UPDATE: 9/7/24 6:30 PM Running Springs CA - Big Bear News Evacuation Order for the entire community of Running along highway 18 on the north and south sides from Nob Hill on the west side to Arrow-Bear on the east end and along Highway 330 below Running Springs. UPDATE: Running Springs Evacuation Order now in place, mandatory. Specifically for the communities of Smiley … [Read more...] about Line Fire Update: Saturday, September 7, 2024
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Line Fire: Friday September 7, 2024
Big Bear News - Big Bear, CA - Tuesday, September 10th UPDATE: 4:15pm, An Evacuation Order has now been put in place for a western section of the Big Bear Valley. A mandatory Evacuation Order has been issued from the Big Bear Dam to Wildrose Lane by the Big Bear Alpine Slide. The only route of travel is Highway 18 to Lucerne Valley. For the safety of residents and fire fighting … [Read more...] about Line Fire: Friday September 7, 2024
Bear Valley Electric Service Alerts Customers of Potential Southern California Edison Public Safety Power Shutoff
Big Bear News - Big Bear Lake, CA – Bear Valley Electric Service (BVES) is alerting customers that Southern California Edison (SCE) is considering placing BVES supply lines under a Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) today, August 22, from 3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., and tomorrow, August 23, from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. This measure is being taken primarily due to high winds and to … [Read more...] about Bear Valley Electric Service Alerts Customers of Potential Southern California Edison Public Safety Power Shutoff
Big Bear Valley CERT Disaster Preparedness Training Starts August 19th
Big Bear News - Big Bear Lake, CA - Big Bear Valley has suffered several disasters in past years, including fires, floods, windstorms, earthquakes and evacuations. First responders in our valley–firefighters, sheriffs and paramedics-are well prepared to handle emergencies. But, during a disaster, too many serious incidents can overwhelm emergency services. That’s where CERT … [Read more...] about Big Bear Valley CERT Disaster Preparedness Training Starts August 19th
Celebrate Smokey Bear’s 80th Birthday at the Big Bear Discovery Center!
Big Bear News – Big Bear Lake –The Southern California Mountains Foundation (SCMF) invites you to celebrate Smokey Bear’s 80th birthday this Saturday, August 10th at the Big Bear Discovery Center! This special event will be packed with exciting and interactive activities for people of all ages. From educational exhibits to fun games, there’s something for everyone to … [Read more...] about Celebrate Smokey Bear’s 80th Birthday at the Big Bear Discovery Center!