The San Bernardino Association of Governments, or SANBAG, is a coalition of elected officials and the transportation planning agency for San Bernardino County. One of the big projects proposed by SANBAG is the reconstruction of the 15 and 215 freeways interchange, to alleviate increased congestion that extends beyond the Devore area—but, in the meantime, a traffic alert system … [Read more...] about Mayor Pro Tem Jahn Reports on SANBAG’s Plans to Introduce 511 Traffic Alert System for Inland Empire
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City Council Approves New Development Mitigation Fee, TPHR Inspection Contracts, and Red Ant Hill Sidewalk Project
In other news from this week’s Big Bear Lake City Council meeting, all items on the May 11 Consent Calendar were approved, including the increase to the New Development Mitigation Fee. This item received a dissenting vote from Councilmember Darrell Mulvihill, who explained, “I don’t think we, as a city, should raise any fees at this time, because this isn’t the only fee over … [Read more...] about City Council Approves New Development Mitigation Fee, TPHR Inspection Contracts, and Red Ant Hill Sidewalk Project
County Supervisors Accept Additional $10 Million in Funding for County Fire’s Fuels Reduction Program; Sugarloaf Roads Tax to Continue
Continued fuels reduction, as implemented by the San Bernardino County Fire Department, will extend through July 2013, given County Supervisors’ approval in their meeting yesterday. In order for County Fire to receive an additional $10 million in federal funding, through a grant offered by the U.S. Forest Service, matching funds of 10%--or one million dollars—will be factored … [Read more...] about County Supervisors Accept Additional $10 Million in Funding for County Fire’s Fuels Reduction Program; Sugarloaf Roads Tax to Continue
San Bernardino County Sheriff Rod Hoops Meets With City Council, Captain Greg Garland; Captain Reports on First Year at Big Bear Sheriff’s Station
San Bernardino County’s new sheriff, Rod Hoops, who in February assumed the role held for 14 years by former Big Bear resident Gary Penrod, dined with the City Council of Big Bear Lake on Monday before being introduced at the May 11 Council meeting, along with Assistant Sheriff Warren Nobles and Deputy Chief Paul Cook, who also accepted Council’s proclamation in honor of Blue … [Read more...] about San Bernardino County Sheriff Rod Hoops Meets With City Council, Captain Greg Garland; Captain Reports on First Year at Big Bear Sheriff’s Station
Mailed Ballots Must Be Received by County Registrar On or Before May 19; Polls to Be Open 7am-8pm Next Tuesday
The statewide special election is just days away, and for those planning to submit a ballot for the May 19 election via mail, San Bernardino County Registrar of Voters Kari Verjil reminds voters to allow enough time for mail delivery, by mailing ballot sooner rather than later. Any ballots received after the special ballot pickup from the main San Bernardino Post Office at 8pm … [Read more...] about Mailed Ballots Must Be Received by County Registrar On or Before May 19; Polls to Be Open 7am-8pm Next Tuesday