Big Bear News, Big Bear Lake, CA - Yesterday’s meeting of the Pandemic Response Plan Committee was scheduled to form ideas of a Phase One re-opening of Big Bear’s economy. The nine panel committee submitted comments to City Manager, Frank Rush, on May 1st. Conclusions discussed at the May 4th meeting includes best practices for businesses to follow to avoid the … [Read more...] about Committee Proposes Partial Reopening of Big Bear Lake Businesses
Committee to Re-Open Big Bear Economy Formed by Big Bear Lake City Council
Big Bear News - Big Bear Lake, CA - The Big Bear Lake City Council along with the San Bernardino County Supervisors under orders from the Governor's office had applied, among other things, social distancing and shelter at home rules due to COVID-19. Some densely populated areas of California have had more coronavirus cases and deaths than other counties and cities. Fear of … [Read more...] about Committee to Re-Open Big Bear Economy Formed by Big Bear Lake City Council
MWD Opens Big Bear Lake on May 1st with Phase One Limitations
Big Bear News - Big Bear, CA - In a Special Meeting held today for the Big Bear Lake Municipal Water District, the Board of Directors unanimously voted 5 to 0 to open Big Bear Lake in phases beginning on May 1st. General Manager Mike Stephenson stated that this has been a 3 week planning process and Phase One will be a controlled, limited soft opening in an effort to allow for … [Read more...] about MWD Opens Big Bear Lake on May 1st with Phase One Limitations
Grant Funding Denied BBFD’s 2020 Chipping Program
Big Bear News - Big Bear, CA –Big Bear Fire Department announced that it will suspend its popular chipping program for the 2020 season. This grant-funded program has been highly successful helping residents create defensible space around their structures. The Fire Department actively researches and applies for hazardous fuel reduction grants to keep the chipping program and the … [Read more...] about Grant Funding Denied BBFD’s 2020 Chipping Program
One Positive Test for COVID-19 Following Last Friday’s Drive Up Testing Event
Big Bear News - Big Bear Lake, CA - Last night, San Bernardino County reported their test results from the mountain area COVID-19 testing event held in Big Bear on Friday, April 16th. Of the 229 specimens taken from individuals, only one tested positive for the virus. The County still reports 6 confirmed cases in the Big Bear Valley. It is unclear at this time … [Read more...] about One Positive Test for COVID-19 Following Last Friday’s Drive Up Testing Event