The Big Bear Sheriff’s Station oversaw a parole and probation compliance operation over the weekend, which resulted in 18 arrests within the Big Bear Valley. Per the statement just issued by the San Bernardino Couty Sheriff’s Department: “On Saturday, June 27, the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department, Big Bear Station, conducted a Parole and Probation Compliance … [Read more...] about 18 Arrests, Including Four Felony Charges, Result of Saturday’s Parole and Probation Compliance Operation
Given Holiday Weekend, No Outdoor Watering for DWP Customers on Friday or Saturday
For water customers of the Department of Water and Power, there will be additional water use restrictions over the Fourth of July holiday, so you may want to plan to do your outdoor watering in the meantime. On Friday and Saturday of this week, DWP customers serviced in Big Bear Lake, Sugarloaf, Fawnskin and Lake Williams are asked to refrain from watering, in order to allow … [Read more...] about Given Holiday Weekend, No Outdoor Watering for DWP Customers on Friday or Saturday
Bear Valley Electric’s CARE Program Offers 20% Discount to Low-Income Households; CARE Sign-Ups at Kmart Tomorrow
Low-income individuals and families who are full-time residents of the Big Bear Valley may be eligible for a 20% discount on electric service through the California Alternate Rates for Energy, or CARE, program. Qualifying households of 1 or 2 persons cannot exceed a gross annual income of $30,500 to be eligible for CARE, the benefits of which are covered by other utility … [Read more...] about Bear Valley Electric’s CARE Program Offers 20% Discount to Low-Income Households; CARE Sign-Ups at Kmart Tomorrow
Two Earthquakes in Big Bear Valley in Last 24 Hours
This past Sunday marked the 17th anniversary of the 6.4 magnitude earthquake, which rattled Big Bear Valley on the morning on June 28, 1992. In the last 24 hours, we have had another two earthquakes centered in our area. This morning (June 30) at 3:03am, the U.S. Geological Survey reports an earthquake of a 1.7 magnitude, centered four miles northwest of Big Bear Lake and at a … [Read more...] about Two Earthquakes in Big Bear Valley in Last 24 Hours
Local Fire Departments Transition to New Dispatch Provider This Week
As of this week, the Big Bear City and Big Bear Lake Fire Departments are switching dispatch centers. As, effective July 1, Desert Communications in Victorville is closing its doors, both of our local fire departments are converting to dispatch through ConFire Joint Powers Authority, which already serves San Bernardino County Fire’s station #49 in Fawnskin. Our local fire … [Read more...] about Local Fire Departments Transition to New Dispatch Provider This Week