Big Bear Valley - Big Bear News - In the wake of Tropical Storm Mario, Caltrans has launched a $9.7 million emergency project to restore SR-38, a vital mountain route through the San Bernardino National Forest. Crews are working around the clock to clear massive debris flows and repair damaged infrastructure caused by the storm’s impact.Phase One is already in motion, targeting … [Read more...] about Highway 38 Remains Closed and Emergency Repairs are Underway
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Thunderstruck in the San Bernardino Mountains
Big Bear Valley - Big Bear News - The morning of September 18, 2025, began with a deceptive calm in Big Bear City. Locals sipped coffee under gray skies, unaware that the mountains were about to roar. By early afternoon, the National Weather Service issued a Flash Flood Warning for San Bernardino County. Radar showed a strong thunderstorm over Highland, moving north at 25 mph, … [Read more...] about Thunderstruck in the San Bernardino Mountains
Potential Public Safety Shut-Off From Monday, September 8th at 3pm through Tuesday, September 9th at 9pm
Big Bear News - Big Bear, CA - Big Bear Lake, CA – Bear Valley Electric Service (BVES) is notifying customers that Southern California Edison (SCE) has placed one of the BVES transmission lines on its Monitored Circuit List for a potential Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS). The period of concern begins today September 8th, at 3:00 p.m. until September 9th, at 9:00 p.m. If SCE … [Read more...] about Potential Public Safety Shut-Off From Monday, September 8th at 3pm through Tuesday, September 9th at 9pm
Caltrans SR-18 Construction Alert: Daytime Closures Start Soon
Big Bear News - San Bernardino County — Caltrans crews will be performing a SWARM operation on State Route 18 (SR-18) between Running Springs and Big Bear Lake resulting in a need for a FULL CLOSURE during the work phase. Work will occur on Monday, September 8th to Friday, September 12th from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. conducting a full closure of State Route 18 from Green Valley … [Read more...] about Caltrans SR-18 Construction Alert: Daytime Closures Start Soon
Big Bear’s Sky Symphony: Boat Parade & Drone Show Light Up Labor Day Weekend
Big Bear Lake, CA — Friday, August 29, 2025 - Big Bear News - This Labor Day weekend, Big Bear Lake transforms into a canvas of light, sound, and celebration. As twilight settles over the mountains, the Rotary Club’s Boat Parade of Lights kicks off at 7:00 PM, launching from Garstin Island and tracing a glowing path along the south shore to the Carol Morrison East Public … [Read more...] about Big Bear’s Sky Symphony: Boat Parade & Drone Show Light Up Labor Day Weekend