Big Bear Lake, CA - As predicted moist monsoons along with an unstable atmosphere sparked afternoon thunderstorms. Although these storms and the downpour is favorable they also usher in lighting strikes causing spot fires as they strike dry vegetation. This was the case this afternoon as several columns of smoke and ensuing fires were reported. Ground and air fire crews … [Read more...] about Afternoon Thunderstorms Ignite Spot Fires
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Retirement of City Manager Jeff Mathieu Announced
Jeff Mathieu BIG BEAR LAKE, CA — After 13 years proudly serving as the City of Big Bear Lake’s City Manager, Jeff Mathieu anticipates retiring prior to the end of the year, but the exact timing of his departure will depend upon the transition of his replacement. Mathieu came to Big Bear Lake in 2006 after an earlier 31 year management career primarily with the City of … [Read more...] about Retirement of City Manager Jeff Mathieu Announced
Big Bear Fire Department Deficit May Force a Station Closure
The cost of paramedic and fire service in this community, like many other communities, has been growing faster than the revenues. In order to maintain the current level of fire and emergency services, deficit spending using reserve funds became necessary. Chief Jeff Willis along with 10 members of the Big Bear Fire Board understand that this practice is … [Read more...] about Big Bear Fire Department Deficit May Force a Station Closure
Storm Creates Havoc in Big Bear – Nine Inches of Rain and Hurricane Like Winds
Update: Sources tell Kbear that winds with speeds in excess of 75 miles per hour have fallen 50 trees today and that 30 of those trees fell into houses. Rainfall from this storm alone is estimated at 9” at the Dam, almost 8” in Big Bear Lake, 4.5” in Big Bear City and 6” in Fawnskin. We expect the lake level to rise two feet or more. Bear Valley Electric Crews on Baldwin … [Read more...] about Storm Creates Havoc in Big Bear – Nine Inches of Rain and Hurricane Like Winds
Bear Valley Unified Schools Early Release Today
Due to road conditions, Big Bear Middle School students will be released at 11am today. The basketball game has been postponed until further notice. "Once On This Island" cast rehearsal is still scheduled from 11am to 1pm. Big Bear High School and CT will be released at 11:20am today. All elementary schools will remain on the original early out schedule. In observance of … [Read more...] about Bear Valley Unified Schools Early Release Today
Frozen Pipes Burst Around Big Bear Valley
The Big Bear Lake DWP has had EIGHTEEN broken pipe house calls in THREE DAYS! Every winter the Department has the unfortunate task of informing homeowners they have a burst pipe or broken irrigation system, usually the result of winter freezing temperatures. This is a good time to remind you to be water wise and winterize by taking the following precautions against the … [Read more...] about Frozen Pipes Burst Around Big Bear Valley