Big Bear Lake, CA - Big Bear News - As of 8pm on Tuesday, March 7th, CalTrans has opened Highway 18 to/from Lucerne Valley for all travelers including residents/locals, second homeowners and visitors. Highway 38 remains open to only residents/locals for travel to/from Big Bear. Highway 18, the front grade, remains closed at the Big Bear Dam for any travel to/from Big Bear. … [Read more...] about Highway 18/Lucerne Now Open To All Travelers
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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
Caltrans Announces Road Openings for Residents
San Bernardino Mountains - Big Bear News - We, Caltrans District 8 will open up certain highway routes to residents only – with no escorts at 4 p.m. on 3/6/23. Routes that will be included are SR-18 (48th in San Bernardino to Snow Valley) SR-38 (Mentone to Big Bear), 189 (entire length), 173 (entire length), and 330 (Highland to Running Springs). SR-138 (173 to 18) under … [Read more...] about Caltrans Announces Road Openings for Residents
Snow Load Collapses House in Big Bear City
Big Bear, CA - Big Bear News - The Big Bear Fire Department has reported a roof collapse of a structure on the 500 Block of Maltby Blouvard in Big Bear City. The inside investigation was reported at approximately 11:54 a.m. on Saturday, March 4, 2023. Upon arrival, fire crews observed the roof of the structure had collapsed inwards which caused the exterior walls … [Read more...] about Snow Load Collapses House in Big Bear City
According To Authorities, Highway 38 Should Open Sooner Than Later
Big Bear Lake, CA - Big Bear News - Big Bear is in relatively good shape in comparison to other local mountain communities such as Running Springs, Lake Arrowhead and Crestline. The San Bernardino National Forest has been declared closed for a period of time projected to reopen on March 16th. Big Bear Mountain Resort and other Forest Permittees may continue to operate. The … [Read more...] about According To Authorities, Highway 38 Should Open Sooner Than Later