Big Bear Lake, CA, July 17, 2014 -- First Mountain Bank announced today the termination of the definitive agreement with First National Bank of Southern California that provided for the acquisition of First Mountain Bank by First National Bank of Southern California. A condition of the transaction required First National Bank to obtain regulatory approval of the agreement. … [Read more...] about First Mountain/First National Deal Falls Through
BBL City Council Awards Capital Improvement Contracts
Big Bear Lake, CA, July 16, 2014 - During Monday nights' meeting of the Big Bear Lake City Council, several capital improvement contracts were awarded with one large project in particular, rejected. Contracts for the Knickerbocker parking lot, the Paine to Bartlett sidewalk and sewer lift rehabilitation were awarded. But a 1.5 million dollar project designed to create the … [Read more...] about BBL City Council Awards Capital Improvement Contracts
Dogs From Hoarding Case Available Now at Weekend Adoption Event
Devore, CA, July 12, 2014 - On July 2, San Bernardino County Animal Care and Control rescued dozens of dogs from a neglectful hoarding situation near Phelan. They transported them to a veterinarian for examination and care for at the County’s Animal Shelter in Devore. Some of the dogs had such severely matted hair, it was hard to distinguish the front of the dog from the rear. … [Read more...] about Dogs From Hoarding Case Available Now at Weekend Adoption Event
July 4th Wrap-Up
Big Bear Lake, CA, July 10, 2014 - The lake level is about 9 1/2 feet down this week, and according to the Municipal Water District, the number of boats on the water was down over July 4th, compared to past years. Despite Independence Day falling on a Friday, there were only 349 vessels counted after 3pm. By comparison, there were 996 counted on July 4th in 1996 and 1,000 in … [Read more...] about July 4th Wrap-Up
City Council Seats Up For Election
Big Bear Lake, CA, July 10, 2014 - Three seats on the Big Bear Lake City Council are up for election in November. They are the seats of current Mayor Jay Obernolte, Mayor Pro Tem David Caretto, and Councilmember Rick Herrick. Persons interested in running may take out candidate filing papers beginning July 14. David Caretto and Rick Herrick have indicated they will be seeking … [Read more...] about City Council Seats Up For Election