Thursday’s dedication of Big Bear Valley’s new Emergency Operations Center was an exciting day for members of Mountain Mutual Aid, who’d used the garage of the Big Bear City Fire Department to oversee emergency operations during 2003’s Old Fire, and members of the U.S. Air Force’s Civil Air Patrol Squadron 6750 which, per Commander Bruce Black, “As far as we know, we are now … [Read more...] about Community Celebrates Opening and Dedication of Valley’s First Emergency Operations Center
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Sheriff’s Department Provides Guidelines to Protect Against Fraudulent Phone Calls and Solicitations
Valley residents may have received fraudulent phone calls in recent weeks—some being cited include false calls to seniors from the County’s Department of Public Health, as well as threats of discontinued MediCal coverage if vital information is not provided. Given the upcoming holidays, residents should also be wary of solicitations for monetary donations. The Big Bear … [Read more...] about Sheriff’s Department Provides Guidelines to Protect Against Fraudulent Phone Calls and Solicitations
CSD to Participate in Cooperative Effort to Provide POD Trailer to Big Bear Valley, for Use in Emergency Situations
The Board of Directors for the Big Bear City Community Services District met for their second regular meeting of the month last night, during which time CSD’s Water Department overseen by Tim Moran was awarded the district’s third quarter Safety Award. There were no action items on the agenda, though the Board did approve all items on the Consent Calendar, including a Solid … [Read more...] about CSD to Participate in Cooperative Effort to Provide POD Trailer to Big Bear Valley, for Use in Emergency Situations
City Council Approves Overnight Snow Parking Policy and FOG Ordinance; Resort Shuttle Request Pulled from Consideration
Monday’s scheduled Public Hearing item before the Big Bear Lake City Council, to consider a vehicle permit request to allow Big Bear Mountain Resorts to operate their inter-mountain shuttle on residential streets, including Evergreen Drive, on peak weekends did not receive consideration—however, this was due to the resorts’ withdrawal of their application. Council did … [Read more...] about City Council Approves Overnight Snow Parking Policy and FOG Ordinance; Resort Shuttle Request Pulled from Consideration
County Reports 17th Death from H1N1 Virus; Limited Vaccine Available to Priority Groups
The San Bernardino County Department of Public Health reports that there have been an additional six deaths from the H1N1 virus, now bringing the total to 17 for our county this year. Dr. Maxwell Ohikuare, the County’s Public Health Officer, notes that each of these patients had underlying health conditions and, he says, “The deaths occurred during the past three weeks, and … [Read more...] about County Reports 17th Death from H1N1 Virus; Limited Vaccine Available to Priority Groups