Rep. Obernolte's mobile office coming to Big Bear Lake City Hall on Sept. 14
Residents can meet with congressional staff in person — but key details have not yet been confirmed by Obernolte's office.
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Government news from Big Bear Valley, cited and current.
City of Big Bear Lake releases budget summary for fiscal year 2026-27
Residents can now find an easy-to-read overview of the city's adopted budget on BigBearLake.gov.
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BBARWA board approves Greenspot recharge alternative for Replenish Big Bear in split vote
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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DWP board conditionally approves Garstin inspection contract, orders legal review of project management roles
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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BBARWA board approves $209,500 infrastructure contract and new pay schedule
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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Big Bear Lake DWP board recommends $53 water standby charge, wraps up Wolf Reservoir project
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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Big Bear wastewater board sets FY2027 rates, adopts budget at March meeting
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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Big Bear Lake DWP board recap: pipeline concerns, a $1.3M reimbursement, and a key project milestone
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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Federal shutdown stalls Garstin water facility, forcing Big Bear Lake DWP to tap reserves
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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Cinnamon rolls and city updates: Big Bear Lake invites residents to meet the city manager at Boulder Bay Park
The free, informal breakfast event gives locals a chance to ask questions and share concerns directly with City Hall.
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Big Bear Fire Protection District calls special meeting for August 3
The district has posted an agenda packet for the session, which is open to the public.
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Big Bear Lake's Rep. Obernolte introduces landmark federal AI regulation bill
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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Big Bear Lake to hold public hearing on portable commercial sign rules
A proposed development code amendment could change the rules for A-frame and sandwich-board signs used by local businesses.
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Big Bear Lake City Council and Fire Protection District to hold special joint meeting July 27
The two bodies will convene together in an unusual session, though the full agenda has not yet been made public.
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Big Bear Lake and Big Bear City CSD air differences over end of fire partnership
The City of Big Bear Lake has issued its account of why the Fire Protection District severed a joint powers agreement with Big Bear City CSD — but the other side of the story has yet to be fully told.
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Big Bear Lake Mayor Putz leads 34th Assembly District primary
With primary results showing him in front, Putz says his focus shifts to the general election.
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Standing-room crowd packs Big Bear City board meeting over fire services future
Residents overflowed into the hallway and onto the sidewalk as the BBCCSD board took up the question of what comes next for local fire protection.
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June 2026 election results: Big Bear Valley races too thin to call
Live returns were being published as of June 12, but vote counts, candidate names, and race details could not be confirmed in time for this report.
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Big Bear Lake City Council to Hold Public Hearing on Sewer and Refuse Fees for FY 2026–27
The city has posted a hearing notice, but the full fee schedule and staff report have not yet been confirmed — here's what residents should know.
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Big Bear Lake City Council Meets May 13, 2026
The agenda packet has been published, but full details are not yet available.
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