Big Bear News - Big Bear, CA - Big Bear Lake, CA – Bear Valley Electric Service (BVES) is notifying customers that Southern California Edison (SCE) has placed one of the BVES transmission lines on its Monitored Circuit List for a potential Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS). The period of concern begins today September 8th, at 3:00 p.m. until September 9th, at 9:00 p.m. If SCE … [Read more...] about Potential Public Safety Shut-Off From Monday, September 8th at 3pm through Tuesday, September 9th at 9pm
Caltrans SR-18 Construction Alert: Daytime Closures Start Soon
Big Bear News - San Bernardino County — Caltrans crews will be performing a SWARM operation on State Route 18 (SR-18) between Running Springs and Big Bear Lake resulting in a need for a FULL CLOSURE during the work phase. Work will occur on Monday, September 8th to Friday, September 12th from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. conducting a full closure of State Route 18 from Green Valley … [Read more...] about Caltrans SR-18 Construction Alert: Daytime Closures Start Soon
Local Arrest on Drug Charges Under Proposition 36
Big Bear News – Big Bear Lake, CA – On Sunday, July 6, 2025, at approximately 6:11PM, deputies conducted a traffic stop near Maple Lane and Big Bear Boulevard. During the stop, the driver, 44-year-old Gregory Thomas of Sugarloaf, exhibited signs of being under the influence of a controlled substance. A search of the vehicle led to the discovery of suspected methamphetamine and … [Read more...] about Local Arrest on Drug Charges Under Proposition 36
Join The Big Bear Theatre Project’s Weekend Performance of “Mama, Do You Know Me?”
Big Bear News - Big Bear Lake, CA - This weekend, The Big Bear Theatre Project returns with a new performance continuing with this month’s theme of stories of everlasting love. “Mama, Do You Know Me?” is a moving memoir of a mother and daughter’s journey to Big Bear and beyond. Based on the true story by Misty Rowe, this play is laced with laughter and love. Performances are … [Read more...] about Join The Big Bear Theatre Project’s Weekend Performance of “Mama, Do You Know Me?”
Meet Sunny and Gizmo!
Big Bear News - Big Bear, CA -The Friends of Big Bear Valley have announced the names of Jackie and Shadow’s chicks. Meet Sunny and Gizmo! The bigger chick is Sunny and the smaller chick is Gizmo. The eaglet naming process was part of a fundraiser for FOBBV with over 54,000 names submitted. Some people submitted 1 name, though many submitted 3 or 10, and they all added up. … [Read more...] about Meet Sunny and Gizmo!