Dial-a-Ride services have been available in Big Bear since 1978, though the Mountain Area Regional Transit Authority, or MARTA, was implemented in 1993, through a joint powers agreeement between the City of Big Bear Lake and the County of San Bernardino. The City and the County oversee MARTA with a five-member board, which includes Big Bear Lake City Council members Liz Harris … [Read more...] about MARTA Is Still Rolling Along After 25 Years; Improved Services in Place, Though Bus Rides Still Offered for $1
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Big Bear Lake Fire Protection District Names Rod Ballard of San Diego as New Fire Chief to Oversee Big Bear Lake Fire Department
There’s a new fire chief in town, as the Big Bear Lake Fire Protection District has named the City of San Diego Fire-Rescue Department’s Deputy Fire Chief Rod Ballard to fill the post vacated by Fire Chief John Morley, who retired in September. Ballard signed his contract this morning and met personnel at the Big Bear Lake Fire Department this afternoon, since being hired by … [Read more...] about Big Bear Lake Fire Protection District Names Rod Ballard of San Diego as New Fire Chief to Oversee Big Bear Lake Fire Department
County Supervisor’s Chief of Staff Erwin Resigns, Following Thursday’s Arrest; Derry Says, “It’s the Right Thing to Do”
Third District County Supervisor Neil Derry announced today that he has accepted the resignation of his now former Chief of Staff Jim Erwin, who resigned at about 6pm last night, March 23. In a meeting with his staff at the County Government Center this morning, Supervisor Derry announced, “It’s the right thing to do for the County, for the Third District, and for Jim.” Erwin’s … [Read more...] about County Supervisor’s Chief of Staff Erwin Resigns, Following Thursday’s Arrest; Derry Says, “It’s the Right Thing to Do”
Big Bear Disposal to Share Specifics of Proposed Recycling Facility in Community Meeting on Saturday
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
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