Big Bear News - Big Bear Lake, CA - Starting Wednesday, June 4, 2025, local residents may see helicopters flying above the Big Bear area. These important efforts are helping Bear Valley Electric Service Inc. (BVES) with a critical infrastructure project as they do repairs to the Radford Line, an above ground bare wire sub-transmission line. This project will enhance the … [Read more...] about Helicopters to Support Bear Valley Electric Service, Inc.’s Radford Line Project
Sunny the Eaglet Takes Its First Flight Over Big Bear
Big Bear News - Big Bear Lake, CA - At precisely 10:46 a.m. today, Monday, June 2, 2025, Sunny, the young bald eaglet watched by locals and wildlife enthusiasts alike, took to the skies for its maiden flight. The moment, eagerly anticipated by observers, marked a major milestone in the eaglet’s development as it lifted off from its nesting perch and soared out through the trees … [Read more...] about Sunny the Eaglet Takes Its First Flight Over Big Bear
Kicking Off Summer in Big Bear with Memorial Day Events!
Big Bear News - Big Bear Lake, CA - The American Legion Post 584 Big Bear Lake, the City of Big Bear Lake, and Marine Corp League collaborate each year to honor our fallen heroes on the Memorial Day Ceremony at Veterans Park at 40870 Big Bear Boulevard next to Community Church. The public is invite to join the ceremony on Monday, May 26th at 11am. This event is free for all … [Read more...] about Kicking Off Summer in Big Bear with Memorial Day Events!
Jury Convicts Justin Wayne Halstenberg of Starting the Line Fire
KBHR - Big Bear News - San Bernardino CA - A jury in San Bernardino County has convicted Justin Wayne Halstenberg, a Norco resident, of starting the Line Fire in Highland last year. The fire burned 44,000 acres and injured six firefighters. Halstenberg, 35, was found guilty on seven counts related to the Line Fire and two additional counts for another blaze. Charges include … [Read more...] about Jury Convicts Justin Wayne Halstenberg of Starting the Line Fire
Potential Public Safety Power Shutoff on Friday, May 23rd, 3pm to Midnight
Big Bear News - Big Bear Lake, CA – Bear Valley Electric Service (BVES) is notifying customers that Southern California Edison (SCE) may implement a Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) affecting BVES supply lines. The period of concern is tomorrow, May 23rd, from 3:00 p.m. to 12:00 midnight. This precaution is mainly due to high winds in Lucerne Valley and aims to reduce … [Read more...] about Potential Public Safety Power Shutoff on Friday, May 23rd, 3pm to Midnight