Given the financial state of the state, San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors Chairman Gary Ovitt is in opposition to any attempt by the State of California to impose unfunded mandates. In a statement issued by Chairman Ovitt, he says: “In these uncertain financial times when all scenarios are being reviewed regarding our current budget situation, it is important to keep … [Read more...] about County Supervisor Ovitt Issues Statement on Unfunded Mandates
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U.S. Census Employment Exams Offered in Big Bear Saturday and Monday
The next employment exam being offered for those interested in temporary, part-time work on the 2010 U.S. Census will be held tomorrow. Saturday’s exam takes place at 1pm at the BBARWA offices, located at 121 Palomino Drive in Big Bear City. A second opportunity will be offered on Monday, February 9 at both 10am and 1pm at the Big Bear Lake Civic Center, located at 39707 Big … [Read more...] about U.S. Census Employment Exams Offered in Big Bear Saturday and Monday
First Steps Toward Construction of New Dam Bridge Begin February 9
This Monday, February 9 marks a milestone in the history of the Big Bear dam bridge, as Flatiron Construction, Inc. takes the first steps toward construction of the long-awaited new bridge for Highway 18. The 2½ year, $39 million project commences with lane closures and flagging next week, as the contractors hired by CalTrans begin installing concrete barriers and restriping … [Read more...] about First Steps Toward Construction of New Dam Bridge Begin February 9
Big Bear as Foreclosure Alley? Not So, as Valley’s Home Foreclosure Rate Is 8.5%
On Wednesday’s edition of the “NBC Nightly News with Brian Williams,” Big Bear was erroneously singled out as the community with the highest rate of home foreclosures in the nation. Early in the news segment, NBC ran a video clip of mailboxes in Big Bear while the voiceover said, “This is Big Bear, California, part of what’s come to be known as Foreclosure Alley in Southern … [Read more...] about Big Bear as Foreclosure Alley? Not So, as Valley’s Home Foreclosure Rate Is 8.5%
County Supervisors Approve Five-Year Lease Extension for Verizon on Bertha Peak Tower
Though San Bernardino County Supervisors did not yet make a BBARWA Board appointment this week, they did approve the other Big Bear-specific agenda item at Tuesday morning’s meeting in San Bernardino. Supervisors approved the retro-active lease extension that would allow for Verizon Wireless to utilize the antenna tower and rack space on Bertha Peak, which is on the North Shore … [Read more...] about County Supervisors Approve Five-Year Lease Extension for Verizon on Bertha Peak Tower