Big Bear Valley, CA -- Since about 8pm last night, Easter Sunday, Big Bear Valley residents may have experienced dimming in their lights and other electric-powered items. Ken Markling, Operations Manager for Bear Valley Electric Service, says that we can blame this on the wind, which is affecting electric lines of Southern California Edison in the Holcomb Valley area. As … [Read more...] about Strong Winds and Edison Line Result in Power Dimming for Bear Valley Electric Customers
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Happy Monday: Snow, High Winds, and Chain Requirements for Motorists
Big Bear Valley, CA -- The snow has been coming down since about the 5am hour this morning, prompting chain controls on some roads here in the Big Bear Valley. At present [at 8am April 5], R2 chain requirements are in place for the front grade of Highway 18, from Pine Knot Avenue in the Village west to the Arrowhead area; chains are also required on two-wheel drive vehicles … [Read more...] about Happy Monday: Snow, High Winds, and Chain Requirements for Motorists
Emergency Crews Recover Vehicle Over Side of Highway 18’s Arctic Circle; Driver Survives With Only Minor Injuries
While traveling on the Arctic Circle portion of Highway 18 yesterday, March 29, at about 2:45pm, a single vehicle went over the side of the mountain just east of Lakeview Point, dropping somewhere between 700 and 1000’ down. The single occupant of the vehicle, 18-year-old Larry Mullins of Running Springs, was driving toward Big Bear when his 2005 Jeep Liberty went off the … [Read more...] about Emergency Crews Recover Vehicle Over Side of Highway 18’s Arctic Circle; Driver Survives With Only Minor Injuries
Note to Property Owners: Taxes Due by April 12 to Avoid 10% Penalty
San Bernardino County, CA -- Homeowners are reminded that the second property tax installment is due in less than two weeks. San Bernardino County Tax Collector Larry Walker reminds that taxes from property owners must be received by Monday, April 12 to avoid penalties, though many payment options are available. Property taxes can be paid over the phone at 387-8308 (which is … [Read more...] about Note to Property Owners: Taxes Due by April 12 to Avoid 10% Penalty
Mountain-Area Wind Advisory in Effect Through Wednesday Evening
Big Bear Valley, CA -- The National Weather Service has issued a Wind Advisory for our area, which is in effect for the mountains and deserts as of Tuesday morning and through Wednesday evening. This Wind Advisory is indicative of wind gusts of 25 to 35 miles per hour, and there is the likelihood of southwest gusts up to 50 miles per hour today and tomorrow. These winds may … [Read more...] about Mountain-Area Wind Advisory in Effect Through Wednesday Evening