Update: As of this afternoon, the Oak Glen Fire has burned 1,000 acres. Tune to KBHR 93.3 FM at 3 and 4pm today, for eyewitness accounts of the fire from Rick Herrick, the Bear in the Air. Highway 38 does remain open as of 2:45pm. We may see some continued drift smoke in our area today (Monday, August 31), given the many fires burning in Southern California. Though not … [Read more...] about Oak Glen Fire Evacuation; Big Bear Gets The Drift Smoke
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Sheriff’s Department Investigating Apparent Suicide of 58-Year-Old Bear City Resident
The San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department is investigating the death of a 58-year-old man from Big Bear City, who was found at his home in the 500 block of Maltby Boulevard on Saturday evening. Per the press release: “On Saturday, August 29 at approximately 7:39pm, San Bernardino County Sheriff Dispatch received a 911 call reporting the victim had been found dead in his … [Read more...] about Sheriff’s Department Investigating Apparent Suicide of 58-Year-Old Bear City Resident
Blasting at Big Bear Bridge Project This Week; Improvements to Big Bear Boulevard Begin Today
There will be some additional delays on Highway 18 at the Big Bear Dam this week, to accommodate blasting, which is scheduled to take place from 1 to 3pm, today (August 31) through Thursday (September 3). Motorists taking Highway 18 en route to Highway 330 can expect afternoon delays, though signage will be posted in advance. Regular, weekday flagging, for the Big Bear bridge … [Read more...] about Blasting at Big Bear Bridge Project This Week; Improvements to Big Bear Boulevard Begin Today
Boaters, Don’t Forget the Life Jackets; “Reach, Throw, Row” to Save a Life on the Lake
A potentially disastrous boating situation was alleviated due to a life jacket earlier this week, according to the Big Bear Municipal Water District’s Lake Supervisor Travis Carroll. On Sunday afternoon, Lake Patrol received a 911 call after a family had rented a fishing boat and, as both adults were on the same side of the vessel, they and their infant toppled out of the boat … [Read more...] about Boaters, Don’t Forget the Life Jackets; “Reach, Throw, Row” to Save a Life on the Lake
Flagging and Road Work Continues on All Three Mountain Routes Today
CalTrans has been busy at road repairs and paving projects on our mountain highways so, as of today (August 21), flagging does continue on all three routes to and from the Big Bear Valley. On Highway 38, flagging does continue to accommodate paving upgrades, though the project at the base of the mountain, in Mentone, is expected to wrap today. On Highway 18, between Baldwin … [Read more...] about Flagging and Road Work Continues on All Three Mountain Routes Today