Big Bear News – Big Bear, CA — Wednesday, February 18, 2026, 12noon- The first series of winter storms of the year is creating significant challenges across the Big Bear Valley, with road closures, power outages, and hazardous travel conditions reported throughout the morning. State Route 18 remains closed in both directions from the Big Bear Dam to Green Valley Lake after … [Read more...] about Winds, Snow, and Downed Trees Mark Big Bear’s First Major Storm Series
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Passing of Sandy Steers, Leader of the Big Bear Eagle Cam and Longtime Conservation Advocate
Big Bear News - Big Bear, CA - Friends of Big Bear Valley (FOBBV) have announced the heartbreaking news that Executive Director Sandy Steers passed away on the evening of February 11, 2026. In their statement, the organization shared, “It is with heavy hearts and great sadness to let our Friends of Big Bear Valley eagle family know that Sandy Steers passed away.” No additional … [Read more...] about Passing of Sandy Steers, Leader of the Big Bear Eagle Cam and Longtime Conservation Advocate
Free Self Service Sandbags Available for Big Bear Lake Residents and Businesses
Big Bear News - Big Bear, CA - Big Bear Lake, CA - With heavy rains expected this week, the City of Big Bear Lake is offering free sandbags to residents and businesses at three locations. The City provides the bags, the sand and shovels. The bags are not pre-filled, you must fill them yourself. The self service Big Bear Lake locations are below and available while supplies … [Read more...] about Free Self Service Sandbags Available for Big Bear Lake Residents and Businesses
Randall Putz Appointed to Serve as Mayor of Big Bear Lake in 2026
Big Bear News - Big Bear, CA - Big Bear Lake - The Big Bear Lake City Council at their December 10, 2025 meeting, appointed Randall Putz to serve as Mayor in 2026, marking his third term as Mayor and continuing a long record of dedicated public service to the community. This appointment reflects the confidence of his colleagues in his leadership, experience, and commitment to … [Read more...] about Randall Putz Appointed to Serve as Mayor of Big Bear Lake in 2026
UC Riverside School of Medicine Residency Underway at BVCHD
Big Bear News - Big Bear, CA - Big Bear Lake — In a first-of-its kind program at Bear Valley Community Healthcare District (BVCHD), residents from the University of California, Riverside School of Medicine will have the opportunity to fulfill their emergency medicine residency rotation requirement at BVCHD. The District is also piloting a family medicine residency program with … [Read more...] about UC Riverside School of Medicine Residency Underway at BVCHD