After a nearly three-month race, Fawnskin has this month named their new Honorary Mayor in Dave Hough. Fawnskin resident and military veteran Hough, who ran against writer Bradley Winch and Moose member Dennis London in the friendly competition, earned the title of mayor by bringing in the most change, per Lori Gardiner, President of the North Shore Improvement Association, the … [Read more...] about Change Is Good: Hough Named Fawnskin’s Honorary Mayor
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Big Bear Chamber’s Annual Fundraiser and Food Fair Slated for February 8
The Big Bear Chamber of Commerce hosts their annual fundraiser, billed as the Fantasy Auction, Casino & Fabulous Food Fair, on Sunday February 8. The evening is a black tie-optional affair, and will include gourmet cuisine from local restaurants, items for auction, casino games, and an opportunity drawing with a cash prize of $1000. Tickets to the extravaganza, to be held … [Read more...] about Big Bear Chamber’s Annual Fundraiser and Food Fair Slated for February 8
MWD to Provide Quagga Inspector Training for 2009 Boating Season
As the threat of the invasive Quagga Mussel cost the Big Bear Municipal Water District nearly $100,000 in mitigation measures in 2008, the MWD Board held a public workshop on January 15 to determine how to off-set these costs in the coming boating season, while still keeping Big Bear Lake Quagga-free. Per the MWD's General Manager Scott Heule, representatives from local marinas … [Read more...] about MWD to Provide Quagga Inspector Training for 2009 Boating Season
City Council Holds on Rezoning Request for Senior Condo Complex
To rezone or not to rezone, that was the question before the City Council of Big Bear Lake last night, in once again reviewing the proposal for a 35-unit senior condominium complex on a 2.97 acre parcel, just west of the Big Bear Senior Center on the Boulevard across from Baker Pond. Though in months (and years) past, issues have been brought up with regard to eagle habitat, … [Read more...] about City Council Holds on Rezoning Request for Senior Condo Complex
Planning Commission Approves Newsrack Ordinance for Big Bear Lake
The visual clutter of assorted newsracks within Big Bear Lake will soon be modified, as the Planning Commission on January 7 approved the revised newsrack ordinance, which will now go before City Council for final approval. Though not yet on Council's agenda, when and if Council approves the ordinance, all wire, wood and plastic newsracks will have to be removed immediately, if … [Read more...] about Planning Commission Approves Newsrack Ordinance for Big Bear Lake