The new location for the Big Bear Lake Visitor’s Center opened on July 4th. According to Eddie Kirsch, Director of Marketing, the new center welcomed 1741 visitors between July 4th and July 7th compared to 743 visitors during the same time period in 2018. The previous location on Bartlett Road lacked signage and the smaller location offered limited services to … [Read more...] about The New Big Bear Lake Visitor’s Center is Now Open
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Fourth of July Fireworks Over Big Bear Lake With Synchronized to Patriotic Music on KBHR
Big Bear Lake, CA - The annual Fourth of July fireworks show over Big Bear Lake is the must-see event of the summer season and, thanks to contributions from the Rotary Club of Big Bear Lake and countless community sponsors, this year’s extravaganza is expected to be bigger and brighter than ever. The fireworks are launched from a barge off Pine Knot Landing on the lake’s south … [Read more...] about Fourth of July Fireworks Over Big Bear Lake With Synchronized to Patriotic Music on KBHR
Fourth of July Traffic Plan
Big Bear, CA - To assist with the increased traffic during peak times on the fourth of July (9:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m.) the City of Big Bear Lake, in conjunction with the Sheriff's Department, Fire Department, California Highway Patrol and Caltrans, have devised a plan to better accommodate the flow of traffic. This plan will enhance both the visitor and resident experience for … [Read more...] about Fourth of July Traffic Plan
Big Bear Bald Eagle Area Closure Extended
SAN BERNARDINO, Calif. — A 10-week-old bald eagle made famous by hatching live on a webcam earlier this year has yet to take his first flight, prompting San Bernardino National Forest officials to extend a closure around the nest on the north side of Big Bear Lake. Juvenile bald eagles typically take their first flight 10 to 12 weeks after hatching. “He turned 10 weeks … [Read more...] about Big Bear Bald Eagle Area Closure Extended
Bear Valley Electric Service Warns of Potential Power Outages Today
Big Bear, CA - Bear Valley Electric Service alerts customers of potential power outages over the weekend that could result from transmission line de-energization in other communities throughout the High Desert due to an elevated wildfire threat. BVES imports power through transmission lines operated by Southern California Edison (SCE) and could be directly impacted if SCE … [Read more...] about Bear Valley Electric Service Warns of Potential Power Outages Today