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as of 1:50 p.m. PT · National Weather ServiceThe Big Bear Municipal Water District's May 7 meeting covered summer event planning, a $50,000 fish-stocking donation, and an early look at the district's fiscal year 2026-27 budget.
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The August 6 meeting also honored a late director and revealed a 13% dip in lake launches this season.
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Commissioners voted 5-0 on every item at the May 26 meeting, including a $204,000 construction change order and two key water planning documents.
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The Big Bear Area Regional Wastewater Agency will also vote on key contract amendments tied to the Replenish Big Bear program, which could affect local water rates.
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A proposed rule change would strip protections from more than 4 million acres of California roadless forest. Residents have until September 21 to weigh in.
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A first-of-its-kind California regulation would require residents to clear combustible materials from the five feet directly surrounding their homes — with a vote expected August 19.
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Residents can help shape the county's Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan — a document that could influence how mountain communities prepare for wildfires, winter storms, and road isolation.
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Residents can meet with congressional staff in person — but key details have not yet been confirmed by Obernolte's office.
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Residents can now find an easy-to-read overview of the city's adopted budget on BigBearLake.gov.
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The 3–2 decision moves the regional wastewater agency's water recycling project in a new direction, but two board members voted against the shift.
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The 5-0 vote keeps the Garstin Water Operations Facility project on track while a legal review sorts out who's responsible for overseeing construction.
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The Big Bear Area Regional Wastewater Agency's April meeting covered a key plant upgrade, employee raises, and a milestone service recognition.
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The board voted 4-0 to send the annual fee to City Council for approval — with one member stepping aside due to a conflict of interest.
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The board approved sewer user charge increases, raised waste disposal fees for pumping companies, and locked in a new fiscal year budget — all without recorded opposition.
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The February 24 board meeting surfaced questions about the Replenish Big Bear project's future while delivering good news on precipitation, finances, and the Garstin Project timeline.
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The DWP board voted unanimously to authorize up to $1.2 million in upfront construction spending while it waits for a federally issued Notice to Proceed.
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The free, informal breakfast event gives locals a chance to ask questions and share concerns directly with City Hall.
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The district has posted an agenda packet for the session, which is open to the public.
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The bipartisan Frontier Act would set minimum safety rules and give the federal government emergency powers to pause dangerous AI models — but consumer advocates and state officials have raised concerns.
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A proposed development code amendment could change the rules for A-frame and sandwich-board signs used by local businesses.
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