Category: ALERTS/Breaking Big Bear News

More Roadwork on the Front Grade

More Roadwork on the Front Grade

Posted by | Friday, September 23, 2016 | , , , , |

Big Bear, CA, September 23, 2016 – The California Department of Transportation District 8 is set to begin the paving project on State Route 18 on Monday, September 26.  The $2.3 million contract was awarded to All American Asphalt and will provide a pavement overlay from Running Springs to just south of Lake View Point. The work hours are Monday through Thursday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. with no work on Fridays.  Traffic control, or flagging, will be necessary during the work hours. Motorists driving to Big Bear are advised to use State Route 38 to avoid this project, the...

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Bear Valley Electric Service Planned Outage Notification

Bear Valley Electric Service Planned Outage Notification

Posted by | Monday, September 19, 2016 | , , , |

Big Bear, CA, September 19th, 2016 – BVES will be conducting testing and maintenance on Wednesday September 21, 2016 and Thursday September 22, 2016.  The testing and maintenance process will result in a brief service disruption for properties between Georgia St. and Lynn Rd along Big Bear Blvd.  The outage is expected to occur both days at 4:00 am with power being restored by 6:00 am. BVES will strive to keep the outage time as short as possible. Customers seeking additional information can contact (800) 808-2837  ...

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Local Man Arrested, Deputies Locate Counterfeit Money in his Possession

Local Man Arrested, Deputies Locate Counterfeit Money in his Possession

Posted by | Friday, September 16, 2016 | , , , , |

Big Bear, CA, September 16th, 2016 – Shortly before 2:00 p.m. on September 15, 2016, LASD Parole Apprehension Team contacted the Big Bear Sheriff Station and advised of a wanted person possibly living in the Big Bear area. William Marsh was wanted for State Parole violations and had a No Bail Warrant for his arrest from the Probation Department. Marsh was in violation of his conditions of release by failing to report since December 2015. Marsh was contacted at his family’s residence and arrested. During a search of Marsh’s home, deputies located a large quantity of counterfeit money along...

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Bear Valley Unified School District Saves Taxpayers $1.7 Million

Bear Valley Unified School District Saves Taxpayers $1.7 Million

Posted by | Friday, September 16, 2016 | , , , , , |

Big Bear, CA, September 16, 2016 – At a recent board meeting, The Governing Board of the Bear Valley Unified School District unanimously approved a resolution authorizing the issuance and sale of the district’s General Obligation Bonds. The Governing Board is pleased to announce the refunding process is complete and the savings to taxpayers totals $1,729,508.00. The Governing Board appreciates the support the district receives from the Bear Valley Community and is pleased to pass on this savings to the taxpayers. BVUSD is committed to providing an excellent education for every child in the District and is committed to high expectations for excellence in all that...

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Start Smart Class for Young Drivers

Start Smart Class for Young Drivers

Posted by | Thursday, September 15, 2016 | , , , , , |

Running Springs, CA, September 15, 2016 – On Friday September 16th, 2016, at 5:30 P.M., the California Highway Patrol will be presenting a Start Smart Class at the Arrowhead CHP Area Office. The Arrowhead CHP Area Office is located on Highway 18 in Running Springs. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and the Office of Traffic Safety, over 68,000 teens have died in car crashes in the last decade. The Start Smart program is a cooperative effort between the CHP, teenagers, and their parents or guardians. The goal of the class is to help young drivers and their parents understand the responsibilities associated with...

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