Big Bear News – Big Bear Lake, CA – UPDATE: Highway 38 expected to reopen at approximately 4pm. Highway 38 closed in both directions at approximately 8am on Wednesday morning due to an accident near Camp Cedar Falls involving a grocery store semi truck and a 4 Runner vehicle. The unfortunate collision resulted in the puncture of the Von’s truck fuel tank releasing 100 … [Read more...] about HWY 38 Extended Closure Due To Fuel Spill
Environment
“Imagine a Day Without Water” Coloring and Creative Art Contest
Big Bear News - Big Bear, CA - All youth in the Big Bear area are invited to put their creative skills to work to convey the value of water locally. A $300 Grand Prize in local gift cards is up for grabs, along with 1st, 2nd and 3rd place prizes for each age category: 5th grade and younger, middle school (6th-8th), and high school (9th-12th). Youth 5th grade and younger can … [Read more...] about “Imagine a Day Without Water” Coloring and Creative Art Contest
North Big Bear Restoration Project
Big Bear News - Big Bear, CA - A draft proposal to return beneficial fire and improve recreation access, among other restoration activities, on the north side of Big Bear Lake was released today by San Bernardino National Forest officials. The proposal, called an environmental assessment, for the North Big Bear Landscape Restoration Project covers a 13,000-acre area … [Read more...] about North Big Bear Restoration Project
California Drivers Reminded to Watch out for Wildlife
Big Bear News - Big Bear, CA - As the season changes and Californians turn their clocks back an hour, the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) is urging drivers to be extra alert for wildlife on the state’s roads and highways. Watch out for Wildlife Week happens in late September, and that’s no accident. The time change means fewer daylight hours, and it coincides … [Read more...] about California Drivers Reminded to Watch out for Wildlife
San Bernardino Forest Closure Extended Until 9/23
Big Bear News - San Bernardino, CA - The previously announced closure of all California National Forests, ended early, reopening majority of National Forest land on 9/15/2021. San Bernardino National Forest however, remains closed until 9/22/2021 at 11:59pm. Restrictions will continue in this area due to high fire risk. The USDA Forest Service Pacific Southwest Region will … [Read more...] about San Bernardino Forest Closure Extended Until 9/23