Big Bear News - Big Bear, CA - UPDATE: As of 10:00am, Southern California Edison has canceled the Public Safety Power Shutoff allowing Bear Valley Electric Service to begin the process of fully restoring power to the Big Bear Valley. Initially, Fawnskin and most of Big Bear City have had their power restored. BVES is still working to fully restore power to the remaining … [Read more...] about Southern California Edison (SCE)- Implemented Public Safety Power Shutoff August 4, 2025 – UPDATE: 10:00am Monday: PSPS Canceled
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Bear Valley Electric Notifies Customers of Southern California Edison’s Initiated PSPS on July 23rd with Potential PSPS on July 25th
Big Bear News - Big Bear Lake, CA - Bear Valley Electric Service (BVES) is notifying customers that Southern California Edison (SCE) has de-energized one of the BVES transmission lines on its Monitored Circuit List today, July 23rd. BVES customers are not expected to experience an outage due to redundancy in the transmission lines. However, there is still a potential for a … [Read more...] about Bear Valley Electric Notifies Customers of Southern California Edison’s Initiated PSPS on July 23rd with Potential PSPS on July 25th
Potential Public Service Safety Shutoff for Wednesday, July 23rd
Big Bear News - 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 Wednesday, July 23rd, at 12:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. If SCE de-energizes this line, BVES … [Read more...] about Potential Public Service Safety Shutoff for Wednesday, July 23rd
Big Bear Lake’s Most Popular Trail Upgraded
Big Bear News - Big Bear Lake, CA — July 10, 2025 - Big Bear Lake’s most popular trail just got a major upgrade! The brand-new Castle Rock Trailhead Parking Lot is officially open at the corner of Big Bear Boulevard and Talbot Drive. No permits, no fees—just easier access and safer parking for hikers and nature lovers. After nearly a decade in planning and construction … [Read more...] about Big Bear Lake’s Most Popular Trail Upgraded
Potential Public Safety Power Shutoff on Wednesday, July 9th, 9am to 6pm
Big Bear News - 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 July 9th, at 9:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. If SCE de-energizes this line, BVES customers … [Read more...] about Potential Public Safety Power Shutoff on Wednesday, July 9th, 9am to 6pm