Arrowhead Highlands, CA - The California Department of Transportation will start the next phase of emergency drainage, guardrail and slope repairs in “The Narrows” (Post mile 19.6 to 20.6) on State Route 18 near Crestline. The work will begin Monday, July 22, and last approximately two months. Traffic will be controlled by a flagging operation Monday through Thursday from 6 … [Read more...] about Emergency Road Repairs Continue on State Route 18
Installation of Rock Fall Barrier on State Route 330 to Begin
Big Bear, CA - The California Department of Transportation will begin a rock fall barrier project on State Route 330 near Running Springs tomorrow. The $5 million contract was awarded to Spectrum Construction Group, Inc. from Irvine. This project will remove rock debris from the slope, excavate and reduce slope size and install two rock-fall barriers at postmiles 37 and 39. On … [Read more...] about Installation of Rock Fall Barrier on State Route 330 to Begin
Lost Big Bear Hiker Hoisted to Safety
Big Bear, CA - On Saturday, July 13th, Anthony Edward Guerrero was hiking alone in the Big Bear mountains when he became directionally disorientated and lost. Fearing nightfall, he called 911 for help. San Bernardino County Sheriff Department's helicopter, 40K1, responded to the GPS location that Guerrero's cell phone gave when he placed the 911 call. Upon arrival, they … [Read more...] about Lost Big Bear Hiker Hoisted to Safety
Residential Fire in Baldwin Lake Knocked Down Quickly
Big Bear, CA - A residential structure fire was reported on Parkway Drive in Baldwin Lake at approximately 2:07 p.m., on Thursday, July 11. Upon arrival, fire crews observed a manufactured home with fire and smoke coming from the back of the residence. Crews were able to confine the fire to the exterior rear wall of the residence, the deck and a portion of the roof. Through a … [Read more...] about Residential Fire in Baldwin Lake Knocked Down Quickly
Big Bear Lake City Council Introduces a New Management Team
BIG BEAR LAKE, CA — The City of Big Bear Lake has announced that two new staff members have joined the City’s management team, including planning Director Jae Hill and Chief Building Official Steve Raney. They were formally introduced at Monday’s City Council meeting. Jae Hill comes to the City with many years of planning experience in mountain resort communities including the … [Read more...] about Big Bear Lake City Council Introduces a New Management Team