UPDATE 10/5 - As of 10:00 am this morning, containment is at 95% with full containment expected this evening. UPDATE 10/4 - As of 6:30 pm Monday evening, the Delamar fire was at 87% containment. Big Bear, CA, October 3, 2016 - Firefighters are working a wildland fire on Delamar Mountain north of Big Bear Lake and the community of Fawnskin. The fire is visible from the … [Read more...] about Delamar Fire at 50% Containment
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Full Closures on Arctic Circle to Begin Monday October 3rd
Big Bear, CA, September 9, 2016 - The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) District 8, will close State Route 18 in the “Arctic Circle” Monday through Friday, October 3, to October 27, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. No closures are scheduled for Friday, October 14. The closure limits are between Snow Valley Mountain Resort and Big Bear Dam. The full closure will … [Read more...] about Full Closures on Arctic Circle to Begin Monday October 3rd
Southern California was blessed with a very late summer sub tropical rain storm on Tuesday evening courtesy of Hurricane Paine. Although the rain did little to relieve our drought and expanding lake shoreline, it did give the forest and its residents a nice soaking. Later that evening we were treated with a spectacular sunset and the fresh smell of rain in the air. … [Read more...] about
Aircraft Accident Under Investigation
Big Bear City, CA, January 26, 2016 - Yesterday morning, while performing a daily inspection, Big Bear City Airport staff found a single engine, tail wheel aircraft that was lying upside down near the runway. Following standard procedures, the airport was temporarily closed and FAA, fire, and law enforcement personnel were contacted. There was no pilot present and the airport … [Read more...] about Aircraft Accident Under Investigation
Know Before You Go
Big Bear, CA, January 6, 2016 - Big Bear Valley offers many free snow play areas for snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, and sledding. Don’t let your winter fun be ruined – KNOW BEFORE YOU GO! Free areas for snow play are available on open forest service land and trails only. Snow play on private property (including vacant lots) is prohibited. Violators are subject to … [Read more...] about Know Before You Go