Big Bear News - Big Bear Lake, CA - UPDATE: Bear Valley Electric Service, Inc. has announced that as of 9:15 a.m., 9/2/26, the period of concern related to SCE’s public safety power shutoff event has concluded. They thank their customers for their patience and understanding throughout this PSPS period. Bear Valley Electric Service, Inc. (BVES) is notifying customers that … [Read more...] about Potential for Public Safety Power Shutoff Extended; UPDATE: PSPS Has Concluded
Potential Southern California Edison Public Safety Power Shut-Off Now through Monday
Big Bear News - Big Bear Lake, CA - As of 4:35pm on Friday, August 28th, Bear Valley Electric Service, Inc. (BVES) is notifying customers that Southern California Edison (SCE) is monitoring transmission lines serving the BVES system for a potential Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS). The overall period of concern is from 12:00 p.m. on Friday, August 28, through 9:00 p.m. on … [Read more...] about Potential Southern California Edison Public Safety Power Shut-Off Now through Monday
SkyFest Big Bear Returns to Champion Dark Skies and Stargazing this August
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