UPDATE: As of this update no power has been shut off yet. The elevated fire weather conditions will start this afternoon and Edison will monitor them through Friday evening. There is a potential for Public Safety Power Shutoffs in the high desert region today and Friday. At this time the Big Bear area will not effected by any power shutoff. Southern California Edison … [Read more...] about Wind Event May Cause Power Outages in the High Desert
Big Bear News
New Big Bear “Vertical” Ropes Course to Open Soon
Big Bear Lake, Ca - The new Big Bear Ropes Course at the Big Bear Snow Play location is a state-of-the-art aerial adventure which promises to be exhilarating and challenging. Big Bear Ropes Course is a two-story creation which allows participants of varying ages to try an array of challenges and features. The vertical course is over 6,400 square feet including suspension … [Read more...] about New Big Bear “Vertical” Ropes Course to Open Soon
UPDATE: Highway 18 to Lucerne Valley is now OPEN
1:45pm: UPDATE: According to CalTrans, Highway 18 to Lucerne Valley is now open in both directions. 1:15pm: UPDATE: Highway 18 to Lucerne Valley is expected to remain closed this afternoon for an unknown duration according to CalTrans. The route is closed as a result of a brush fire being called the Plant Fire. The Plant Fire began last night at approximately 7pm in … [Read more...] about UPDATE: Highway 18 to Lucerne Valley is now OPEN
Roadwork Continues on SR 330 Near Running Springs
Running Springs, CA - The California Department of Transportation is continuing with a $5 million culvert repair and replacement operation on State Route 330 near Running Springs. This project will make repairs to the embankments and replace damaged culverts. On Monday, June 17, through Thursday, June 20, there will be a one-way flagging operation, near Dollar Bill Curve (PM … [Read more...] about Roadwork Continues on SR 330 Near Running Springs
Big Bear Lake DWP Pipeline Project on Knickerbocker Starts Monday
Big Bear, CA - Knickerbocker Road will be closed between Big Bear Boulevard and Stone Rd on Monday, June 17, and Tuesday, June 18, as the City of Big Bear Lake Department of Water and Power installs a new water mainline. Intermittent road closures in either direction may last through June 21 as customers are connected to the new water line and the affected roadway is repaved … [Read more...] about Big Bear Lake DWP Pipeline Project on Knickerbocker Starts Monday