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
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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
Governor Schwarzenegger Reinstates Temporary Funding for DOVES and Other Domestic Violence Service Agencies
Budget cuts at the state level prompted cuts to DOVES this summer, resulting in a loss of $207,000—or, effectively, ¼ of the budget—for the local agency that provides Domestic Violence Education and Services for men, women and children, including a 17-bed shelter and a 24-hour crisis hotline, available at 800-851-7601. The financial cuts to DOVES prompted the closure of the … [Read more...] about Governor Schwarzenegger Reinstates Temporary Funding for DOVES and Other Domestic Violence Service Agencies
Final Vote on DWP’s Water Rate Restructuring to Go Before Big Bear Lake City Council This Evening
The City Council of Big Bear Lake meets for their second regular meeting of the month this evening at 6:30pm, in Hofert Hall in the Big Bear Lake Civic Center. This evening’s meeting is scheduled to include the final vote on, and adoption of, the proposed water rate increase for Department of Water and Power customers though, in its initial reading before Council, the rate … [Read more...] about Final Vote on DWP’s Water Rate Restructuring to Go Before Big Bear Lake City Council This Evening