Big Bear, CA, January 3, 2011, 8:00am - Due to the large amount of rain the Big Bear Valley received last week, the Big Bear Area Wastewater Agency, has been working overtime. According to Joe Hanford, Plant Superintendent of BBARWA, there was a substantial amount of inflow and infiltration from last week’s storm. The flow from the City of Big Bear Lake increased by 260%; the … [Read more...] about BBARWA Works Overtime To Deal With Overflows
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Winterize Your Vehicle
Big Bear, Ca, January, 3, 2011, 12:00pm - If you have not already done so, now is the time to make sure your vehicle is winter ready. Make sure your vehicle has antifreeze in it, by checking your radiator fluid level and add antifreeze as needed. Windsheild Wiper blades should be replaced, if needed. Adding a winter formula windshield wiper fluid will help deice your … [Read more...] about Winterize Your Vehicle
Small Power Outages Due to Downed Trees
Big Bear, Ca, December 30, 2010, 12:00pm - Last night when temperatures dropped into the single digits, a tree fell in the Fawnskin areas onto power lines, leaving an isolated section without power for a short time. Bear Valley Electric Crews have since fixed the problem and have moved onto another downed tree on Mill Creek Road. The downed tree fell into power lines, and a … [Read more...] about Small Power Outages Due to Downed Trees
Breakthrough Task Force Encourages Responsible Alcohol Consumption
Big Bear, Ca, December 30, 2010, 12:00pm - The Breakthrough Task Force, a coalition of local residents concerned about the problems that result from alcohol and drug use, encourages all local alcohol-related businesses to do their part to promote safety during the holidays, and the whole year through. They also remind everyone celebrating this holiday season, to CELEBRATE … [Read more...] about Breakthrough Task Force Encourages Responsible Alcohol Consumption
Flickering and Power Surges Occuring Valley Wide: Edison Working to Fix the Problem
Big Bear, Ca, December, 29, 2010, 1:00pm - You may have noticed flickering, or power surges since late afternoon Tuesday, December 28th. This is due to problems with the Southern California Edison Line that delivers power to the mountain. The flickering, and surges have been happening intermittently valley wide, however there have been no power outages. According to Bear … [Read more...] about Flickering and Power Surges Occuring Valley Wide: Edison Working to Fix the Problem