Big Bear Valley, CA -- The National Weather Service has issued a Wind Advisory for our area, which is in effect for the mountains and deserts as of Tuesday morning and through Wednesday evening. This Wind Advisory is indicative of wind gusts of 25 to 35 miles per hour, and there is the likelihood of southwest gusts up to 50 miles per hour today and tomorrow. These winds may … [Read more...] about Mountain-Area Wind Advisory in Effect Through Wednesday Evening
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City to Address 300+ Potholes; New Big Bear Boulevard Signage Expected in April
Big Bear Lake, CA -- Winter storm damage has resulted in a number of potholes on streets in the Big Bear Valley—though you have probably already noticed as much in recent weeks. Within the City of Big Bear Lake, there are at least 300—perhaps as many as 400—pothole in need of repair, according to the City’s Engineer David Lawrence. In a presentation before City Council on March … [Read more...] about City to Address 300+ Potholes; New Big Bear Boulevard Signage Expected in April
Nine Feet of Snow Later, Big Bear Valley’s Winter Melts Into Spring on Saturday
Big Bear Valley, CA -- It was just eight Fridays ago, when we were buried under five feet of snow—roads were under an R3 requirement, all highways were closed, school was canceled, and power was out—and it seemed this day would never come, but spring arrives this weekend! Since the first of the winter season’s storms began on Friday, November 13, we have received about 113 … [Read more...] about Nine Feet of Snow Later, Big Bear Valley’s Winter Melts Into Spring on Saturday
Community Emergency Response Team to Review Damage Assessment Training; Others Welcome to Monday Meeting
Big Bear City, CA -- The Big Bear Valley’s Community Emergency Response Team meets on Monday evening for a monthly training session, which is also open to all interested community members. The March 22 meeting, to be held at the Big Bear Discovery Center at 6pm, will address damage assessment. CERT members will receive review on how to safely and efficiently assess damage in … [Read more...] about Community Emergency Response Team to Review Damage Assessment Training; Others Welcome to Monday Meeting
Tax Relief Offered to California’s Winter Storm Victims
Given the President’s federal declaration on Monday that severe winter storms resulted in a major disaster for some California counties, including San Bernardino, the Franchise Tax Board today (March 9) announced that special tax relief will be available to California taxpayers affected by the January storms; this will specifically be available to taxpayers in Calaveras, … [Read more...] about Tax Relief Offered to California’s Winter Storm Victims