1:45pm: UPDATE: According to CalTrans, Highway 18 to Lucerne Valley is now open in both directions. 1:15pm: UPDATE: Highway 18 to Lucerne Valley is expected to remain closed this afternoon for an unknown duration according to CalTrans. The route is closed as a result of a brush fire being called the Plant Fire. The Plant Fire began last night at approximately 7pm in … [Read more...] about UPDATE: Highway 18 to Lucerne Valley is now OPEN
Roadwork Continues on SR 330 Near Running Springs
Running Springs, CA - The California Department of Transportation is continuing with a $5 million culvert repair and replacement operation on State Route 330 near Running Springs. This project will make repairs to the embankments and replace damaged culverts. On Monday, June 17, through Thursday, June 20, there will be a one-way flagging operation, near Dollar Bill Curve (PM … [Read more...] about Roadwork Continues on SR 330 Near Running Springs
Big Bear Lake DWP Pipeline Project on Knickerbocker Starts Monday
Big Bear, CA - Knickerbocker Road will be closed between Big Bear Boulevard and Stone Rd on Monday, June 17, and Tuesday, June 18, as the City of Big Bear Lake Department of Water and Power installs a new water mainline. Intermittent road closures in either direction may last through June 21 as customers are connected to the new water line and the affected roadway is repaved … [Read more...] about Big Bear Lake DWP Pipeline Project on Knickerbocker Starts Monday
Pavement Repairs This Week on SR-18 in Big Bear
The California Department of Transportation maintenance crews are making repairs to storm damaged pavement on State Route 18 between Big Bear Dam and the City of Big Bear Lake this week. Motorists will encounter traffic holds with delays up to 20 minutes if traveling this section of SR 18 Monday through Wednesday from 9am to 3pm. CHP will be on scene to assist with the … [Read more...] about Pavement Repairs This Week on SR-18 in Big Bear
Rotary Club’s Eagles of Excellence Awards
The Rotary Club of Big Bear Lake recognized five community members at the distinguished 2019 Eagles of Excellence Awards on May 30th. Eagles of Excellence recipients are selected on the basis of individuals who exhibit a very high caliber of professionalism, enthusiasm, strong work ethic and commitment to service in this community. To the crowd of 117 attendees, event … [Read more...] about Rotary Club’s Eagles of Excellence Awards
Fatal Traffic Accident Near Snow Valley Takes the Life of a Recent Graduate
Big Bear, CA - On Thursday, May 30th, at approximately 4:00 PM, Arrowhead Area CHP Officers responded to the scene of a solo vehicle traffic collision on SR-18, south of Snow Valley Ski Resort. The victim, 19-year old, Colin McDonald, a 2018 Big Bear High School graduate and resident of Big Bear Lake, was driving a black 2017 Ford Fiesta northbound on SR-18 at an unknown speed. … [Read more...] about Fatal Traffic Accident Near Snow Valley Takes the Life of a Recent Graduate