The Planning Commission of the City of Big Bear Lake meets for their regular meeting at 1:15pm in Hofert Hall today. This afternoon’s meeting will include a proclamation of appreciation for outgoing Commissioner Rick Hackney, and the swearing in of returning Commissioners Craig Smith and Richard Lambert and just-appointed Commissioner Jim DeGroot, each of whom will serve a … [Read more...] about City of Big Bear Lake’s Planning Commissioners to Take Oath of Office Today, Before Reviewing Three Public Hearing Items
Boulder Bay Park’s New Landscaping Project Now Going to Bid; City Council Debates Trees, Water Features and Marina Permit for Park
The Boulder Bay Park is one step closer to the implementation of upgrades and new features, given Monday’s action by the City Council of Big Bear Lake. Based on the award of a $350,000 grant, approved by the California Transportation Commission, enhancements to the park, initially approved by the Planning Commission, were reviewed by Council, once broken down by city staff into … [Read more...] about Boulder Bay Park’s New Landscaping Project Now Going to Bid; City Council Debates Trees, Water Features and Marina Permit for Park
The Rotary Club Takes a Stand at City Council: They Are a Service Club, Not a Political Organization
The Rotary Club of Big Bear Lake also took center stage at Monday evening’s meeting of the City Council of Big Bear Lake. The service club’s President Eric Lewis thanked the City for their assistance in the Fourth of July fireworks display which, Lewis noted, came together thanks to the Rotary volunteers who contributed over 850 man hours in four days in order to produce a … [Read more...] about The Rotary Club Takes a Stand at City Council: They Are a Service Club, Not a Political Organization
USGS Records Two Earthquakes in Our Area Today
We just had an earthquake in our area this afternoon. The 1.7 magnitude quake was centered seven miles northwest of Big Bear City at 1:24pm, and registered a depth of just over four miles. Earlier today, just before 8am, there was a 2.0 magnitude quake which, per the U.S. Geological Survey, was centered just southeast of Lucerne Valley and about 12 miles north of Big Bear City. … [Read more...] about USGS Records Two Earthquakes in Our Area Today
On the Agenda: City Council Discusses Amendment to City Charter That Only Allows Big Bear Lake Residents on DWP Board
At the behest of DWP customers residing outside of Big Bear Lake, including CSD Director Marge McDonald, the City Council of Big Bear Lake addressed the city charter, as it pertains to appointment requirements for the Department of Water and Power’s Board of Commissioners. City attorney Stephen Deitsch outlined that the charter, amended in 1985, would allow for a change in DWP … [Read more...] about On the Agenda: City Council Discusses Amendment to City Charter That Only Allows Big Bear Lake Residents on DWP Board