Big Bear News - Big Bear Lake, CA - Big Bear Lake is preparing to light up the night sky by turning down the lights below. From August 14–16, 2026, Care for Big Bear and Visit Big Bear will host “SkyFest Big Bear”, a three-day celebration of science, discovery, and dark skies dedicated to astronomy, nocturnal wildlife, and combating light pollution. This year’s … [Read more...] about SkyFest Big Bear Returns to Champion Dark Skies and Stargazing this August
330 Temporarily Closed due to Big Rig Accident on Monday, November 3rd: UPDATE: SR-330 Has Reopened
Big Bear News - At 2:41pm on Monday, November 3rd, a collision with injuries occurred on Highway 330 between a big rig and a large construction trailer approximately two miles north of the San Bernardino Ranger Station. CalTrans has ordered a hard closure to/from Live Oak in Running Springs and Highland in order to clear the vehicles and address the injuries. The estimated … [Read more...] about 330 Temporarily Closed due to Big Rig Accident on Monday, November 3rd: UPDATE: SR-330 Has Reopened
Power Outage Today Due to Lightening Strike; Full Restoration Expected Between 3pm to 5pm; UPDATE 2:45pm: Power Fully Restored
Big Bear News - Big Bear Lake, CA - UPDATE: As of 2:38pm, power has been fully restored to all of the Big Bear Valley per Bear Valley Electric Service, Inc. If you are still without power, please call 1-800-808-2837. UPDATE: As of 1:50pm, power is beginning to be restored to areas of the Big Bear Valley. Full restoration may take longer and is expected to be fully restored … [Read more...] about Power Outage Today Due to Lightening Strike; Full Restoration Expected Between 3pm to 5pm; UPDATE 2:45pm: Power Fully Restored
Two Desert Hot Springs Men Arrested for Selling Cocaine to Big Bear Residents
Big Bear News - Big Bear Lake, CA - In February of 2025, deputies from the Big Bear Sheriff Station initiated a widespread narcotics investigation that led them to Desert Hot Springs, California. On August 16, 2025, deputies served multiple search warrants in the Desert Hot Springs area. During the execution of the search warrants, deputies found Adrian Munoz, 29, and Francisco … [Read more...] about Two Desert Hot Springs Men Arrested for Selling Cocaine to Big Bear Residents
Heavy Citations Issued for Violators in the Gold Fire Forest Closure Areas
Big Bear News - Big Bear, CA - The San Bernardino National Forest Service is reminding the public that Gold Fire Forest Closures are in place resulting in heavy fines for violators.. Over the past few days, firefighters have had to stop fire operations in the John Bull trail area numerous times due to people ignoring the Gold Fire Forest Closure orders. Law enforcement … [Read more...] about Heavy Citations Issued for Violators in the Gold Fire Forest Closure Areas