Welcome to the latest edition of The Week That Was, the City of Big Bear Lake's weekly newsletter where we share brief updates about city projects, initiatives and events. A lot has happened around here this week. Here's the run down: | |
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At its Regular Meeting on Wednesday, the City Council approved the acquisition of a new permitting software program called Accela (Item 2.1). This new program will significantly increase customer service, communication and turnaround to City issued permits. Such as, building and grading permits.
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- Also during the August 14th meeting, the City Council adopted the Measure I Five-Year Capital Improvement Plan and Expenditure Strategy for Fiscal Year 2024-25 Through Fiscal Year 2028-29 (Item 1.3). Measure I was a one-half of one percent sales tax adopted by San Bernardino County voters in 1989 to generate funding in support of roadway improvement and transportation projects throughout San Bernardino County. In 2004, voters again considered the measure and it was voted to be extended through 2040. Measure I funds support three (3) specific project focus areas: Regional/Arterial Streets Program, Local Streets Program, and an Elderly/Disabled Transit Program. Local agencies throughout the County, including the City of Big Bear Lake, receive an annual local return allocation of Measure I funds to support local street projects.
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- The City Council also awarded a contract to crack seal and slurry seal all of the following trails in Big Bear Lake: the Happy Hills Trail, the Knickerbocker Creek Trail, the Alpine Pedal Path Rathbun Creek Extension, two (2) phases of the Rathbun Creek Trail, and the Stanfield Marsh Outdoor Recreation and Education (SMORE) Trail Phase I (Item 1.4). This is a critical maintenance activity to protect the extensive investment that the City has made in the construction of trails over the recent years.
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Horizontal Curve Warning Signs: Contractor crews will perform work at various locations on SR-18, requiring flagging for traffic control in both directions along the routes during the week of August 18 from 7am to 3pm Monday-Thursday. These will be temporary moving flagging operations to allow work from one location to the next, with up to 25-minute delays. Work this week will occur at the Arctic Circle near Bear Valley Dam moving north on SR-18. Semi-trucks and oversized vehicles: To avoid traffic delays consider using alternate routes to access surrounding communities. Drive safely being mindful of no truck signage on alternate routes, clearance, and low width zones. Click here to read the full Press Release.
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Rock Fall Removal: Crews will be conducting rock fall removal, for landslide mitigation, along with multiple maintenance functions and traffic control on SR-18 west of Big Bear Lake. Work will occur from Monday, August 12th to Thursday, August 29th; Monday-Thursday each week, from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. This work will require a full closure of SR-18 from the Snow Valley west gate to the Big Bear Dam. If traveling during closure hours, please plan and use SR-38 from Mentone or SR-18 from Lucerne Valley. Click here to read the full Press Release.
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Slurry seal and traffic striping maintenance continues at various Locations for SR 138-189 Wednesday, August 21st to Friday, August 23rd from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., weather permitting. The project will start at Bolingbroke Road and end at Rim of the World on SR-18. The second portion of the project will start at Lake Gregory Dr. and end at Village Rd. in Lake Arrowhead. Crews will be working along the shoulders to install construction signs. Click here to read the full Press Release.
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BVES Projects & Road Closures | |
- Bear Valley Electric Service, Inc. (BVES) will continue work on its Radford Line Project, a critical infrastructure project to replace the existing above-ground sub-transmission line. This initiative aims to improve the reliability and safety of power distribution across the BVES service area. BVES is utilizing helicopters to transport poles and other equipment to and from various locations in Big Bear Lake. Helicopter flights will continue Monday to Friday, as needed, until the end of October. If you have any questions, please call BVES customer service at (800) 808-2837. Click here for more information.
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Every Friday Through September, the new Farmers Market at Meadow Park gathers the best local produce, food and artisans that the San Bernardino Mountains have to offer. Parking is available along Park Avenue and the surrounding streets. Click here for more information.
When: Every Friday from 4-8PM Where: Meadow Park
41220 Park Ave.
Big Bear Lake CA 92315
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Note: This is separate from the Farmer’s Market held every Tuesday at the Big Bear Convention Center. For more information on that, call 909.585.3000 or click here.
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2024 Mountain AA Conference with Al-Anon Participation | |
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The 18th Annual Mountain AA Conference with Al-Anon Participation returns to the Big Bear Lake Performing Arts Center Friday, August 16th - Sunday, August 18, 2024. A few highlights from this 3-day event include keynote speeches, yoga, meetings, workshops, and an ice cream social.
When: August 16th - 18th
Where: Big Bear Lake Performing Arts Center
39707 Big Bear Blvd., Big Bear Lake, CA 92315
Tickets: $55.20
Click here for more information and to purchase tickets.
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Spend an evening fireside where the whole family can sip on hot cocoa and enjoy s’mores while building a deeper connection with nature and the San Bernardino National Forest.
S’more kits and hot chocolate bundle sold for $5. Donations are welcome.
When: August 16th 7:30-9PM
Where: Big Bear Discovery Center
41374 N Shore Dr.
Fawnskin, CA 92333
For more information about this FREE event, click here, call 909.382.2790 or email info@MountainsFoundation.org.
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The Southern California Mountains Foundation invites you to the Music in the Mountains concert series this summer in Big Bear Lake. The 5-show event wows with a wonderful line-up of the best classic rock and country tribute bands playing nationally. The Long Run - tribute to the Eagles with Stevie Ray Visited, a Stevie Ray tribute will grace the Discovery Center stage this Saturday!
When: August 17th 5:30-10PM
Where: Big Bear Discovery Center
41374 N Shore Dr.
Fawnskin, CA 92333
Tickets: $39 and up
Click here for more information and to purchase tickets.
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Moonridge Mondays are back for the second year! Each week, the street fair will be filled with artisanal goods, food, craft, non-profit and business vendors, food trucks, live acoustic music, a bounce house and activities for the kids, and a door prize! Well-behaved dogs are welcome to attend, but must be on leash. Stop by our booth and say hello!
When: August 19th 4-8PM
Where: North side of Moonridge Road from Fir Street to Rathbun Drive/Clubview Drive.
Admission: FREE
Parking: FREE parking is available in the Bear Mountain Parking lot on Rathbun Drive.
Click here for more information.
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2024 Job Fair & Resource Event | |
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Looking for a job in Big Bear Lake? Come to the 2024 Job Fair & Resource Event on August 22nd and discover a range of exciting career opportunities.
Several San Bernardino County departments will be present to offer various services. The County Assessor-Recorder-Clerk’s office will provide vital records services, including issuing birth, death, marriage certificates, notary public filings, and fictitious business name statements. The Public Defender’s office will assist with record-clearing and expungement services, a crucial resource for individuals looking to start fresh in the job market. The Department of Veterans Affairs will also help with VA benefits and claims, including issuing veteran ID cards.
Click here to register today!
When: August 22nd 10:30AM-1:30PM
Where: Hofert Hall at the Big Bear Lake Civic Center
39707 Big Bear Blvd.
Big Bear Lake, CA 92315
Admission: FREE
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This event is hosted by San Bernardino County Workforce Development Board in partnership with District Supervisor Dawn Rowe's office, the City of Big Bear Lake, America's Job Center of California and the California Employment Development Department (EDD). | |
That's all for now. Have a great weekend, and stay tuned for weekly updates from the City of Big Bear Lake! | |
City of Big Bear Lake
39707 Big Bear Blvd. PO Box 10000, Big Bear Lake, CA 92315
Phone: (909) 866-5831 | Fax: (909) 866-5491
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