Big Bear News - Big Bear Lake, CA – The Big Bear Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the recipients of the prestigious 2026 Excellence in Business Awards (EBBIES). The 2026 EBBIE recipients are Big Bear Vacations, The Bowling Barn, and Mountain Area Regional Transit Authority (Mountain Transit). The recipients will be honored at the Chamber’s Annual Membership … [Read more...] about Big Bear Chamber Announces 2026 Excellence in Business Awards (EBBIE) Recipients
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Mountain Transit Service Update on Summit Boulevard
Big Bear News - Big Bear Lake - Mountain Transit’s Big Bear service will be impacted this week due to road construction on Summit Boulevard. Beginning June 13th through June 15th, the Big Bear Sheriff’s Station bus stop and Butcher’s Block bus stop will not be serviced between 7am and 3pm. The closest bus stops to these locations are at the Bear Valley Community Hospital on … [Read more...] about Mountain Transit Service Update on Summit Boulevard
Update #10: Mountain Transit Resumes Off-The-Mountain Service for Big Bear As of March 20th
Big Bear, CA - Big Bear News - Now that the front route of Highway 18 has reopened, Mountain Transit will resume their off-the-mountain service on Route 5 from Big Bear to San Bernardino via Hwy 18/330 starting on Monday, March 20th. Check the Mountain Transit website for schedules. All additional Mountain Transit Big Bear Service has already resumed regular service … [Read more...] about Update #10: Mountain Transit Resumes Off-The-Mountain Service for Big Bear As of March 20th
Free Big Bear Trolley Service Starts Sunday
Big Bear News - Big Bear, CA - Starting this Sunday, Mountain Transit will begin a new free Big Bear Trolley service with extended service routes throughout the Big Bear Valley. This program is a two year demonstration project for free trolley and airport transportation services for both locals and visitors. Starting October 31st, all riders can travel for free commuting to … [Read more...] about Free Big Bear Trolley Service Starts Sunday
Fill the Bus For Our Local Veterans
Big Bear News - Big Bear, CA - Earlier this year, Mountain Transit started a Veterans Outreach Program to honor and support the nearly 300 local veterans that live in our community. Their first outreach event is 'Fill the Bus for Local Veterans', happening on Wednesday, October 13th, from 10am to 6pm at Stater Bros. Markets in Big Bear as well as Goodwin & Son's Market in … [Read more...] about Fill the Bus For Our Local Veterans