CalTrans has announced today that the next round of blasting for the Big Bear bridge project will take place tomorrow, Friday, between the hours of 1 and 3pm. During the actual blasting, there will be a full closure of Highway 18 at the Big Bear dam. In addition to tomorrow afternoon’s blasting, there may be an additional round taking place on Tuesday, September 15, also … [Read more...] about Blasting for Big Bear Bridge Project Scheduled for Friday, Tuesday
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Traffic Alert for Saturday: Vehicle Traffic Directed Counter-Clockwise Around Lake to Accommodate Run the Bear Event
In terms of roads for this Saturday’s marathon event, those traveling in the vicinity of the lake on the 12th should be aware that vehicle traffic will flow only ‘counter-clockwise,’ because the inside lane around Big Bear Lake will be closed for the race. All businesses will remain accessible, however motorists are asked to use extreme caution when crossing the course. Law … [Read more...] about Traffic Alert for Saturday: Vehicle Traffic Directed Counter-Clockwise Around Lake to Accommodate Run the Bear Event
Labor Day Collision on Big Bear Boulevard Results in Death of Big Bear City Resident Fred Ransom
Yesterday’s police activity on Big Bear Boulevard at Fox Farm Road was due to a fatal collision, which took place just before noon (September 7). The San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department’s Major Accident Investigation Team was on scene in the afternoon, at the intersection just in front of CVS, until the evening hours to investigate the incident which ultimately took the … [Read more...] about Labor Day Collision on Big Bear Boulevard Results in Death of Big Bear City Resident Fred Ransom
CalTrans Roadwork on Big Bear Boulevard Scheduled to Continue Today; Watch for Rocks on Arctic Circle
With the Labor Day holiday behind us, CalTrans roadwork continues on Big Bear Boulevard, from Boulder Bay to Big Bear City, and flagging can also be expected on Highway 18 en route to Lucerne Valley, as well as on Highway 18 at the Big Bear bridge project. If you tuned in to KBHR yesterday (September 7), you may have heard us mention that rocks were obstructing portions of the … [Read more...] about CalTrans Roadwork on Big Bear Boulevard Scheduled to Continue Today; Watch for Rocks on Arctic Circle
No Fires in Big Bear Area, Though Our Firefighters Have Been on Oak Glen, Pendleton, Station, Morris and Cottonwood Fires
We are still getting drift smoke in the Big Bear Valley today, resulting from fires off the mountain, none of which pose a threat to our area. Our local firefighters have been involved in assisting other communities though as, this week, four firefighters from the Big Bear City Fire Department and two from Big Bear Lake have been battling the Oak Glen Fire (which is 95% … [Read more...] about No Fires in Big Bear Area, Though Our Firefighters Have Been on Oak Glen, Pendleton, Station, Morris and Cottonwood Fires