Big Bear Lake posts agenda for Oct. 21 special City Council meeting
The City of Big Bear Lake has published an agenda for a Special City Council Meeting dated Oct. 21, 2026.
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Water district OKs Moonridge hotel drainage easement, backs leaving old gas line in Big Bear Lake
The Big Bear Municipal Water District board voted 4-0 on Sept. 17 to let the Moonridge Hotel project drain stormwater across district land near Rathbun Creek, and endorsed a plan to abandon an old Southwest Gas pipeline on the lakebed.
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County's latest Rowe Report highlights Big Bear Lake traffic-flow partnership
The Third District newsletter says San Bernardino County partnered with the City of Big Bear Lake to improve traffic flow for local drivers, though the summary gives no project details.
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Airport board to hear restaurant plan, snow-removal savings and terminal delays Oct. 14
The Big Bear Airport District board meets Wednesday, Oct. 14, with a corrected federal funding figure that cuts the district's snow-equipment cost, a restaurant consultant's first presentation and an update on the delayed new terminal.
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Rep. Obernolte's mobile office visits Big Bear Lake City Hall on Nov. 9
Field Representative Corrine Mora will be on hand the second Monday of each month to answer constituent questions.
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Big Bear Lake City Council, Fire Protection District, and Sheriff's Assembly to hold joint meeting Oct. 14
The three bodies will convene together for their regular meeting, with an agenda packet now available for residents to review.
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Big Bear Lake's Design Control Authority to hold hearing on portable commercial signs
The DCA has scheduled a public hearing for October 14, 2026, to take up rules governing A-frame, sandwich-board, and other portable signs that many local businesses rely on to draw foot traffic.
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Soil drilling and excavation coming to Erwin Lake neighborhood as BBARWA tests groundwater recharge site
Starting around October 22, engineers will spend about a week probing the Greenspot Recharge Project site — but the board hasn't yet approved funding or construction.
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Bear Valley Electric seeks 32% rate hike, citing wildfire safety upgrades
BVES has filed a general rate case with the CPUC requesting $24.41 million in additional annual revenue for 2027–2030 — a move that would raise the average Big Bear residential electric bill by about $17 a month starting next year.
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BBARWA board deadlocks on federal loan for Replenish Big Bear water project
A 3-2 split at the August 26 meeting blocked a motion to keep a WIFIA federal loan in play for the Greenspot Recharge Project — twice — even as the same majority approved $58,000 in new consultant spending to keep the project moving.
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Big Bear Lake City Council to hold special meeting Sept. 30
The council has scheduled a special session, though the agenda items have not yet been made public.
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BVUSD calls special board meeting for October 1
The Bear Valley Unified School District has scheduled a special board meeting at 11:00 AM on October 1, 2026, with the full agenda available online.
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Big Bear Lake DWP schedules regular adjourned meeting for Sept. 29
The Big Bear Lake Department of Water and Power has posted an agenda for a regular adjourned meeting on September 29, 2026, though agenda details have not been made available.
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BBARWA governing board meets October 28 in Big Bear City
The Big Bear Area Regional Wastewater Agency holds its regular monthly board meeting on the fourth Wednesday of each month, and residents are welcome to attend and speak.
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Big Bear Lake City Council votes 3-2 to find way to control DWP without changing city charter
A council majority directed staff to seek oversight of the Department of Water and Power through means other than a charter amendment, even after the city attorney said a charter change is the only path to dissolving the DWP Board.
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Big Bear Chamber hosting free candidates forum Sept. 24 — but which races are on the agenda?
The 2026 Local Candidates Forum gives Big Bear Valley residents a chance to question local candidates in person or via Zoom, though the chamber has not yet released which seats or candidates will participate.
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BBMWD board approves second radio repeater to close east-end coverage gap
The Big Bear Municipal Water District board also cleared a failover server purchase and heard a state algal bloom advisory at its September 3 meeting.
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BBMWD board greenlights pilot program for boaters who stay out after hours
The Big Bear Municipal Water District will test a modified "Blue Card" process letting recreational boaters leave their trailers overnight in district lots when they can't make it back before launch ramp gates close.
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A consultant's report says Big Bear Fire Authority is understaffed and its governance agreement is broken
A preliminary review by Citygate Associates found the Fire Authority runs with fewer than two-thirds the crew members needed at a single house fire, and its 50/50 cost-sharing deal no longer reflects who lives here.
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Big Bear Fire Authority heads toward October vote on $12.9M budget, with staffing tensions on the table
Directors unanimously agreed to hold a public hearing on October 13 to consider the joint agency's final spending plan — but disagreements over a $700,000 sales projection and ongoing station brownouts are casting doubt on whether the budget will solve the fire department's staffing crunch.
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Big Bear Chamber to host 2026 Local Candidates Forum on Sept. 24
The free, three-hour event at Destination Big Bear will let residents hear directly from candidates seeking seats on local boards and agencies — but which races will be represented has not yet been announced.
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Big Bear Airport Board meets October 14
The board oversees Big Bear City Airport, the mountain community's only general aviation facility, and meets Wednesday, Oct. 14 from 4 to 6 p.m. PDT.
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BBMWD board to weigh launch ramp window replacement and temporary easement for Moonridge hotel project
The Big Bear Municipal Water District board meets September 17 to consider a nearly $7,900 window replacement at the West Public Launch Ramp and a temporary drainage easement across District land for a new Moonridge hotel development.
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Obernolte mobile office returns to Big Bear Lake City Hall on Oct. 12
Field Representative Corrine Mora will be available at the Chalet Conference Room from 3 to 5 PM to answer constituent questions — and the session is free to attend.
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Big Bear Lake Planning Commission meets September 16
The commission's regular monthly meeting is scheduled for Sept. 16, 2026, though an agenda with specific items has not yet been published.
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Big Bear City CSD board meets Monday, Oct. 5
The Big Bear City Community Services District Board of Directors holds its regular monthly meeting at 5 p.m. on October 5, 2026, at the district's main office on Big Bear Boulevard.
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Government Affairs/Regional Transportation Advisory Committee meets October 8
The Big Bear Chamber of Commerce's GA-RTAC will hold its next meeting on October 8, 2026.
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Big Bear lake district to workshop a plan for after-hours boating access
The Big Bear Municipal Water District will hold a special board meeting September 11 to debate whether night anglers and late-staying boaters could get a vessel band to legally remain on the lake past the current ramp-closing time.
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BBMWD to hold special meeting on after-hours banding process at Big Bear Lake
The Big Bear Municipal Water District will dedicate a Friday workshop session entirely to discussing how the lake's after-hours banding process works — and potentially how it could change.
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Big Bear Lake drops seven inches year-over-year as water district board tackles dam inspection, Boulder Bay safety concerns
The lake stood at 63'8" on August 20 — seven inches lower than a year ago — as boat launches trail last year's pace and a YMCA camp director asked the board to consider a no-wake zone in Boulder Bay.
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Big Bear Fire Authority cancels its November 11 board meeting
The regular meeting, which falls on Veterans Day, has been called off — no reason was given in the posted notice.
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Big Bear Fire Authority regular meeting set for September 8, 2026
The board is scheduled to hold its next regular meeting on September 8, 2026, though no agenda details are available yet.
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Supervisor Rowe's latest newsletter highlights Big Bear Lake job fair, Blue Jay Jazz Festival
The Third District's Rowe Report rounds up upcoming events and county services across San Bernardino County, with a Big Bear Valley focus on the approaching Job and Resource Fair.
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Big Bear Fire Department board meeting cancelled; no new date announced
The Big Bear Fire Department Board of Directors has cancelled a scheduled meeting, with no rescheduled date provided in the notice.
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BVUSD holds special board meeting July 15, with regular session also scheduled that evening
The Bear Valley Unified School District convened a special board meeting at 11:30 AM on July 15, 2026, followed by a regular board meeting at 5:30 PM the same day.
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Big Bear Fire Authority cancels August 11 board meeting
The Big Bear Fire Authority's regular monthly board meeting, scheduled for August 11, 2026, has been canceled, with no reason or rescheduling date provided.
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Citygate Associates presented to Big Bear Fire Protection District board in February
The consulting firm delivered a presentation to the district on February 6, 2026, but the contents of the report have not been made publicly available.
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Big Bear Airport secures $1.7 million in federal and state funding for snow removal equipment
The Airport District board is set to vote on accepting an FAA grant and applying for a Caltrans match that together would cover 94.5% of the cost of new snow removal equipment, leaving the district on the hook for about $95,000.
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Big Bear Fire Authority budget is one vote away from final approval
Both Big Bear City and Big Bear Lake have separately passed fire authority budgets — but the department can't spend the money until their leaders convene together as the full board and take a final joint vote.
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Big Bear Lake signals intent to amend its conflict of interest code
The city has issued a formal notice of intention to update the rules governing financial disclosures and potential conflicts for city officials and designated employees.
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Big Bear Lake city council to hold public hearing on pizza restaurant and Turkey Trot event Sept. 16
Residents will have a chance to weigh in at the September 16 hearing, though details on both proposals remain limited ahead of the meeting.
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Both Big Bear communities approve fire authority budgets; full board vote still needed
Elected leaders in Big Bear City and Big Bear Lake have each passed their respective spending plans for the Big Bear Fire Authority, leaving one final step before the budget takes effect.
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Big Bear Chamber to host free candidates forum on Sept. 24
The Big Bear Chamber of Commerce is opening its 2026 Local Candidates Forum to all residents, in person and via Zoom, ahead of the fall election season.
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BBMWD board approves Paddlefest permit, previews $1 million reserve fund proposal
The 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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Big Bear Lake sits 7 feet below full pool as snowmelt season approaches
Water district officials say year-over-year levels are tracking similarly to 2025, but the final picture depends on how much snowpack melts this spring.
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BBMWD board approves yacht club dock replacement, explores after-hours boat inspections
The August 6 meeting also honored a late director and revealed a 13% dip in lake launches this season.
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Big Bear Lake DWP board approves FY 2027 budget, eyes federal grant to expand commercial turf rebate
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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BBARWA board to take up Greenspot Recharge Project financing plan at August 26 meeting
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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Federal Roadless Rule rollback would put millions of acres of California forest — including San Bernardino National Forest land — at risk
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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Zone 0 fire rules could reshape what Big Bear homeowners keep near their houses
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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San Bernardino County seeks public input on 2027 disaster preparedness plan
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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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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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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JPA dissolution may reopen Moonridge and Boulder Bay fire stations
The Big Bear Lake Fire Protection District board voted at a special meeting to dissolve its joint powers agreement with San Bernardino County Fire, a move that could restore staffing at two local stations.
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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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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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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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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 Fire Department to Hold Special Meeting Feb. 7
The board has scheduled a special session — agenda details have not yet been released.
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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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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 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 Meets May 13, 2026
The agenda packet has been published, but full details are not yet available.
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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 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 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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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 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 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 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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