Big Bear News - Big Bear Lake, CA - To celebrate our nation’s 250th birthday, the California Department of Fish and Wildlife is inviting residents and visitors to enjoy a day on the water without purchasing a sport fishing license. The first of two statewide 2026 Free Fishing Days will take place Saturday, July 4, 2026, giving everyone the chance to fish at Big Bear Lake and … [Read more...] about Free Fishing Day Set for Saturday, July 4 at Big Bear Lake
Small Vegetation Fire west of Snow Summit called the “Snow Fire”
Big Bear News - Big Bear Lake, CA - UPDATE: 1:30pm: The small vegetation fire that started at approximately 11:21 am on Tuesday, June 30, 2026 west of Snow Summit, now has a hose lay around the the fire and is in the mop-up stage. Thanks to quick response, the fire remained at 1/4 acre with resources from both ground crews and air support. 12:00 noon: A small vegetation … [Read more...] about Small Vegetation Fire west of Snow Summit called the “Snow Fire”
Emptying the Nest: How Sandy and Luna Found Their Wings
Big Bear Lake, CA - Big Bear News - High up in the Jeffrey pines of Big Bear Valley, the time had finally come for Jackie and Shadow’s two famous eaglets to trade the safety of the branch for the vast blue sky. But as millions of viewers watched online, nature decided to write its own unpredictable script. It was a breezy Sunday morning when Sandy and her sibling, Luna, were … [Read more...] about Emptying the Nest: How Sandy and Luna Found Their Wings
Southern California Edison Implements Public Safety Power Shutoff
Big Bear News - Big Bear, CA - Southern California Edison de-energized electrical lines at approximately 3:00 am this morning implementing a Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS). BVES is attempting to utilize its small power plant to restore and maintain electric service to as many customers as possible. If your power has been restored, they ask that you make every effort to … [Read more...] about Southern California Edison Implements Public Safety Power Shutoff
BVES Notification of Potential Public Safety Power Shutoff This Week
Big Bear News – Big Bear Lake, CA – Bear Valley Electric Service (BVES) is notifying customers that Southern California Edison (SCE) has placed two of the BVES transmission lines on its Monitored Circuit List for a potential Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS). The period of concern begins at 12 pm Friday, June 26th and extends through 12 am Sunday, June 28th. This is due to … [Read more...] about BVES Notification of Potential Public Safety Power Shutoff This Week