The Big Bear Lake International Film Festival has a few remaining committee positions available for enthusiastic locals who want a little taste of Hollywood. Committee members receive a one-day movie pass to the festival, including all movies and panels, and an invitation to the annual volunteer party. There are shifts available each day during the three day festival … [Read more...] about Volunteers to get a Little Taste of Hollywood
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Drift Smoke Visible in Big Bear Valley
Big Bear, CA, September 2, 2012, 5:00pm - Drift smoke is visible in the West-Northwest corner of the Big Bear Valley due to a fire burning in the Angeles National Forest, north of Glendora off of Highway 39. The possibility of smelling drift smoke from this fire will increase during the evening hours as cooler air could lower the elevation of the plume. There is no threat to … [Read more...] about Drift Smoke Visible in Big Bear Valley
That Rotten Egg Odor
Big Bear Valley, CA, August 30, 2012 - You may have noticed the horrible smell outside today in parts of the Valley? Well, if you have, there was recently a dispatch for the smell of rotten eggs in Blue Jay, Crestline & Running Springs. Big Bear News has learned that the odor may be from decomposition of organic material in the Salton Sea area, and it could be drifting this … [Read more...] about That Rotten Egg Odor
Highway 330 Closed For Roadwork
Running Springs, CA, August 30, 2012 - Roadwork is taking place today on SR 330 and the road is closed in both directions. According to CalTrans, scheduled roadwork will continue until approximately 3pm today. SR 330 is closed from Highland Avenue to Live Oak. Use alternate routes and expect travel delays. … [Read more...] about Highway 330 Closed For Roadwork
Unseasonably Wet Summer Monsoon Season In Big Bear Valley
Big Bear Valley, CA, August 30, 2012 - A moist, southerly monsoon flow has once again returned to southern California, for our typical afternoon showers and thunderstorms expected through Friday, with more moisture possible over the holiday weekend and into next week. This has been an unseasonably wet summer monsoon season, and the most consistently active our area has seen in … [Read more...] about Unseasonably Wet Summer Monsoon Season In Big Bear Valley