Big Bear News - Big Bear Lake, CA - Residents across the Big Bear Valley should prepare for a planned overnight power outage this weekend as Southern California Edison (SCE) conducts scheduled maintenance on transmission lines serving the mountain community. According to Bear Valley Electric Service (BVES), the planned power outage window will begin at approximately 11:30 … [Read more...] about Planned Overnight Power Outage Set for Big Bear Valley as Edison Performs Maintenance
Potential Public Safety Power Shutoff on Saturday
Big Bear News - Big Bear Lake, CA - Bear Valley Electric, Inc., is informing the community that Southern California Edison (SCE) may be enacting a Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) on Saturday, October 10, 2026 from 12:01 am (midnight) to 9 pm. This period of concern is due to high winds and fire conditions that may affect their lines serving the Big Bear area. There is no … [Read more...] about Potential Public Safety Power Shutoff on Saturday
Sheriff’s Cold Case Detectives Arrest Big Bear Resident in 2006 Homicide Investigation
Big Bear News -Big Bear Lake, CA — A cold case investigation spanning nearly two decades has led to the arrest of a Big Bear resident in connection with the 2006 murder of his wife. On September 21, 2026, detectives with the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department Cold Case Homicide Team arrested 53-year-old Jeff Maiorca of Big Bear. Maiorca was taken into custody without … [Read more...] about Sheriff’s Cold Case Detectives Arrest Big Bear Resident in 2006 Homicide Investigation
Traffic Stop Leads to Arrest of Felon in Possession of Narcotics and a Loaded Firearm
Big Bear News - Big Bear City, CA -The Big Bear Sheriff’s Department has reported that on Saturday, September 19, 2026, at 9:57pm, deputies conducted a traffic stop at Highway 18 and Delta Way in Big Bear City on a vehicle for multiple traffic violations. The driver, Oscar Gonzalez, a 51-year-old resident of Hesperia, was contacted and determined to be on parole. During a … [Read more...] about Traffic Stop Leads to Arrest of Felon in Possession of Narcotics and a Loaded Firearm
From Rodeo Dust to Dancing Drones: Big Bear’s Holiday Weekend Has It All!
Big Bear News - Big Bear Lake, CA- Big Bear Lake is gearing up for a full slate of family?friendly fun this holiday weekend, with four major events bringing excitement, music, and community spirit to the mountains. Big Bear Rodeo & Carnival – September 4–6 The holiday weekend kicks off with the Big Bear Rodeo & Carnival, a brand?new celebration debuting at 103 … [Read more...] about From Rodeo Dust to Dancing Drones: Big Bear’s Holiday Weekend Has It All!