Big Bear, CA - California agencies combatting the spread of invasive quagga and zebra mussels remind boaters to remain cautious over Labor Day weekend. Quagga and zebra mussels are invasive freshwater mussels native to Eurasia. They multiply quickly, encrust watercraft and infrastructure, alter water quality and the aquatic food web and ultimately impact native and sport … [Read more...] about Boaters Can Help Fight Spread of Invasive Mussels Over Labor Day Weekend
Big Bear Lake
Helen Walsh Honored
Big Bear, CA - On Sunday, August 27, at the home of Kent and Linda Ricchiuti-Stalcup, Helen Walsh was honored as the recipient of the inaugural Helen Walsh Humanitarian Award. The purpose of this award is to honor those individuals who have provided exceptional support of the Bear Valley Community Healthcare District Foundation and other community organizations that support the … [Read more...] about Helen Walsh Honored
SR 18 Pavement Rehabilitation Project To Begin Tomorrow
Big Bear, CA - The California Department of Transportation will begin a project to rehabilitate a portion of State Route 18 (Big Bear Blvd.) from Talmage Rd. by Red Ant Hill in Big Bear Lake, to Pineview Dr. by Dead Man's Curve in Big Bear City, beginning Tuesday, August 1st. Work will take place between 7:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Monday through Thursday and there will be night … [Read more...] about SR 18 Pavement Rehabilitation Project To Begin Tomorrow
No Personal Fireworks – Additional Forest Restrictions
Big Bear Fire Department’s Assistant Chief-Fire Marshal Mike Maltby stated, “The only fireworks allowed in Big Bear is the professional 4th of July Fireworks Spectacular over the lake. No personal fireworks are allowed. Fire officials will be issuing citations with fines up to $1,000 for fireworks violations.” The Rotary Club of Big Bear Lake provides locals and visitors … [Read more...] about No Personal Fireworks – Additional Forest Restrictions
July 4th Traffic Plan – No Left Turns on Big Bear Blvd
The July 4th event traffic plan will be in effect following this year’s fireworks celebration. The City of Big Bear Lake with the enforcement efforts of the San Bernardino Sheriff's Department along with the California Highway Patrol want to help ease some of the traffic tangles that traditionally follow the fireworks show. Motorists will make right hand turns only entering … [Read more...] about July 4th Traffic Plan – No Left Turns on Big Bear Blvd