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
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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
Arctic Circle Winter Prep Work Begins Soon
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
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