The Big Bear Lake City Council holds their next regular meeting at 6:30pm on Monday, September 28. Improvement agency items include possible action on the business assistance in the Village, and on the proposed Small Business Facade and Sign Improvment Program. Also on the IA table an approximate $100,000 expenditure in village lighting upgrades, and the City assuming … [Read more...] about City Council Meets Monday
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Judge’s Ruling Announced in Bear Valley Electric’s Rate Increase Proposal; CPUC to Vote on First Year Increase of 15.85%
The ruling is in with regard to Bear Valley Electric’s proposed rate increase, which, when initially proposed by their parent company Golden State Water in 2008, was a request for an additional $6.8 million in revenue, phased in over four years. The proposed decision of Administrative Law Judge Farrar, issued this month, is to provide for a $6.3 million increase, as was settled … [Read more...] about Judge’s Ruling Announced in Bear Valley Electric’s Rate Increase Proposal; CPUC to Vote on First Year Increase of 15.85%
Replanting in the Burn Areas of 2007’s Butler #2 Fire to Be Focus of SBNFA’s Public Lands Day
This Saturday, September 26 is National Public Lands Day on the National Forest. Last year’s Public Lands Day was honored in all 50 states with the participation of over 120,000 individuals who planted more than 1.6 million trees at over 1,800 events. This year, for the 16th annual Public Lands Day, the San Bernardino National Forest Association invites volunteers to contribute … [Read more...] about Replanting in the Burn Areas of 2007’s Butler #2 Fire to Be Focus of SBNFA’s Public Lands Day
County Supervisors Direct Nearly $4 Million in Federal Stimulus Funds to Needs of County’s Homeless and Low-Income
Funding from President Obama’s American Recovery and Reinvestment Act will be making its way to San Bernardino County (and the Big Bear Valley), to help prevent homelessness and provide housing to low-income residents, given an action taken by the San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors in their meeting yesterday. Nearly $2.9 million in contracts with four area service … [Read more...] about County Supervisors Direct Nearly $4 Million in Federal Stimulus Funds to Needs of County’s Homeless and Low-Income
Big Bear City Community Services District Directors Approve Well Site Purchase, Receive Audit Report, and Recognize Employee Magana
The Big Bear City Community Services District received their fiscal year 2008/2009 audit report at this week’s meeting, and though the district’s General Fund expenditures were higher (in part due to increased salary and benefits costs, prompted by the updated Safety Employees’ MOU), CSD’s revenues exceeded expenses by over $348,000. According to audit presenter Ken Al-Imam of … [Read more...] about Big Bear City Community Services District Directors Approve Well Site Purchase, Receive Audit Report, and Recognize Employee Magana