Big Bear News - San Bernardino, CA – It's midsummer in the San Bernardino National Forest, and with temperatures rising, the vegetation drying and wildfires increasing in both frequency and size, fire managers are taking action to the threat by further restricting campfires, smoking and recreational shooting. The following restrictions are in effect as of Tuesday, August 4, … [Read more...] about Fire Restrictions Increased on San Bernardino National Forest
Officials Determine Apple Fire Triggered by Vehicle Exhaust
Big Bear News - Cherry Valley, CA - 7:30am, 8/4/20 - CAL FIRE investigators have determined that the cause of the Apple Fire was the result of a vehicle malfunction, specifically, a diesel-fueled vehicle emitting burning carbon from the exhaust system. Officials are seeking information from anyone that may have seen a vehicle which appeared to have mechanical problems or … [Read more...] about Officials Determine Apple Fire Triggered by Vehicle Exhaust
Smoke from “Apple Fire” near Beaumont Is No Threat to Big Bear
Big Bear News - Cherry Valley, CA - UPDATE: 8/7/20, 4:30pm - Progress on containing the Apple Fire continues with the percent contained remaining at 30% and 29,267 acres burned. The containment line in the Oak Glen area will be completed by the end of the day today. The fire continues to back down slopes in that area to create the containment line. Good progress has been … [Read more...] about Smoke from “Apple Fire” near Beaumont Is No Threat to Big Bear
Visitors Urged to R E S P E C T Big Bear
Big Bear News - Big Bear, CA - The City of Big Bear Lake and Visit Big Bear urge all of our visitors to R E S P E C T our community when you are visiting. We are happy to welcome visitors, and we are thankful that all of us can enjoy the plentiful outdoor recreational opportunities in Big Bear - but we need everyone to act responsibly!Roam Responsibly - Enjoy Big Bear … [Read more...] about Visitors Urged to R E S P E C T Big Bear
No Village Street Closure This Weekend
Big Bear News - Big Bear Lake, CA - The Big Bear Lake City Council held a special meeting Thursday afternoon to consider additional street closures in The Village, and decided NOT to implement any additional closures on Pine Knot Avenue and Village Drive at this time. All streets and parking spaces in The Village will be open for vehicular traffic and use this … [Read more...] about No Village Street Closure This Weekend