Big Bear Valley, CA, May 7, 2014 - Organizations that enrich our community hold various fundraisers throughout the year, and many residents do their best to attend and contribute. This year, we’re trying something different. Following the incredible success of Give BIG Riverside County, the Big Bear Valley is participating this week in Give BIG San Bernardino County, with the … [Read more...] about Get Ready to Give Big!
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Municipal Water District Turns 50 This Year
Big Bear Valley, CA, April 26, 2014 - Happy anniversary to the Big Bear Municipal Water District (MWD), which turns 50 this year! The agency was founded in 1964 to stabilize the water levels for wildlife and recreation in southern California’s most popular lake. When Bear Valley Mutual Water Company constructed the original Bear Valley Dam in 1884, it was to create a reservoir … [Read more...] about Municipal Water District Turns 50 This Year
Paradise Park Talks Resume; CSD Proposed Moving Higher Fees to Tax Roll
Big Bear City, CA, April 7, 2014 - The Big Bear City Community Services District (CSD) is having their next board meeting tonight, and there are several items of interest to their customers. The list of Proposed Ordinances includes increases in service fees for water and sewer connections, commercial disposal and ambulance service. It’s also proposed that related charges be … [Read more...] about Paradise Park Talks Resume; CSD Proposed Moving Higher Fees to Tax Roll
The Drought’s Effect on Big Bear Lake
Fawnskin, CA, March 9, 2014 - Some of the most visible effects of the current drought are the beaches springing up around Big Bear Lake’s 22 miles of shoreline--new patches of sand that fishermen and picnicking families are making the most of. Even after picking up over ten inches of precipitation in the recent storm system, the water level was still 7’ 10” below full, compared … [Read more...] about The Drought’s Effect on Big Bear Lake
Singing Pines Expands to Accommodate Growing Demand
Big Bear Lake, CA, February 21, 2014 - After nearly five years at their original location west of the Village, the Big Bear Valley’s only private school moved to new grounds this week. Singing Pines School has no religious affiliations, but it now occupies three large classrooms in the Gunther Center at Community Church by the Lake. The school is partnering with the church to … [Read more...] about Singing Pines Expands to Accommodate Growing Demand