … [Read more...] about City Council Update: New PCFs Take Oath, Village Specific Plan Moves Forward, Marijuana Dispensaries Denied, and Street Name Changes Approved