The 47th Annual Big Bear Lake Oktoberfest is in full swing at the Convention Center now through October 28th. Guests are treated to authentic German food, beer and entertainment featuring three bands direct from Germany. Enjoy the very same beers poured at Munich’s Oktoberfest for more than 150 years. Gates open at 12 noon on Saturday and Sunday. The fun continues through … [Read more...] about Vote for Big Bear Lake Oktoberfest for USA Today’s Top 10
One Victim Identified in Saturday’s Fatal Plane Crash
According to the San Bernardino Sheriff's Department, on Saturday, July 29th, at approximately 10:30 pm, deputies from the Apple Valley Police Department were requested to respond to the Apple Valley Airport in search of a vehicle belonging to the victim. The reporting party stated the victims were flying in from Big Bear and were overdue. Deputies located the vehicle at the … [Read more...] about One Victim Identified in Saturday’s Fatal Plane Crash
Bridge Fire – Updated
UPDATE - 7/17/17 - 135 Firefighters are working on containment lines and suppression repair north of Greenspot Road north of the Iron Bridge near the City of Highland. The fire has been mapped at 460 Acres and is 80% contained UPDATE - 7/16/17 - Bridge fire 70% contained, 460 acres. A total of 300 Firefighters are working a wildland fire burning north of Greenspot Road … [Read more...] about Bridge Fire – Updated
Lightening Strike Fire in Big Bear City
The Big Bear Fire Department has reported a small 10 x 10x spot fire on Pioneer near Greenway in Big Bear City this morning. The fire was reported at 5:37am caused by a lightening strike to a tree. Crews from Big Bear Fire, County Fire and the Forest Service responded and are now in the mop up phase. … [Read more...] about Lightening Strike Fire in Big Bear City
Local Utility Scam Alert
Bear Valley Electric Service (BVES) is alerting customers to a current utility scam that seeks to swindle them out of their money by threatening to shut off their power if immediate payment is not received. The imposters are calling customers posing as representatives of the power company and are using tactics to pressure customers into calling a phone number and surrendering … [Read more...] about Local Utility Scam Alert