Big Bear News - Big Bear Lake, CA - A fire in the Silverwood Lake and Hesperia Area, named the Lake Fire, began on Saturday, June 28, 2025 at 4:29pm. This fire does not pose a threat to Big Bear. A shift in the winds late Sunday afternoon has resulted in smoke now visible in the Big Bear Valley. The Lake Fire has burned approximately 485 acres with 0% containment at … [Read more...] about Smoke Visible in Big Bear from the Lake Fire in Silverwood/Hesperia
Chirp Nature Center’s “Wings & Wild Things Nature Festival” on July 12th
Big Bear News - Big Bear Lake, CA - The second “Wings & Wild Things Nature Festival” hosted by Chirp Nature Center is coming up on July 12, 2025 in Big Bear Lake. The event is a day-long nature festival like no other located high in the San Bernardino National Forest. Activities include bird walks, live animal presentations, kids crafts, guest speakers and book signings, … [Read more...] about Chirp Nature Center’s “Wings & Wild Things Nature Festival” on July 12th
Probable Public Safety Power Shutoff Today Beginning at 3pm
Big Bear News - Big Bear Lake, CA - Bear Valley Electric Service is notifying customers that Southern California Edison has placed one of the BVES transmission lines on its Monitored Circuit List for a probable Public Safety Power Shutoff, known as PSPS, due to high winds and fire conditions. The period of concern is today, Friday, June 20th at 3pm through Saturday June 21st at … [Read more...] about Probable Public Safety Power Shutoff Today Beginning at 3pm
Join The Big Bear Theatre Project’s Weekend Performance of “Mama, Do You Know Me?”
Big Bear News - Big Bear Lake, CA - This weekend, The Big Bear Theatre Project returns with a new performance continuing with this month’s theme of stories of everlasting love. “Mama, Do You Know Me?” is a moving memoir of a mother and daughter’s journey to Big Bear and beyond. Based on the true story by Misty Rowe, this play is laced with laughter and love. Performances are … [Read more...] about Join The Big Bear Theatre Project’s Weekend Performance of “Mama, Do You Know Me?”
Power Safety Shutoff Has Concluded per Bear Valley Electric Service, Inc.
Big Bear News - Big Bear Lake, CA – UPDATE: Bear Valley Electric Service (BVES) is notifying customers that as of 2:45pm on Wednesday, June 11th, Southern California Edison (SCE) has concluded the Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) affecting BVES supply lines. Bear Valley Electric Service (BVES) is notifying customers that Southern California Edison (SCE) has placed one of … [Read more...] about Power Safety Shutoff Has Concluded per Bear Valley Electric Service, Inc.