The continued threat of the invasive Quagga Mussel may prompt some additional boat launch ramp regulations and increased lake permit fees in the 2009 boating season. The Board of Directors of the Municipal Water District will consider both of these issues in tomorrow's 1pm meeting, to be held at the MWD offices at 40524 Lakeview Drive. Given the added expense of Quagga … [Read more...] about Quagga Mussel Threat to Big Bear Lake May Prompt New Regulations by Municipal Water District
U.S. Geological Survey Records 1.6 Magnitude Earthquake in Our Area Today
We had a small earthquake in our area this afternoon. The U.S. Geological Survey reports a 1.6 magnitude quake was centered five miles east of Big Bear City at 1:19pm. The 1.6 tremor registered a depth of nearly three miles. Other recent quakes in our area were recorded on January 31 and 29, and registered magnitudes of 1.2 and 1.5 respectively. Our largest local earthquake in … [Read more...] about U.S. Geological Survey Records 1.6 Magnitude Earthquake in Our Area Today
Three Public Hearing Items on Today’s Planning Commission Agenda
There will be three Public Hearing items at this afternoon’s meeting of the Planning Commission of Big Bear Lake, which takes place in Hofert Hall at 1:15pm. The three items open to public comment include three requests: to construct a two-story, 18,000 square foot beginners center on a 3+ acre parcel at Snow Summit Ski Resort, approval to operate a church (the Bear Valley … [Read more...] about Three Public Hearing Items on Today’s Planning Commission Agenda
Big Bear City Firefighter Fluke Honored for Off-Duty Lifesaving Effort
Big Bear City Fire Chief Jeff Willis honored one of the department’s paid-call firefighters with the CPR Lifesaver Ribbon before the CSD Board of Directors this week. Paid-call firefighter Justin Fluke saved the life of a six-year-old girl while he was working as a waiter at the Peppercorn Grille. Chief Willis told those in attendance at the February 2 CSD meeting, “Justin did … [Read more...] about Big Bear City Firefighter Fluke Honored for Off-Duty Lifesaving Effort