SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY - Big Bear News - Caltrans says there’s good news for mountain travelers: State Route 38 is expected to soft open on Wednesday, December 24, 2025 at 4 p.m. after weeks of emergency repairs following damage from Tropical Storm Mario. Crews have been working intensively at several damaged sections near Angelus Oaks — including postmiles 21.12, 23.90, and … [Read more...] about Highway 38 to Open December 24 as Emergency Repairs Continue
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Free Self Service Sandbags Available for Big Bear Lake Residents and Businesses
Big Bear News - Big Bear, CA - Big Bear Lake, CA - With heavy rains expected this week, the City of Big Bear Lake is offering free sandbags to residents and businesses at three locations. The City provides the bags, the sand and shovels. The bags are not pre-filled, you must fill them yourself. The self service Big Bear Lake locations are below and available while supplies … [Read more...] about Free Self Service Sandbags Available for Big Bear Lake Residents and Businesses
Randall Putz Appointed to Serve as Mayor of Big Bear Lake in 2026
Big Bear News - Big Bear, CA - Big Bear Lake - The Big Bear Lake City Council at their December 10, 2025 meeting, appointed Randall Putz to serve as Mayor in 2026, marking his third term as Mayor and continuing a long record of dedicated public service to the community. This appointment reflects the confidence of his colleagues in his leadership, experience, and commitment to … [Read more...] about Randall Putz Appointed to Serve as Mayor of Big Bear Lake in 2026
Prescribed Fire Operations Planned in Big Bear Valley December 18–20
Big Bear News - Big Bear, CA - Big Bear Lake - The San Bernardino National Forest is preparing to conduct prescribed fire operations in the Big Bear Valley between December 18 and 20. Burn locations include areas near Highway 38 and Polique Canyon Road. Fire crews will be on site throughout ignition and will continue monitoring the area in the days that follow until the burn is … [Read more...] about Prescribed Fire Operations Planned in Big Bear Valley December 18–20
UC Riverside School of Medicine Residency Underway at BVCHD
Big Bear News - Big Bear, CA - Big Bear Lake — In a first-of-its kind program at Bear Valley Community Healthcare District (BVCHD), residents from the University of California, Riverside School of Medicine will have the opportunity to fulfill their emergency medicine residency rotation requirement at BVCHD. The District is also piloting a family medicine residency program with … [Read more...] about UC Riverside School of Medicine Residency Underway at BVCHD