Big Bear, CA - The 4th of July holiday is a time to enjoy fireworks and show country pride but is also traditionally one of the more dangerous times on the road. To keep families safe this Independence Day, Police Departments will have increased enforcement focused on impaired driving during the 4th of July holiday. According to preliminary data from the California Highway … [Read more...] about Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over this 4th of July Holiday
New Hiking Trail at Big Bear Mountain Resort
Big Bear, CA - Big Bear Mountain Resort's new hiking trail, The Bobsled trail, is now open. The 1.45 mile trail, which runs from Snow Summit's peak down to the base area, can be used by all visitors free of charge. Guests also have the option of catching a ride to the top on the Scenic Sky Chair, which is free for kids 12 and under. The trail was constructed with minimal … [Read more...] about New Hiking Trail at Big Bear Mountain Resort
Fourth of July Traffic Plan
Big Bear, CA - To assist with the increased traffic during peak times on the fourth of July (9:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m.) the City of Big Bear Lake, in conjunction with the Sheriff's Department, Fire Department, California Highway Patrol and Caltrans, have devised a plan to better accommodate the flow of traffic. This plan will enhance both the visitor and resident experience for … [Read more...] about Fourth of July Traffic Plan
Accident on SR-38 Saturday Claims Life of Sugarloaf Resident
Big Bear, CA - On Saturday, June 22, at approximately 6:35 PM, Arrowhead CHP officers responded to the scene of a solo vehicle traffic collision on SR-38, north of Onyx Summit. The driver, 69-year-old Sugarloaf resident Sharon Phelps, was driving a gray 2005 Honda Civic, northbound on SR-38 at an unknown speed. For reasons still under investigation, she lost control of her … [Read more...] about Accident on SR-38 Saturday Claims Life of Sugarloaf Resident
Personal Fireworks Are Illegal in Big Bear
Big Bear, CA - Fireworks can be beautiful, but they can be unpredictable and deadly. Numerous fires have resulted from the use of personal fireworks, not to mention causing severe injuries to the users. Personal fireworks are illegal throughout Big Bear Valley, including “safe and sane” fireworks. In addition, all fireworks that explode, shoot into the air or move along the … [Read more...] about Personal Fireworks Are Illegal in Big Bear
The Big Bear Historical Museum Celebrates Camp Juniper’s 100th Birthday
Big Bear, CA - The Big Bear Historical Museum is celebrating the Camp Juniper Store's centennial birthday party at noon on Saturday, June 29. Special guests Mayor Randall Putz and former Museum Curator Kim Sweet will kick off the party. Kim Sweet will share with visitors the history of Camp Juniper's past 100 years. The building was originally located off North Shore Drive … [Read more...] about The Big Bear Historical Museum Celebrates Camp Juniper’s 100th Birthday