Big Bear News - Big Bear Valley, CA - The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) Maintenance crews will be rock scaling on State Route 18 (SR-18) in the ‘Arctic Circle’, from postmile 37.0 to postmile 44.33. A full closure is necessary for the scaling operation for the safety of motorists and the work crews. The closure will take place Monday through Thursday … [Read more...] about Highway 18 – Arctic Circle Proposed Closure for Rock Scaling June 8 – 26
Big Bear Lake Memorial Day – Somber Event – Obernolte and Herrick Preside
Big Bear News - Big Bear Lake - The City of Big Bear Lake and the Big Bear Valley Marine Corps League Detachment 1038 hosted a Memorial Day observance at Veteran’s Park in Big Bear Lake. Given the social distancing requirements, it a static display commemorating the sacrifices of the United States military personnel who have died in our nation’s service. The display was hosted … [Read more...] about Big Bear Lake Memorial Day – Somber Event – Obernolte and Herrick Preside
Smoke Warning Today As Prescribed Burn Continues West End of Big Bear Lake
Big Bear News - Big Bear Lake, CA - Fire crews will continue to take advantage of favorable spring weather conditions for more prescribed burning in the Bluff Mesa area southwest of Big Bear Lake, potentially beginning on Thursday, May 21 and continuing through Friday, May 22. The work helps create safe spaces for firefighters to be placed between communities and natural areas … [Read more...] about Smoke Warning Today As Prescribed Burn Continues West End of Big Bear Lake
Drowning Tragedy in Big Bear Lake at Boulder Bay
Big Bear News - Big Bear Lake, CA - On Saturday, May 16, 2020 at 4:47pm, the Big Bear Sheriff’s Dispatch received a call regarding someone drowning near Boulder Bay Park. The victim had been under water for three minutes when the call came in. First responders from the Sheriff’s Department and Big Bear Fire were routed to the scene. The Municipal Water District lake patrol … [Read more...] about Drowning Tragedy in Big Bear Lake at Boulder Bay
Start of Big Bear Lake Prescribed Burns Possible Today
Big Bear News - Big Bear Lake, CA - San Bernardino National Forest officials are planning prescribed burns in the Big Bear area beginning as early as today, Thursday, May 14. The late wet winter and current spring conditions are ideal for prescribed burning. The broadcast burn on Bluff Mesa, southwest of Big Bear Lake, is expected to last through next week if conditions … [Read more...] about Start of Big Bear Lake Prescribed Burns Possible Today