Big Bear Lake, CA, January 20, 2016 - Bear Valley Electric Service will be conducting a brief power outage (approx. 3 minutes) on Thursday, 1/21 at 5:00 AM to switch equipment over to their peak source. The planned outage will temporarily affect customers in the Village and Boulder Bay areas. For additional information, please contact BVES directly. … [Read more...] about Planned Power Outage Thursday Morning
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First Annual Big Bear Utilities Food Drive Challenge
Big Bear Lake, CA, November 9th, 2015 – The First Annual Big Bear Utilities Food Drive Challenge will bring meals to families in need this holiday season. Big Bear utility companies are challenging each other to see who can raise the most food donations for the St. Joseph Food Pantry to help feed local families this holiday season. Participating utility company's include Bear … [Read more...] about First Annual Big Bear Utilities Food Drive Challenge
Power Outage Caused by Remote Controlled Airplane
Big Bear Valley, CA, July 8, 2014 - Yesterday at about 8:30 am, many areas of the Big Bear Valley experienced a power outage that lasted approximately 30 minutes. This was due to a radio controlled airplane striking power lines in the Sandalwood area. When the plane struck the lines it opened a circuit which then shut down the power. In normal circumstances, the circuit … [Read more...] about Power Outage Caused by Remote Controlled Airplane
Telephone Scam Strikes Big Bear
Big Bear Lake, CA, March 28, 2014 – Telephone scammers have been trying to swindle utility customers in Big Bear in recent weeks. Bear Valley Electric Service says several customers--mostly small business owners--have been called by people posing as BVE representatives. The callers try to pressure customers for their credit card numbers and other personal information to avoid … [Read more...] about Telephone Scam Strikes Big Bear
Donations Make Thanksgiving Dreams Come True
Big Bear Lake, CA, December 2, 2013 - Charity was alive and well over the holiday. One example--Bear Valley Electric Service (BVES) gave its usual 150 turkeys to the Elks Lodge, who distributed Thanksgiving food bags to local families in need. Each bag held the makings of a feast: including a turkey, stuffing, gravy, cranberry sauce, corn, green beans, and rolls. The agency … [Read more...] about Donations Make Thanksgiving Dreams Come True