Big Bear, CA, January 16, 2016 – In honor of Martin Luther King Jr’s dedication and forward thinking the US Forest Service would like to extend an invitation to everyone on Monday, January 18, for this year’s first “Fee Free Day” on the national forests in Southern California. The National Forest Adventure Pass will not be required for visitors recreating in the San Bernardino, … [Read more...] about US Forest Service First Fee Free Day Of 2016
Think “Out of the Box” on Beautification
Big Bear, CA, January 15th, 2016 - A competition wants local resorts to think "out of the box" on beautification. Out Of The Box is an invite only resort competition taking place over the 2015-2016 winter season. Four resorts will receive identical containers full of raw materials to create, destroy and modify as they see fit- the goal being to design the most fun, most … [Read more...] about Think “Out of the Box” on Beautification
Hwy 18 at Little Arctic Circle Closed Today Until 3pm
Big Bear, CA, January 12th, 2016 - Highway 18 will be closed from Cove Drive to the Big Bear Dam in the Little Arctic Circle today from 9am - 3pm to allow crews from Bear Valley Electric Service to perform maintenance on electrical transformers in that area. Highway 38 though Fawnskin is open, as well as Highway 38 to Mentone and Highway 18 to Lucerne Valley. Please drive … [Read more...] about Hwy 18 at Little Arctic Circle Closed Today Until 3pm
Big Bear Lake is Rising and Setting Records
Big Bear, CA, January 10th, 2016 - After reaching our lowest lake level of the season of 14’-7” on January 4, 2016, This past storm brought in a total of 849 acre feet in the lake which raised the level by 3”. That equates to 276,647,499 gallons of water added to the Lake. It is too early to estimate what it really means but it already means we are better off than we … [Read more...] about Big Bear Lake is Rising and Setting Records
Don’t Risk Your Life, Stay Off Lake Ice!
Big Bear, CA, January 9th, 2016 - Winter temperatures in Big Bear Valley can vary greatly, but never get cold enough to create a safe, solid frozen surface on Big Bear Lake. Being on the lake ice is a violation of San Bernardino County Codes and Ordinances of the Municipal Water District, with maximum fines of up to $500. More importantly, hypothermia and drowning are … [Read more...] about Don’t Risk Your Life, Stay Off Lake Ice!