December is for the birds—at least insomuch as the Municipal Water District’s boat launch ramps are concerned. As of today, December 1, and through March 31, both the Carol Morrison East Boat Launch Ramp, on the North Shore at Stanfield Cutoff, and the Duane Boyer West Boat Launch Ramp, just west of Fawnskin, on Big Bear Lake are closed to boats and vehicles, per an agreement … [Read more...] about Boat Launch Ramps Closed for Season to Allow for American Bald Eagle Habitat
Government
County Supervisors Meet for Regular Weekly Meeting Tomorrow; Online Viewing Available
County Supervisors convene for their regular weekly meeting tomorrow morning, during which time San Bernardino County Superintendent of Schools Dr. Gary Thomas will share the Williams Settlement 2008-2009 annual report, addressing instructional materials, facilities, teacher credentialing and assignments for schools within San Bernardino County. Tuesday’s 10am meeting, to be … [Read more...] about County Supervisors Meet for Regular Weekly Meeting Tomorrow; Online Viewing Available
DWP to Implement Online Payment System for Water Customers
Water customers within the Big Bear Valley, which constitutes nearly 15,700 residences and businesses, will soon have the option of online payment availability. Just prior to the Thanksgiving holiday, the Board of Commissioners for the Department of Water and Power approved the online payment option, directing staff to get the software in place. Though no start date for this … [Read more...] about DWP to Implement Online Payment System for Water Customers
City Hosts Community Needs Identification Forum on Wednesday Afternoon
The City of Big Bear Lake hosts a Community Needs Identification Forum on Wednesday afternoon, and the public, local businesses, and civic and service organizations are invited to attend and provide input. The community needs, to cover 2010 through 2015, may include such items as public safety, facility access, transportation, fire protection, education, child care, health … [Read more...] about City Hosts Community Needs Identification Forum on Wednesday Afternoon
City of Big Bear Lake Reconsiders Friendship and Sister Cities Alliances; Families in Favor of Continuing 25-Year Relationship With Abtenau, Austria
The City of Big Bear Lake forged international friendships back in 1984, under then-Mayor John Eminger, aligning with Rosarito Beach, Mexico as our official Friendship City and Abtenau, Austria as our Sister City. Though interactions with Rosarito Beach have been limited in recent years, our Sister City in Abtenau has participated in a summer student study exchange program, … [Read more...] about City of Big Bear Lake Reconsiders Friendship and Sister Cities Alliances; Families in Favor of Continuing 25-Year Relationship With Abtenau, Austria