Big Bear, CA, January 9th, 2016 - Winter temperatures in Big Bear Valley can vary greatly, but never get cold enough to create a safe, solid frozen surface on Big Bear Lake. Being on the lake ice is a violation of San Bernardino County Codes and Ordinances of the Municipal Water District, with maximum fines of up to $500. More importantly, hypothermia and drowning are … [Read more...] about Don’t Risk Your Life, Stay Off Lake Ice!
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Missing Skiers Found
Big Bear, CA, January 8, 2016 - Shortly after 1:20 p.m. yesterday, deputies of the Big Bear Sheriff’s Station responded to a report of missing skiers and snowboarders at Snow Summit. It was originally reported that an off-duty female employee of Snow Summit had gone out of bounds, became disoriented as fog and snow conditions persisted throughout the day, and was lost in the … [Read more...] about Missing Skiers Found
Know Before You Go
Big Bear, CA, January 6, 2016 - Big Bear Valley offers many free snow play areas for snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, and sledding. Don’t let your winter fun be ruined – KNOW BEFORE YOU GO! Free areas for snow play are available on open forest service land and trails only. Snow play on private property (including vacant lots) is prohibited. Violators are subject to … [Read more...] about Know Before You Go
Doing Our Part for Big Bear Lake Water Conservation
Big Bear CA, December 12th, 2015 -UPDATE, December 13th, 11:00am - The California drought has had a major impact on all of our lives, and the Big Bear Lake Department of Water Conservation is reminding residents and visitors alike to do their part and take some simple steps to preserve this precious resource. In other words, please, Don’t Tap Out When It Comes To Water … [Read more...] about Doing Our Part for Big Bear Lake Water Conservation
BBFD Curbside Chipping Program is a Great Success
Big Bear, CA, October 23, 2015 - The Big Bear Fire Department would like thank the entire Big Bear Valley for their efforts keeping our community healthy by creating defensible space utilizing the Curbside Chipping Program which has now officially ended for the season. 1,215 community members participated in the program and more than 387 tons of flammable vegetation was … [Read more...] about BBFD Curbside Chipping Program is a Great Success