Big Bear, Ca, November 1, 2011, 3:00pm - Southern California has a new insect that is praying on trees; particularly on Oak trees. The Goldpotted Oak Borer is an insect that is less than one-half inch long, has six golden yellow spots on its green wings and loves to feed on mature oak trees. So far it has only been found in San Diego County and seems to be isolated in the … [Read more...] about Goldspotted Oak Borer Infesting Oak Trees In So Cal
Government
City Seeks Homeowner Input on Housing Element
Big Bear, Ca, November 1, 2011, 12:00pm - The City of Big Bear Lake is seeking input from city homeowners. Every five years, the State of California Department of Housing and Community Development mandates cities to update the Housing Element of their General Plan. According to the City, this is done to force local jurisdictions to have policies and practices in place that do … [Read more...] about City Seeks Homeowner Input on Housing Element
Planning Commission To Look Into Alternative Methods To Inform Public
Big Bear, Ca, October 28, 2011, 4:00pm - In the future the City of Big Bear Lake may be using other methods to get information out to the public than the newspaper. Historically public notices have legally had to be published in the newspaper to announce issues that need public input, or that are to be brought to the public's attention. At a recent California League of Cities … [Read more...] about Planning Commission To Look Into Alternative Methods To Inform Public
County Seeks Applicants From Fawnskin Area For Commission
Big Bear, Ca, October 27, 2011, 3:00pm - County Supervisor Neil Derry is seeking applicants for the San Bernardino county service area of Fawnskin for board members on the Fawnskin advisory commission. The Commission was established in 1968 as a way for residents of the community to better communicate with county supervisors. There are currently three spots that need to be … [Read more...] about County Seeks Applicants From Fawnskin Area For Commission
BBARWA Refinances, Saves Money
Big Bear, Ca, October 27, 2011, 12:00pm - At the October 26th regular meeting of the Big Bear Area Wastewater Agency Board of Directors, board members approved the refinancing of the agencies outstanding debt. The refinancing will save BBARWA an estimated $557,000 and include interest savings from not having to borrow $606,000 to conduct a total replacement of the Lake Pump … [Read more...] about BBARWA Refinances, Saves Money