Big Bear Lake, CA -- Big Bear Lake firefighters were recognized during this week’s City Council meeting, in a presentation by Fire Chief Rod Ballard and Mayor Liz Harris. Those singled out for recognition and service pins were Captain John Arden and Firefighter David Jayne. Chief Ballard pointed out that Arden had been in Big Bear during the winter of 1969, though his career … [Read more...] about Big Bear Lake City Council Recognizes Firefighters, School District; New Housing Agreement Approved
Municipal Water District Reminds: Do Not Walk on Boat Docks or Lake Ice
Big Bear Lake, CA -- With an abundance of snow this season, the Big Bear Municipal Water District, the agency that oversees the lake, has noticed more than usual snow load on boat docks this winter. Given the extra weight on these floating structures, the MWD notes that extra caution should be exercised; dock owners and visitors need to refrain from walking on any dock. … [Read more...] about Municipal Water District Reminds: Do Not Walk on Boat Docks or Lake Ice
City Council Prioritizes Local Needs for Community Development Block Grant Funding
Big Bear Lake, CA -- A host of local social service agencies and non-profits were in attendance at Monday’s City Council meeting, to make their pleas for federal funding through Community Development Block Grants, which are administered by the County of San Bernardino based on recommendations made by the City Council of Big Bear Lake. Prior to presentations from 10 different … [Read more...] about City Council Prioritizes Local Needs for Community Development Block Grant Funding
Seasonal Snow Totals Now Over 100″ for Big Bear; Still, BVUSD Schools in Session Wednesday
Big Bear Valley, CA -- Yesterday’s Winter Storm Warning resulted in another eight inches of snowfall here in the Big Bear Valley, with totals at about 10 inches atop ski resorts Bear Mountain and Snow Summit, making for a seasonal snow total of over 100 inches for the Big Bear Valley! To put this in perspective, average snow accumulation totals for a season tend to be at about … [Read more...] about Seasonal Snow Totals Now Over 100″ for Big Bear; Still, BVUSD Schools in Session Wednesday