Big Bear News – Big Bear, CA – Weekend Halloween festivities will take you throughout the Big Bear Valley with many fun activities for youth, teens and families to take advantage of. Halloween in the Village and Village Concert – The City of Big Bear Lake and Visit Big Bear invites everyone to celebrate Halloween in the Big Bear Lake Village Saturday, October … [Read more...] about Halloween Weekend Activities Kick Off in Big Bear
SR-18 Full Closure of the Arctic Circle Beginning Monday, October 26th
Big Bear News - Big Bear Lake, CA - Motorists traveling to and from the Big Bear Valley on State Route 18 should plan ahead for a full closure between the Big Bear Dam and Snow Valley from Monday, October 26, 2026, through Friday, October 30, 2026, from 8AM to 4pm daily. Caltrans crews will be performing rockfall removal, landslide mitigation, and additional maintenance work … [Read more...] about SR-18 Full Closure of the Arctic Circle Beginning Monday, October 26th
BVES Potential PSPS Today 12noon to 6pm for West End Customers: UPDATE: This Potential PSPS Has Ended as of 3:30PM
Big Bear News - Big Bear Lake, CA - UPDATE: This afternoon's potential PSPS from Bear Valley Electric has ended early at 3:30pm due to increasingly slowing wind conditions. In addition to tonight’s planned SCE outage, BVES has announced a potential Public Safety Power Shutoff today, Friday, October 16, 2026. This is due to high winds and potential fire danger specifically … [Read more...] about BVES Potential PSPS Today 12noon to 6pm for West End Customers: UPDATE: This Potential PSPS Has Ended as of 3:30PM
Planned Overnight Power Outage Set for Big Bear Valley as Edison Performs Maintenance
Big Bear News - Big Bear Lake, CA - Residents across the Big Bear Valley should prepare for a planned overnight power outage this weekend as Southern California Edison (SCE) conducts scheduled maintenance on transmission lines serving the mountain community. According to Bear Valley Electric Service (BVES), the planned power outage window will begin at approximately 11:30 … [Read more...] about Planned Overnight Power Outage Set for Big Bear Valley as Edison Performs Maintenance
Jackie’s Final Chapter: Avian Flu Identified as Primary Cause in Death of Big Bear’s Beloved Bald Eagle
Big Bear News - Big Bear Lake, CA - The mystery surrounding the death of Big Bear Valley’s beloved bald eagle Jackie has finally been answered, bringing both closure and renewed reflection to the Big Bear community who have followed her life and the lives of her eaglets. The California Department of Fish and Wildlife, working alongside the San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance and … [Read more...] about Jackie’s Final Chapter: Avian Flu Identified as Primary Cause in Death of Big Bear’s Beloved Bald Eagle