Big Bear News - Big Bear, CA - Bear Valley Electric, Inc., has informed KBHR that a fault on the 34 kV sub transmission has taken down all electrical power in the Big Bear Valley except for the Village and out to the dam on the south side of Big Bear Lake. The estimated time for repair as of this post is three hours (approximately 11pm). … [Read more...] about Power Outage in Big Bear Lake
Fatal Motorcycle Crash in Big Bear by Suspected DUI Driver
Big Bear News - Big Bear Lake, CA - According to Kbear resources, the victim in Monday’s deadly accident near the Big Bear Dam has been identified as William Brandt, 54, of Fawnskin. The collision occurred around 6pm on Monday, August 18, 2025 on Big Bear Boulevard, just east of Rim of the World Scenic Byway and the Big Bear Dam involving the Harley-Davidson motorcycle Brandt … [Read more...] about Fatal Motorcycle Crash in Big Bear by Suspected DUI Driver
Potential Public Safety Power Shutoff Beginning August 14 through August 15th per BVES, Inc. UPDATE: PSPS Has Ended
Big Bear News - Big Bear, CA - 9:00AM, Friday, August 15th - Bear Valley Electric Service (BVES) is notifying customers that Southern California Edison (SCE) has concluded the Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) affecting BVES supply lines. Wednesday, August 13th - Bear Valley Electric Service (BVES) is notifying customers that Southern California Edison (SCE) has placed … [Read more...] about Potential Public Safety Power Shutoff Beginning August 14 through August 15th per BVES, Inc. UPDATE: PSPS Has Ended
The Big Bear Antique Car Club Fun Run rolls into town this Friday through Sunday, August 8–10
Big Bear Lake CA - Big Bear News - The Big Bear Antique Car Club Fun Run rolls into town this Friday through Sunday, August 8–10, transforming The Village into a chrome-lover’s paradise. With over 500 classic and antique cars on display, this is one of Southern California’s most beloved vintage car events. Here’s why you don’t want to miss it: Show & … [Read more...] about The Big Bear Antique Car Club Fun Run rolls into town this Friday through Sunday, August 8–10
Southern California Edison (SCE)- Implemented Public Safety Power Shutoff August 4, 2025 – UPDATE: 10:00am Monday: PSPS Canceled
Big Bear News - Big Bear, CA - UPDATE: As of 10:00am, Southern California Edison has canceled the Public Safety Power Shutoff allowing Bear Valley Electric Service to begin the process of fully restoring power to the Big Bear Valley. Initially, Fawnskin and most of Big Bear City have had their power restored. BVES is still working to fully restore power to the remaining … [Read more...] about Southern California Edison (SCE)- Implemented Public Safety Power Shutoff August 4, 2025 – UPDATE: 10:00am Monday: PSPS Canceled