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
Smoke Visible from the “Gold Fire” in Holcomb Valley with Continuing Updates
Big Bear News - Big Bear, CA - Monday, August 11, 2025 - The Gold Fire has not grown and is holding at 1069 acres and now at 48% containment. There is a reduction in acreage due to better mapping. Crews in the north, northeastern portion of Marble Canyon will continue working on hazard assessment and mitigation plans. Helicopters will continue to assist with hot spots and flare … [Read more...] about Smoke Visible from the “Gold Fire” in Holcomb Valley with Continuing Updates
Potential Public Safety Power Shutoff on Wednesday, July 9th, 9am to 6pm
Big Bear News - 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 July 9th, at 9:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. If SCE de-energizes this line, BVES customers … [Read more...] about Potential Public Safety Power Shutoff on Wednesday, July 9th, 9am to 6pm
Chirp Nature Center’s “Wings & Wild Things Nature Festival” on July 12th
Big Bear News - Big Bear Lake, CA - The second “Wings & Wild Things Nature Festival” hosted by Chirp Nature Center is coming up on July 12, 2025 in Big Bear Lake. The event is a day-long nature festival like no other located high in the San Bernardino National Forest. Activities include bird walks, live animal presentations, kids crafts, guest speakers and book signings, … [Read more...] about Chirp Nature Center’s “Wings & Wild Things Nature Festival” on July 12th