Big Bear, CA - The California Department of Transportation District 8 will once again start work to prepare State Route 18 in the “Arctic Circle” on Monday, October 1 to Friday, October 26, to complete routine maintenance operations to prepare the route for winter months. The work will be split into daytime and nighttime work hours to alleviate some of the impacts with all … [Read more...] about Arctic Circle Winter Prep Work Begins Soon
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Large Crowds and Heavy Traffic Expected Saturday for Tour de Big Bear
Big Bear, CA - Tour de Big Bear has been voted Southern California's favorite ride, with Big Bear Lake being named as the Cycling Capital of Southern California and ranked as the #1 weekend getaway city in the United States by Expedia. With up to 2,300 riders expected to participate in Saturday's event, large crowds of riders, team support, and spectators will be prevalent … [Read more...] about Large Crowds and Heavy Traffic Expected Saturday for Tour de Big Bear
Caltrans Erosion Control Project Will Affect Travel Through the Valley
Big Bear, CA - The California Department of Transportation will begin a landscaping project to implement sediment control and stabilization measures on State Route 18, which includes Big Bear Blvd., between State Route 38 (at the dam) and Gildart Drive, which is just east of Division. The $250,000 project was awarded to America Pacific Construction. Work is expected to … [Read more...] about Caltrans Erosion Control Project Will Affect Travel Through the Valley
Officer Involved Shooting
Running Springs, CA - On April 22, 2018, at approximately 4:05 pm, Arrowhead Area officers responded to a call of a teal Chevy Silverado swerving on SR-18, at Snow Valley. As units responded, the call was upgraded to a traffic collision with no details. Moments later, it was reported that a female, later determined being an occupant of the Chevy, was pointing a firearm at … [Read more...] about Officer Involved Shooting
TOURNAMENT OF ROSES SELECTS BIG BEAR FOR 2019 PARADE
Big Bear Lake, California, March 21, 2018 - The Big Bear Rose Parade Association announces its acceptance for a float in the 2019 Pasadena Tournament of Roses (TOR) Parade. The Big Bear Rose Parade Association, a non profit pending volunteer organization, was formed in January 2017 to raise funds and community support for a float to depict the beauty of Big Bear Valley. The … [Read more...] about TOURNAMENT OF ROSES SELECTS BIG BEAR FOR 2019 PARADE
Deputies Seeking Information From Burglary Victims After Arrest
Big Bear, CA - On January 29, at approximately 9:09 pm, deputies from the Big Bear Sheriff's Station responded to the 1000 block of Eagle Mountain Drive for a burglary report. Upon arrival, deputies were advised that a white male adult arrived at the victim's residence in a silver Ford Escape. The male was observed entering a shed and removing the victim's belongings. The … [Read more...] about Deputies Seeking Information From Burglary Victims After Arrest