Big Bear, CA - UPDATE: 5pm - Highway 18 to Lucerne Valley has re-opened with escorts. You can except some delays. Isolated showers with heavy rainfall created mudslides on both Highway 18 to Lucerne Valley and Highway 38 today, prompting the closure of both highways for a period of time. Highway 38 has reopened but Highway 18 is still in a clean-up phase from a massive mud … [Read more...] about Mudslides Prompt Temporary Road Closures
The Valley Fire
Forest Falls, CA - UPDATE 11:00AM - The Valley Fire is now at 1,341 acres with 13% containment. Several thunderstorms passed through the lower elevations of the Valley Fire area resulting in some flooding and debris flows. However, the higher elevations of the fire have not seen significant rainfall and continue to burn. The fire is moving north and east, higher into the San … [Read more...] about The Valley Fire
Big Bear Community Generously Donates Scholarships to Local Students
Big Bear, CA - Last night, 55 graduating seniors were awarded a total of $121,900 through the Steven G. Mihaylo Big Bear High School Education Foundation. Scholarships ranged from $1000 to $10,500. This endowment program consists of Corporate Sponsors and Foundation Families through a matching grant program established by Steven Mihaylo. The endowment has grown to over $2.5 … [Read more...] about Big Bear Community Generously Donates Scholarships to Local Students
Kiwanis Club’s 18th Annual Hope of America Awards
Big Bear, CA, May 8, 2018 - Last night, the Kiwanis Club of Big Bear Valley honored twelve Big Bear students with the "Hope of America Award". Presented for the eighteenth year, students representing each school in the Valley, are chosen by their teachers. The Hope of America Award recognizes and encourages students who have demonstrated academic accomplishments, leadership … [Read more...] about Kiwanis Club’s 18th Annual Hope of America Awards
Big Bear Saddened by Loss of Eaglet
Big Bear, CA, 3/26/18- Since the eggs were laid in early January and the first baby eagle hatched on February 11th, Big Bear has been amazed and excited to view the eagle's nest cam installed by the non-profit group, the Friends of Big Bear Valley. With the second egg hatching on February 12th, and through our series of late winter storms, viewers watched in anticipation … [Read more...] about Big Bear Saddened by Loss of Eaglet