Big Bear, CA - The California Department of Transportation is alerting the traveling public that a significant winter storm will arrive in the Inland/Mountain/Desert communities of Riverside and San Bernardino counties Wednesday evening. The National Weather Service is forecasting rain and snow during the storm events. Caltrans is advising motorists of winter driving tips and … [Read more...] about Storm Alert for Motorists
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First Responders Searching For Arson Suspect
Big Bear, CA - The Big Bear Fire Department, Big Bear Sheriff's Station, and California Highway Patrol are currently responding to reports of multiple small fires off Highway 38 near Hatchery Road and continuing downbound off Highway 38. Witnesses have provided information that a male subject driving a late '90's to early 2000's green Ford F-150 extended cab truck was seen … [Read more...] about First Responders Searching For Arson Suspect
Deputies Locate Kidnapping Suspect, Terrance Nank
Big Bear, CA - **UPDATE: Terrance Nank was taken into custody without incident on October 10, 2018 at approximately 11:00 a.m. He was located at a residence in the 2100 block of E. 5th Lane in Erwin Lake. Following an extensive interview, Nank was arrested and booked on felony charges of kidnapping, criminal threats, domestic battery and robbery. The Detective Bureau of … [Read more...] about Deputies Locate Kidnapping Suspect, Terrance Nank
Former IHOP/Chads purchased by Big Bear Visitors Bureau
Big Bear Lake, Sept. 28, 2018 – The Big Bear Visitors Bureau (BBVB) is excited to announce that it has an accepted offer to purchase 40824 Bi g Bear Boulevard. Featuring excellent visibility on the highest traffic road in Big Bear Lake, prime proximity to The Village and the lake, a large building with plenty of parking, the Visitors Bureau looks forward to taking its … [Read more...] about Former IHOP/Chads purchased by Big Bear Visitors Bureau
State Route 18 (Arctic Circle) Winter Prep Work Begins Monday
Big Bear, CA - This is a reminder that SR-18 will be completely closed between Snow Valley Mountain Resort and Big Bear Dam, Monday through Thursday from October 1st through October 26th, to complete routine maintenance operations to prepare the route for winter months. For the first two weeks, October 1st through 4th and October 8th through 11th, the full closure will be from … [Read more...] about State Route 18 (Arctic Circle) Winter Prep Work Begins Monday
Fire Engulfs Big Bear City Home
BIG BEAR LAKE, CA/ September 20, 2018– A residential structure fire was reported on Ashwood Lane in Big Bear City at approximately 12:34 p.m., Thursday, September 20, 2018. Upon arrival, fire crews observed a single-family two-story dwelling with heavy smoke and flames coming from two sides of the home. Crews were able to confine the fire to the structure of origin preventing … [Read more...] about Fire Engulfs Big Bear City Home