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.
Jackie the eagle has been under care at the Ojai Raptor Center since July 17, and supporters are being encouraged to mail the center a card of appreciation.
The 2026 eaglets have fledged, but their mother remains more than 100 miles away battling worsening anemia — and fans are being asked to let her care team work.
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.
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.
The Ventura-based facility treating Big Bear's beloved bald eagle is urging the public to stop sharing fabricated content — and to give staff the space to do their work.
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.