The Big Bear Lake City Council voted last night to increase the Development and Mitigation fee, which will be phased in over five years, starting September 1, 2009. The fee is charged to new developments in the City to mitigate their impact on infrastructure. It’s currently $873; by 2014, it will be $9,617. The council will also adopt a fee structure payment due by agreement at … [Read more...] about City Council Votes to Increase Development Fee; Ballard Sworn in as Fire Chief
Chipper Days Begin April 15th
Beginning Wednesday, April 15th, the City of Big Bear Lake is offering free roadside tree limb and brush trimming disposal to assist those property owners within City limits in creating defensible space around their homes. Fire Fuels Program Coordinator David Yegge says, “Just place branches and limbs at the curb, telephone the free Chipper Hotline at 909-752-2805 and Public … [Read more...] about Chipper Days Begin April 15th
Help for Disabled American Veterans
The organization, Disabled American Veterans, known as DAV, offers free help to veterans and members of their family providing counseling and claim filing assistance at the DAV Mobile Service Office. The next Mobile Serice Office location closest to the Big Bear area is in Riverside this Wednesday, April 15th from 9am to 3pm at the Disabled American Veteran’s Chapter #28 at … [Read more...] about Help for Disabled American Veterans
Lifestream Blood Drive at Stater Brothers
Lifestream, formally known as the Blood Banks of San Bernardino and Riverside counties, is holding a blood drive tomorrow in the Stater Brothers parking lot at 42171 Big Bear Boulevard. All healthy residents are invited to give the gift of life from 11am to 3pm. Giving blood only takes about an hour. Participants will receive a free 16-ounce orange juice courtesy of Stater … [Read more...] about Lifestream Blood Drive at Stater Brothers
“Tax Day Soiree” Fundraiser for High School Quad
Celebrate the end of tax season on Wednesday, April 15th at Big Bear High School’s Booster Club’s “Tax Day Soiree” fundraiser at Nottingham’s Friar Tucks Tavern from 5 to 9pm. The community is invited to enjoy an evening of music, dancing, door prizes, appetizers, a no-host bar and silent auction to help raise funds to complete the renovation of the high school Quad. The … [Read more...] about “Tax Day Soiree” Fundraiser for High School Quad