In anticipation of snow season, and bearing in mind the severe snows of last season, the City of Big Bear Lake is preparing a policy for overnight parking when snow conditions are in effect. As explained by City Manager Jeff Mathieu at the October 26 City Council meeting, “This is a resource to mitigate the towing of cars. It’s a courtesy we’re trying to provide our second … [Read more...] about Big Bear Lake City Council Considers Policy for Overnight Parking During Snow Conditions
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BBARWA Governing Board to Reorganize and Discuss Capital Improvement Plan in Today’s Meeting
The Governing Board of the Big Bear Area Regional Wastewater Agency—which includes Chair Liz Harris (representing Big Bear Lake City Council), Vice Chair John Day (Big Bear City Community Services District), Rick Herrick (Big Bear Lake City Council), Rick Ollila (Big Bear City Community Services District), and Tom Brandau (Fawnskin appointee)—meets at 5pm today for their … [Read more...] about BBARWA Governing Board to Reorganize and Discuss Capital Improvement Plan in Today’s Meeting
County Reports 17th Death from H1N1 Virus; Limited Vaccine Available to Priority Groups
The San Bernardino County Department of Public Health reports that there have been an additional six deaths from the H1N1 virus, now bringing the total to 17 for our county this year. Dr. Maxwell Ohikuare, the County’s Public Health Officer, notes that each of these patients had underlying health conditions and, he says, “The deaths occurred during the past three weeks, and … [Read more...] about County Reports 17th Death from H1N1 Virus; Limited Vaccine Available to Priority Groups
DWP’s Water Rate Restructuring Is a Go; City Council Votes 3-2 in Favor of Water Rate Increase
Water rates are going up for Big Bear Lake Department of Water and Power customers, given last night’s 3-2 vote by City Council in favor of the rate restructuring. The first of two increases, which averages nine percent, takes effect in January, with a second increase of nine percent for all customer classes scheduled for 18 months later, in July 2011. Though water rates will … [Read more...] about DWP’s Water Rate Restructuring Is a Go; City Council Votes 3-2 in Favor of Water Rate Increase
The DWP, County Supervisors, and BVUSD Budget Advisory Committee Hold Meetings on Tuesday
The Big Bear Lake Department of Water and Power’s Board of Commissioners meets for their regular meeting tomorrow morning (October 27) at 9am, during which time 20-year employees Frank Schilling and Danny Ent and five-year employee Michele Mrosek will be recognized. The DWP meeting, to be held at the DWP offices at 41972 Garstin Drive in Big Bear Lake, will also include Board … [Read more...] about The DWP, County Supervisors, and BVUSD Budget Advisory Committee Hold Meetings on Tuesday