Big Bear, CA, October 14, 2014 - On Wednesday October 15, Caltrans will be installing a 100 ft. long pedestrian and horse bridge across State Highway 38. The bridge is being installed to safely connect the two halves of Camp Tahquitz, which is bisected by Highway 38, and generates over 20,000 pedestrian crossings per year. Highway 38 will be closed beginning at … [Read more...] about Revised Highway Closure Schedule For Wed. Oct. 15
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Slight Change in SR-18 Closure Schedule
Big Bear, CA, October 7, 2014 - Yesterday, Caltrans started the clearing and clean-up work that they will be doing on Arctic Circle this month, beginning the weekly closures of SR-18 between the Big Bear Dam and Snow Valley. There has been a slight change in the schedule however. The 18 will now be closed 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. (rather than 2:00 p.m.), but will remain Monday … [Read more...] about Slight Change in SR-18 Closure Schedule
Mammoth Resorts to Acquire Bear Mountain Resorts
Big Bear, CA, Sept. 24, 2014 - Mammoth Mountain Ski Area, owner of both Mammoth and June Mountain, announced today that it has entered into an agreement to acquire Big Bear Mountain Resorts which includes both Bear Mountain and Snow Summit, for 38 million dollars. Closing is subject to certain conditions including shareholder approval. The combination of these four iconic … [Read more...] about Mammoth Resorts to Acquire Bear Mountain Resorts
The remnants of Hurricane Norbert cause flooding concern
Big Bear City, CA, September 7, 2014 - A Flash Flood Watch continues through Monday for local mountains, deserts and inland valleys. The main threat of flooding will be in steep canyons and in foothills in the afternoons and evenings. To help ensure public safety, forest officials have temporarily closed recreation areas near Forest Falls through Monday night. The public is … [Read more...] about The remnants of Hurricane Norbert cause flooding concern
Flood Watch Prompts Trail Closures
Forest Falls, CA, September 7, 2014 – As Tropical Storm Norbert moves northwest off the coast of Baja California this weekend, the National Weather Service is warning of widespread thunderstorms. The showers are forecast to start late Saturday night and continue through Monday night over Southern California. Heavy precipitation could pose a significant risk for mountain … [Read more...] about Flood Watch Prompts Trail Closures