Big Bear Valley - Sugarloaf - Big Bear News - A San Bernardino County judge sentenced a woman and her boyfriend to state prison on Tuesday, July 28, following their guilty pleas in the 2023 death of 14-month-old Henry Wheatley Brown. Superior Court Judge Alexander R. Martinez handed down the sentences at the San Bernardino Justice Center. Samantha Victoria Garver, 36, was … [Read more...] about Prison Sentences Handed Down in Tragic Death of Sugarloaf Toddler
Fire/Safety
18-year-old Female Falls at the Big Bear Dam
On Tuesday, July 14, 2026, at approximately 11:03 p.m., deputies from the Big Bear Sheriff's Station were dispatched to the Big Bear Dam at 37800 Big Bear Boulevard, in Big Bear Lake, for a search and rescue of an 18-year-old female that had fallen. When deputies arrived, they learned the female was under the Highway 18 Bridge with friends when she fell from the top of the … [Read more...] about 18-year-old Female Falls at the Big Bear Dam
JPA Dissolution Clears Way for San Bernardino County Fire to Reopen Moonridge and Boulder Bay Stations
BIG BEAR LAKE, CA – BIG BEAR NEWS - At the Big Bear Lake Fire Protection District (BBLFPD) Special Meeting on April29, 2026, the Board of Directors demonstrated its ongoing commitment to responsible stewardship ofpublic resources by carefully evaluating how Big Bear Lake’s taxpayer dollars are allocated and utilized forthe benefit of the community. The discussion centered on … [Read more...] about JPA Dissolution Clears Way for San Bernardino County Fire to Reopen Moonridge and Boulder Bay Stations
Get Ready to Celebrate America’s 250th on July 4th in Big Bear!
Big Bear News – Big Bear Lake, CA – As America rings in it's 250th birthday, the annual Fourth of July fireworks show over Big Bear Lake remains one of the valley’s most cherished summer traditions, and this year’s celebration is set to continue that legacy. The professionally produced fireworks display will launch on Saturday, July 4th, beginning when the sky is fully dark, … [Read more...] about Get Ready to Celebrate America’s 250th on July 4th in Big Bear!
Small Vegetation Fire west of Snow Summit called the “Snow Fire”
Big Bear News - Big Bear Lake, CA - UPDATE: 1:30pm: The small vegetation fire that started at approximately 11:21 am on Tuesday, June 30, 2026 west of Snow Summit, now has a hose lay around the the fire and is in the mop-up stage. Thanks to quick response, the fire remained at 1/4 acre with resources from both ground crews and air support. 12:00 noon: A small vegetation … [Read more...] about Small Vegetation Fire west of Snow Summit called the “Snow Fire”