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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Government
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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Big Bear Lake City Council to Hold Public Hearing on Development Code Amendment 2025-0005
Residents are invited to weigh in on a proposed change to Section 5.13.26 of the city's development code.
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Big Bear Lake City Council and Fire District Hold Special Budget Meeting
The joint session on May 13 focused on budget matters — full details are pending.
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Big Bear Lake Department of Water and Power Holds Monthly Meeting Feb. 24
The utility district's regular board meeting is scheduled for later this month — here's what residents should know.
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Big Bear Lake City Council and Fire District Hold Joint Budget Meeting
The special session brought together city leaders and fire district officials to work through budget priorities for the coming year.
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Big Bear Lake City Council and Fire District to Hold Special Budget Workshop
A joint session will bring together city and fire district leaders to work through budget priorities — here's what residents should know.
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Big Bear Lake Sets May 13 Public Hearing on Development Code Amendment
Residents can weigh in on Development Code Amendment 2025-0005 at next month's public hearing.
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DWP Board Recommends $53 Water Standby Charge for FY 2027, City Council Decision Pending
The 4-0 vote sends the annual fee to the City Council for final approval — and it would land on your property tax bill.
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Rep. Jay Obernolte Bringing Mobile Office to Big Bear Lake City Hall on June 8
Residents can connect with their congressional representative's staff at a local stop — but key details remain unconfirmed.
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Big Bear Fire Protection District to Hold Special Meeting May 28
The district has a special session on the calendar — but the agenda and reason for the meeting have not yet been confirmed.
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Rep. Obernolte Bringing Mobile Office to Big Bear Lake City Hall on June 8
Residents can meet with congressional staff without making the trip down the hill.
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Big Bear Lake City Council Held Regular Meeting May 13, 2026
An agenda packet was prepared for public review, but full agenda details were not available at press time.
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Big Bear Fire Authority Holds Regular Board Meeting Aug. 12 with Revised Agenda
A revised agenda was published ahead of the meeting — residents should check for updates before attending.
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Big Bear Municipal Water District Board Meets May 21
Agenda includes a watershed authority vote, water reclamation update, and next year's budget and employee pay.
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