Big Bear News, Moonridge, CA - UPDATE: Although the cause of the problem is still unknown, power has been fully restored to the Moonridge area as of approximately 7pm. If you are still without power, please call Bear Valley Electric Service, Inc, to report the problem at 800-808-2837 or text the word "OUT" to that number. The Moonridge area of the Big Bear Valley lost … [Read more...] about Moonridge Area Without Power: UPDATE Power Restored at 6:57pm
Rock and Debris Flows Close Highway 38 UPDATE: 38 Has Reopened
Big Bear News - UPDATE: Per CalTrans, Highway 38 has reopened. Due to rocks and debris flows on the roadway, CalTrans closed Highway 38 in both directions at approximately 5:30pm on Monday evening to/from Lake Williams and Valley of the Falls. Due to the potential extended overnight length of the closure, at 7:00pm CalTrans made the decision to allow emergency vehicles to use … [Read more...] about Rock and Debris Flows Close Highway 38 UPDATE: 38 Has Reopened
Lightning Snags Tackled by US Forest Service
Big Bear News - Big Bear Lake, CA - UPDATE: 7:45PM - Crews making progress on all spot fires caused by lightning strikes today. H534 helicopters are taking water from Big Bear Lake to make drops on all the smoking trees. Fire crews have hiked in and cut down most of the trees and are now working on mop up. UPDATE: 5pm - US Forest Service reports another fire located … [Read more...] about Lightning Snags Tackled by US Forest Service
Big Bear Lake Council Appoints Perri Melnick
Big Bear News - Big Bear Lake, CA -The Big Bear Lake City Council members conducted interviews on Monday, July 26th to replace and fill the council seat of David Caretto. After a day of interviews, deliberations, compromises and negotiations the selection and vote was unanimous in favor of Perri Melnick who is currently serving on the Bear Valley Community Hospital board. … [Read more...] about Big Bear Lake Council Appoints Perri Melnick
Mountain Transit Adopts 2-Year Project For Free Valley Wide Transportation
Big Bear News - Big Bear Lake, CA - At last week’s regular Board Meeting of the Mountain Area Regional Transit Authority, the Board of Directors passed and adopted a two year demonstration project for free trolley and airport transportation service in the Big Bear Valley. According to General Manager, Sandy Benson, this free service will start in late October or early … [Read more...] about Mountain Transit Adopts 2-Year Project For Free Valley Wide Transportation