According to CalTrans, blasting is scheduled for next week at the Big Bear Dam bridge project on Highway 18. Highway 18, the front grade, will remain open during construction. Short delays with flagging are to be expected during the blasting schedule which will be from 1pm to 3pm on Monday through Thursday, August 31st to September 3rd. Weekday flagging will continue from … [Read more...] about CalTrans Dam Bridge Project Construction and Highway 18 Resurfacing
BVCHD Holds a Special Meeting
The Board of Directors of the Bear Valley Community Healthcare District will meet for a special meeting on Monday, August 31st . Closed session items include public employee discipline, dismissal or release and conference with legal counsel regarding two or more anticipated litigation cases. Open session begins at 7pm at the hospital cafeteria located on Garstin Drive in Big … [Read more...] about BVCHD Holds a Special Meeting
Cottonwood Fire Smoke Visible in Big Bear
Drift smoke from the Cottonwood fire, near Hemet and Cranston, is visible today in the Big Bear Valley. This fire is not considered to be a threat to Big Bear. Also of note, the Big Bear Hotshots, a division of firefighters from the U.S. Forest Service, were instrumental in completing a successful firing operation last night on the Cottonwood fire, which is holding, or … [Read more...] about Cottonwood Fire Smoke Visible in Big Bear
Dry Temperatures Keep Forest Service On Alert
As we enjoy comfortable summertime temperatures in the Big Bear Valley, areas below are experiencing an increase in high temperatures and lower humidity levels through Saturday prompting the rating for fire danger in the San Bernardino Mountains to “Very High”. According to John Miller, Public Information Officer for the U.S. Forest Service, a National Fire Rating Danger … [Read more...] about Dry Temperatures Keep Forest Service On Alert
Caltrans Proposes Highway 18 Widening at Big Bear City Airport
Caltrans will host a public information meeting for the State Route 18 safety-widening project. The section of Highway 18 proposed for widening is in front of the Big Bear City Airport from Blue Water Drive at Circle K to Pinon Drive at Thelma’s Restaurant. Additional work proposed by Caltrans for that section of the roadway includes re-striping the intersection to provide … [Read more...] about Caltrans Proposes Highway 18 Widening at Big Bear City Airport