Big Bear News - Big Bear, CA - A draft proposal to return beneficial fire and improve recreation access, among other restoration activities, on the north side of Big Bear Lake was released today by San Bernardino National Forest officials. The proposal, called an environmental assessment, for the North Big Bear Landscape Restoration Project covers a 13,000-acre area … [Read more...] about North Big Bear Restoration Project
California Drivers Reminded to Watch out for Wildlife
Big Bear News - Big Bear, CA - As the season changes and Californians turn their clocks back an hour, the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) is urging drivers to be extra alert for wildlife on the state’s roads and highways. Watch out for Wildlife Week happens in late September, and that’s no accident. The time change means fewer daylight hours, and it coincides … [Read more...] about California Drivers Reminded to Watch out for Wildlife
Big Bear Boulevard Lane Closures
Big Bear News - Big Bear, CA - UPDATE 9/28 - Lane closures on Big Bear Boulevard, which started Monday, September 27th, will last through Wednesday, September 29, from approximately 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. from Cienega at the east to Talbot at the west. Lane closures will impact both directions of travel, but there will be at least one lane open at all times. The City of Big Bear … [Read more...] about Big Bear Boulevard Lane Closures
Advisory Due to Smoke from California Wildfires
Big Bear News - Big Bear, CA - This advisory is in effect through Friday afternoon. South Coast AQMD will issue an update if additional information becomes available. Wildfires in central California are producing heavy smoke that is moving south towards the South Coast Air Basin. While the heaviest smoke will be present in the upper atmosphere across the region, impacts on … [Read more...] about Advisory Due to Smoke from California Wildfires
Update on SR-38 Culvert Replacements near Big Bear and Fawnskin
Big Bear News - Big Bear, CA - Caltrans continues work on repairing and replacing various culverts on State Route 38 (SR-38) from Zaca Rd (PM 47.5) to SR-18 near the Big Bear Lake Dam (PM 59.4). Starting September 21, crews will begin paving operations at location areas where culverts have already been installed or repaired. Work will be Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. to … [Read more...] about Update on SR-38 Culvert Replacements near Big Bear and Fawnskin