Big Bear Lake, CA — Big Bear News - August 24, 2025 - A widespread power outage swept across Big Bear Valley on Saturday afternoon after a tree wire overheated and melted, triggering electrical arcing and prompting immediate action from Bear Valley Electric Service (BVES). The outage affected most of the valley, leaving homes, businesses, and weekend events temporarily in the … [Read more...] about Power Outage Disrupts Big Bear Valley: Crews Respond Swiftly to Prevent Fire Risk
Fire/Safety
Heavy Citations Issued for Violators in the Gold Fire Forest Closure Areas
Big Bear News - Big Bear, CA - The San Bernardino National Forest Service is reminding the public that Gold Fire Forest Closures are in place resulting in heavy fines for violators.. Over the past few days, firefighters have had to stop fire operations in the John Bull trail area numerous times due to people ignoring the Gold Fire Forest Closure orders. Law enforcement … [Read more...] about Heavy Citations Issued for Violators in the Gold Fire Forest Closure Areas
Potential Public Safety Power Shutoff Beginning August 14 through August 15th per BVES, Inc. UPDATE: PSPS Has Ended
Big Bear News - Big Bear, CA - 9:00AM, Friday, August 15th - Bear Valley Electric Service (BVES) is notifying customers that Southern California Edison (SCE) has concluded the Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) affecting BVES supply lines. Wednesday, August 13th - Bear Valley Electric Service (BVES) is notifying customers that Southern California Edison (SCE) has placed … [Read more...] about Potential Public Safety Power Shutoff Beginning August 14 through August 15th per BVES, Inc. UPDATE: PSPS Has Ended
Smoke Visible from the “Gold Fire” in Holcomb Valley with Continuing Updates
Big Bear News - Big Bear, CA - Monday, August 11, 2025 - The Gold Fire has not grown and is holding at 1069 acres and now at 48% containment. There is a reduction in acreage due to better mapping. Crews in the north, northeastern portion of Marble Canyon will continue working on hazard assessment and mitigation plans. Helicopters will continue to assist with hot spots and flare … [Read more...] about Smoke Visible from the “Gold Fire” in Holcomb Valley with Continuing Updates
Potential for Another Public Safety Power Shutoff for Tuesday, August 5th
Big Bear News - Big Bear Lake, CA - Bear Valley Electric Service is notifying customers that Southern California Edison (SCE) has restored power from today’s Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) affecting BVES supply lines. As a precaution, SCE has placed one of their supply lines on standby for re-energization due to the nearby Gold Fire. However, an additional period of … [Read more...] about Potential for Another Public Safety Power Shutoff for Tuesday, August 5th