The winds are strong today (April 15), and already we have received wind gusts over 45 miles per hour here in the Big Bear Valley. The National Weather Service has issued a High Wind Warning for our area, and this remains in effect until 11am today. Given this High Wind Warning, gusts up to 65 miles per hour are possible. Beyond this morning, the High Wind Warning is reduced to … [Read more...] about Strong Winds Expected Through Tonight; High Wind Warning In Effect Until 11am Wednesday
City Council Votes to Increase Development Fee; Ballard Sworn in as Fire Chief
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