Big Bear Disposal secured 5.6 acres of industrial-zoned property on the North Shore seven years ago, in anticipation of recycling mandates that would dictate the use of more space in a local capacity. That time has come, according to Big Bear Disposal’s Recycling Coordinator Frank Forbes, given AB939, California’s original recycling bill, and SB1016, which Governor … [Read more...] about Big Bear Disposal to Share Specifics of Proposed Recycling Facility in Community Meeting on Saturday
Forest Service Crews Resume Pile Burning in Two Areas Off Highway 38; Smoke May Be Visible Today
Smoke may be visible in our area today (March 20), particularly to the Valley’s southeast toward Highway 38, as hazardous fuels pile burns continue on the San Bernardino National Forest. Today’s burns are taking place in the Barton Flats area, as well as a portion of the San Bernardino National Forest just off the highway, south of Angelus Oaks. During pile burns past, smoke … [Read more...] about Forest Service Crews Resume Pile Burning in Two Areas Off Highway 38; Smoke May Be Visible Today
Jim Erwin, Supervisor Derry’s Chief of Staff, Arrested on 10 Felony Counts Today
San Bernardino County employee Jim Erwin, who assumed the position of new Third District Supervisor Neil Derry’s chief-of-staff on December 1, was arrested at the County Government Center today (March 19), and is being held on $220,000 bail. The arrest stems from ten felony counts, including eight counts of perjury, according to San Bernardino County District Attorney Michael … [Read more...] about Jim Erwin, Supervisor Derry’s Chief of Staff, Arrested on 10 Felony Counts Today
Though Funds Are Not Currently Available, Big Bear Valley Recreation and Park District and Big Bear City Community Services District Are Committed to Paradise Park’s Completion
A hold on state Proposition 12 and 40 funds may affect the timeline for progress on Paradise Park, though the park sub-committees of the Big Bear Valley Recreation and Park District and the Big Bear City Community Services District still met on Tuesday, March 17. Moving forward, the park sub-committees agreed on three points: the committees will stay intact, and inform their … [Read more...] about Though Funds Are Not Currently Available, Big Bear Valley Recreation and Park District and Big Bear City Community Services District Are Committed to Paradise Park’s Completion