Elevation 6752' is the City's monthly newsletter that informs residents, property owners, investors, businesses, and visitors about Big Bear Lake's issues, projects, initiatives, and events.
April 2024
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West End Redevelopment Advisory Committee Survey Update |
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Mayor Melnick wishes to thank everyone who provided feedback in the online survey. We received 289 responses, and all 28 respondents who indicated interest will be serving on the Mayor's Advisory Committee. The mayor gleaned valuable insights and ideas from the community during this process. Here are the top 5 takeaways from the survey results:
Opportunities
- Expanding bike and walking paths to connect the West End to The Village
- Incentives for property improvements such as signage, paint, and landscaping
- Business attraction that will maintain and enhance the character of the West End
Challenges
- Insufficient parking near Boulder Bay
- Traffic flow and pedestrian safety
Feedback from the survey will be utilized by the committee to identify both short-term goals that can make immediate impacts as well as longer-term ideas. The Mayor plans to bring the committee’s ideas back the City Council and the community for discussion in the near future.
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How to Report A Pothole
Recent storms have caused potholes on roads throughout the city. To report storm-related issues such as flooding, potholes, fallen trees, and other driving hazards in the City of Big Bear Lake, please visit our Code Compliance Portal or call the Public Works Department at (909) 866-7521.
Please note that Caltrans is responsible for maintaining Big Bear Blvd. (SR-18) and the state highways leading up to Big Bear. To report a pothole to Caltrans, please visit https://csr.dot.ca.gov/.
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We welcome our new Public Works Supervisor, Ryan Dorsett
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The City of Big Bear Lake would like to welcome our new Public Works Supervisor, Ryan Dorsett. Ryan joined the City last November after a long career with Caltrans District 8, where he started as an intern at the age of 18 and worked his way up to Maintenance Supervisor of the Fawnskin Maintenance Station. Ryan relocated from San Bernardino to the mountains in 2016, and became a Paid Call Firefighter with the Arrowbear Lake Fire Department while still working for Caltrans. He was promoted to Fire Apparatus Engineer in 2020, and Fire Captain in 2023. His leadership and interagency coordination skills were integral during several major disasters and events, including the Running Springs Snowstorm (2016), Valley Fire Response at Forest Falls (2018), Big Bear Snowstorm (2019), El Dorado Fire at Angelus Oaks (2020), and the blizzard known as "Snowmageddon" (2023), where his teams from Caltrans supported law enforcement and fire personnel by closing roadways and keeping scenes secure.
Ryan holds a Wastewater Collections Certificate from San Bernardino Valley College, and has completed numerous State-sponsored educational programs including Managerial Leadership Academy and Supervisory Training Program in Sacramento. He is well-versed in regulatory compliance with state water and air resources boards, as well as human and labor relations.
Ryan's vast knowledge and professional experience uniquely qualifies him to serve the community of Big Bear Lake as Public Works Supervisor. In this role, Ryan supports the Public Works Manager, and is responsible for planning, scheduling, and supervising the Public Works Staff who perform construction, maintenance, repair, and operation of streets, parks, and storm drains, ensuring safe work practices, work quality, and accuracy. In addition, Ryan inspects the City’s wastewater collection system, pumps and lift stations and ensures compliance with regulatory requirements. Ryan is also responsible for overseeing snow removal activities and assisting in the City’s related responses to emergency incidents.
When he's not working, Ryan enjoys spending time with his fiancée, going out to eat at various Big Bear Valley eateries, and playing with his three energetic Australian Cattle Dogs.
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Cinnamon Rolls & Coffee with The City Manager |
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Hey Big Bear Lake Seniors: come meet City Manager Erik Sund next week for some delicious cinnamon rolls and coffee! This is a great opportunity to have a candid conversation, ask questions, and share your concerns. Attendees will enjoy free coffee, cinnamon rolls, and take home some City of Big Bear Lake swag. Pretty sweet, right?
When: Tuesday, April 16 from 8-10 a.m.
Where: Big Bear Valley Senior Center
42651 Big Bear Blvd, Big Bear, CA 92314
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Earth Day Celebration at The Discovery Center |
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Join the Southern California Mountains Foundation for an exciting Earth Day Celebration at the Big Bear Discovery Center. Staff and volunteers, along with community organizations like Visit Big Bear, will be providing informative and fun booths and promoting responsible recreation activities on the San Bernardino National Forest. Activities will include environmental education programing, crafts, nature walks, and a wildflower tour at the Baldwin Lake Ecological Reserve.
When: April 20, 2024 from 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Where: Big Bear Discovery Center
40971 North Shore Drive/Hwy 38
Fawnskin, CA 92333
Admission is FREE! Click here for more information.
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Celebrate Earth Day with Us at BVES Headquarters! |
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The City of Big Bear Lake will be exhibiting at Bear Valley Electric Service's 2024 Earth Day Expo. We'll be highlighting the significance of environmental stewardship and share how you can help keep our community a beautiful place for all to enjoy. Stop by our booth to shoot some hoops to learn about sorting waste and recyclable materials and win great prizes!
Attendees can enjoy free hot dogs and snacks (while supplies last).
When: Friday, April 26, from 10:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Where: Bear Valley Electric Service, Inc. HQ
42020 Garstin Drive, Big Bear Lake, CA 92315
Admission is FREE! Click here for more information.
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Get Creepy and Kooky at The Addams Family Musical! |
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At last: The THING you've all been waiting for... BBHS Performing Arts is proud to present “The Addams Family!” This musical promises spine-tingling music, dancing, laughs, and FUN! Come be pulled in new directions by all of the classic characters from the mind of Charles Addams.
When: April 26-27 and May 3-4 at 7:00 p.m. and Matinee Showing April 27-28 and May 4 at 2:00 p.m.
Where: Big Bear Lake Performing Arts Center
Admission: General $19 | Students (18 & under) & Seniors $14 + fees.
Click here to purchase tickets.
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Help the Big Bear Alpine Zoo reach their goal of $8,000. Whether you register to compete with a team, make a monetary donation or donate an item or service for the silent auction, there's a way for everyone to support this great cause and have a blast doing it! Come watch the City's team, The Gutterball Grizzlies, strike it big!
When: Sunday, April 28th from 3-6 p.m.
Where: Bowling Barn
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Hosted by Friends of the Big Bear Alpine Zoo. For more information, please call 909-878-4200 or
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2024 Big Bear Polar Plunge |
On March 16th, the City of Big Bear Lake and Visit Big Bear proudly hosted the 12th annual Big Bear Polar Plunge to benefit Special Olympics Southern California in the Inland Empire. Special Olympics is the world’s largest sports organization for individuals with intellectual disabilities. Thanks to generous sponsorships and donations from the public, Special Olympic athletes are able to train and compete in 12 sports at no cost. To date, this year's Polar Plunge has raised over $50,000. Mayor Melnick and City mascot Grizzwold The Bear kicked off the opening ceremony.
Thank you to everyone who braved the winter weather to take part in what we like to call ‘the coolest event of the year’!
If you would like to donate, click here.
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Easter Egg Hunt Eggstravaganza |
The City was thrilled to participate in the Easter Egg Hunt Eggstravaganza on March 30th, hosted by Big Bear Valley Recreation and Park District at Ski Beach Park. Neighborhood Preservation Officers Jessika Leverich and Casidey Samples handed out candy to eager children from TK-8th grade and special needs children, who wouldn't let a little snow deter them from meeting the Easter Bunny!
- Women's Beach Volleyball 4/22-6/24 Team registration closes on 4/12.
- Pee Wee Basketball for children in TK-Kindergarten and 1st-2nd grade on Saturdays from April to May.
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CITY HALL OFFICE HOURS
The Big Bear Lake Civic Center is open to the public Monday through Friday,
8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
City of Big Bear Lake
39707 Big Bear Boulevard
PO Box 10000
Big Bear Lake, CA 92315
909-866-5831
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