Big Bear News - At 2:41pm on Monday, November 3rd, a collision with injuries occurred on Highway 330 between a big rig and a large construction trailer approximately two miles north of the San Bernardino Ranger Station. CalTrans has ordered a hard closure to/from Live Oak in Running Springs and Highland in order to clear the vehicles and address the injuries. The estimated … [Read more...] about 330 Temporarily Closed due to Big Rig Accident on Monday, November 3rd: UPDATE: SR-330 Has Reopened
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Change Your Clock, Change Your Batteries: Daylight Savings Time Begins This Sunday
Big Bear News – Big Bear Lake, CA – Remember to change the time on your clocks backwards by one hour before going to bed on Saturday night as Daylight Savings Time to begins this Sunday, November 2nd at 2am. But, before you “fall back,” you may want to pick up some batteries at the store this weekend. Our local fire agencies urge all residents to use the daylight savings time … [Read more...] about Change Your Clock, Change Your Batteries: Daylight Savings Time Begins This Sunday
Highway 38 Remains Closed and Emergency Repairs are Underway
Big Bear Valley - Big Bear News - In the wake of Tropical Storm Mario, Caltrans has launched a $9.7 million emergency project to restore SR-38, a vital mountain route through the San Bernardino National Forest. Crews are working around the clock to clear massive debris flows and repair damaged infrastructure caused by the storm’s impact.Phase One is already in motion, targeting … [Read more...] about Highway 38 Remains Closed and Emergency Repairs are Underway
Thunderstruck in the San Bernardino Mountains
Big Bear Valley - Big Bear News - The morning of September 18, 2025, began with a deceptive calm in Big Bear City. Locals sipped coffee under gray skies, unaware that the mountains were about to roar. By early afternoon, the National Weather Service issued a Flash Flood Warning for San Bernardino County. Radar showed a strong thunderstorm over Highland, moving north at 25 mph, … [Read more...] about Thunderstruck in the San Bernardino Mountains
Potential Public Safety Shut-Off From Monday, September 8th at 3pm through Tuesday, September 9th at 9pm
Big Bear News - Big Bear, CA - Big Bear Lake, CA – Bear Valley Electric Service (BVES) is notifying customers that Southern California Edison (SCE) has placed one of the BVES transmission lines on its Monitored Circuit List for a potential Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS). The period of concern begins today September 8th, at 3:00 p.m. until September 9th, at 9:00 p.m. If SCE … [Read more...] about Potential Public Safety Shut-Off From Monday, September 8th at 3pm through Tuesday, September 9th at 9pm