Bear Valley CSD

Have you wondered why the windward side of mountains or large hills receives so much more snow than surrounding areas? This is due to upslope snow. When moist wind blows against the side of mountains/hills, the air is forced to rise (called orographic lift). As the air rises and cools, water vapor condenses, resulting in clouds and precipitation over the windward region. Conversely, the leeward side often receives less snow due to descending air.

Join KFSC and CA Department of Insurance Tuesday October 26 5pm PST. Register at https://kernfiresafe.org/

Rattlesnake season is almost over, but they may still be out and about.

Is your vehicle ready for the winter? Watch this brief video to know what needs to be in your emergency kit and how to winterize your vehicle: youtu.be/hcwl_bnID50

Last night's Board of Directors meeting is now online! https://youtu.be/p6dZVgP9d4s

Yellow Starthistle season has begun! You may see our staff out spraying road sides and drainage easements. They are taking advantage of the weather to spot-treat Yellow Starthistle with a pre-emergent herbicide called Milestone. It is best practice to spray before a rainfall so that the herbicide is washed into the soil where it can do its work. For more information on the control of this toxic plant, see here: https://www.bvcsd.com//yellow-starthistle-identification-a

If these are yours, you can pick them up at the Transfer Station office. It is open from 8am to 8pm, closed Monday and Thursday.

BVCSD Bear Necessities Newsletter - https://mailchi.mp//bvcsd-bear-necessities-newsletter-4192

When: Feb 10, 2021 08:30 AM Pacific Time (US and Canada) Topic: Coffee with the GM - 8:30AM February 10, 2021 Please click the link below to join the webinar: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82706667753... Or iPhone one-tap : US: +16699009128,,82706667753# or +13462487799,,82706667753# Or Telephone: Dial(for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location): US: +1 669 900 9128 or +1 346 248 7799 or +1 253 215 8782 or +1 301 715 8592 or +1 312 626 6799 or +1 646 558 8656 Webinar ID: 827 0666 7753 International numbers available: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kQIBJLumU

The December Bear Necessities Newsletter is hot off the press! https://mailchi.mp//bvcsd-bear-necessities-newsletter-4150

Over 700 households have submitted their survey. That is a statistically valid 25% but we'd like to see input from all residents. . The deadline for submission is coming up, so please return your surveys as soon as possible.

Please help us keep water flowing by conserving water until power is restored. Thank you.

ACTIVE BOIL WATER NOTICE for residents that reside in the area of Oakflat, El Rancho, Flatiron, Rolling Oak, Arrow Ct., Cody Ct., Skyline (near Cody Ct.), Ridgeview, Medicine Bow, Wilderness, Chateau, Sonora and the top of Paramount please boil water prior to use when the power is restored.

You wouldn’t think a little bit of rain could make the roads slippery, but after a long dry stretch, it can happen. This is because oil and debris accumulate on the road during the dry period. Once the rain starts falling, roads become slick. Slow down in these situations. This is one of those hazards that can sneak up on you!

SCE has cancelled their activities at the gate tomorrow. There will not be any delays at the gate.

PRECAUTIONARY BOIL WATER NOTICE For resident’s that reside in the area of Oakflat, El Rancho, Flatiron, Rolling Oak, Arrow Ct., Cody Ct., Skyline (near Cody Ct.), Ridgeview, Medicine Bow, Wilderness, Chateau, Sonora and the top of Paramount should the power go off and you run out of water, please boil water prior to use when the power is restored.

From SCE: Due to improved fire weather conditions, your area has been removed from Public Safety Power Shutoff consideration. No electric service will be proactively turned off at this time.

Due to current weather conditions, SCE may need to shut off power (a Public Safety Power Shutoff or PSPS) in the next 1 to 4 hours to reduce the risk of wildfire ignition though the PSPS may occur earlier or later depending on actual weather conditions. Areas that may be impacted include: Circuit: GNATCATCHER, CONDOR This Imminent De-Energization warning expires after four hours. If one or more circuits listed here are de-energized by SCE due to PSPS, a De-Energized notification confirming date and time of the PSPS event will be sent. However, if this imminent notice expires without de-energization, the listed circuit(s) remain on SCE’s monitor list and subject to PSPS.

SCE has indicated that both the Gnatcatcher and Condor circuits within Bear Valley Springs are being considered for a Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) on Monday, October 26th between noon and 3pm. For more info visit: https://sce.com/PSPS

*MESSAGE FROM BEAR VALLEY POLICE DEPARTMENT* On October 23rd at approximately 6:00 pm, a Bear Valley Police officer was dispatched to a residence on Jamaica Dunes for a subject assaulting his family members causing serious injuries. The suspect left the residence prior to the officer’s arrival. The responding BVPD officer broadcast a description of the suspect’s vehicle. A Stallion Springs PD officer responding to assist BVPD encountered the suspect vehicle on South Lower V...alley Road and conducted a traffic stop, detaining the suspect. The suspect was arrested and transported to the Kern County Sheriff’s jail charged with assault with a deadly weapon and assault causing serious injury on both his mother and sister. Tim Melanson Chief of Police (Kristy McEwen, Assistant to the General Manager)

On Thursday and Friday, October 22 & 23, we will be having a new roof installed on the gate building. For employee and contractor safety there may be traffic stops throughout the day. This will affect the exit and visitor lanes only. Thank you for your patience.

Dense fog can quickly and unexpectedly reduce visibility to a quarter mile or less. If you find yourself on the road during a dense fog event, the small decisions you choose to make could end up saving your life. Small decisions like slowing down, not using cruise control, and delaying travel until conditions improve can make a big impact...or save you from one. weather.gov/safety/fog

Disaster Preparedness Advisory Council Meeting 4:30pm October 12, 2020 Please click the link below to join the webinar: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82917905543 Or Telephone: +1 669 900 9128... Webinar ID: 829 1790 5543 See more

The October 8, 2020 Regular Board Meeting is now online https://youtu.be/O4iJLXzZ20M

Board of Directors Meeting, October 8, 2020 at 6:00 PM. In accordance with the Governor’s Executive Order (N-29-20) and the declared State of Emergency, including social distancing directives as a result of the threat of the COVID-19 virus, Board members and BVCSD staff will be participating in this meeting remotely. There will not be a physical location for this meeting. Members of the public may participate in the meeting in the following ways: 1. Open Session Webinar Link...: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87886247372 2. Phone: Dial (for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location): US: +1 669 900 9128 or +1 253 215 8782 or +1 346 248 7799 or +1 312 626 6799 or +1 646 558 8656 or +1 301 715 8592 Webinar ID: 878 8624 7372 3. Email: You may submit comments on a specific item to [email protected]. Please send your email at least one hour prior to the start of the Open Session meeting. The Bear Valley Community Services District thanks you for your understanding and for doing your part to prevent the spread of COVID-19.