Tomorrow morning’s meeting of the Board of Commissioners of the Department of Water and Power will include a presentation recognizing outgoing Vice Chairman Barbara Willey, and the swearing in of Commissioner Fred Miller and new-to-the-Board Karen Dally, both of whom have been appointed by City Council to serve four-year terms. Though Steve Foulkes will remain chairman of the … [Read more...] about DWP Board to Elect New Vice Chairman in Tuesday Morning Meeting
Summer Storms Bring Lightning-Caused Fires
Firefighters had their hands full over the weekend tending to multiple fires and several false alarms. Only two fires were still burning by Sunday morning, at Shields Peak in the San Gorgonio Wilderness. Throughout Saturday afternoon and evening, crews responded to ten brush fires near Juniper Point, Bertha Peak, Erwin Lake, Seven Oaks, Angelus Oaks and Mentone. That one … [Read more...] about Summer Storms Bring Lightning-Caused Fires
Council To Consider Affordable Housing Today
The Big Bear Lake Planning Commission is recommending that the City Council approve a proposed affordable housing project in their meeting today. The 42-unit apartment complex on Knickerbocker Road will include additional visitor parking at the request of the Commission last week. The developer had already agreed to other modifications, such as a solid tree management plan … [Read more...] about Council To Consider Affordable Housing Today
Vaccines Help Save Lives
The Bear Valley Unified School District resumes classes on August 4, and now is a good time to ensure that your children are fully immunized. To prevent diseases from spreading, children are required to receive several immunizations before attending school and childcare. Ensuring that infants and young children receive all of their vaccinations on time is one of the most … [Read more...] about Vaccines Help Save Lives