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
Government
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
Beck Joins CSD Board; Day Named President, McDonald VP
In her first duty on the Board of Directors of the Big Bear City Community Services District, Barbara Beck led the flag salute at the CSD meeting of January 5, which also included the Board's election of president and vice president for the coming year. As one of the five directors, Jeff Newsome, was unable to attend Monday's meeting, the election process was left to Beck (who … [Read more...] about Beck Joins CSD Board; Day Named President, McDonald VP
Long-Standing Poplar Tree at Meadow Park Felled by Rec and Park Staff as Limbs Overhung Tot Lot
Passersby along Park Avenue this morning in the 7am hour may have noticed a large tree down in Meadow Park, near the playground or "tot lot" area off the tennis courts. As it turns out, a crew from the Big Bear Valley Recreation and Park District cut down the poplar tree, guesstimated to be about 70 years old, as a safety precaution, as had been the case with another, smaller … [Read more...] about Long-Standing Poplar Tree at Meadow Park Felled by Rec and Park Staff as Limbs Overhung Tot Lot