1:45pm: UPDATE: According to CalTrans, Highway 18 to Lucerne Valley is now open in both directions. 1:15pm: UPDATE: Highway 18 to Lucerne Valley is expected to remain closed this afternoon for an unknown duration according to CalTrans. The route is closed as a result of a brush fire being called the Plant Fire. The Plant Fire began last night at approximately 7pm in … [Read more...] about UPDATE: Highway 18 to Lucerne Valley is now OPEN
Fire/Safety
Big Bear Fire Department Deficit May Force a Station Closure
The cost of paramedic and fire service in this community, like many other communities, has been growing faster than the revenues. In order to maintain the current level of fire and emergency services, deficit spending using reserve funds became necessary. Chief Jeff Willis along with 10 members of the Big Bear Fire Board understand that this practice is … [Read more...] about Big Bear Fire Department Deficit May Force a Station Closure
CHP Seeks Assistance Locating Fatal Hit and Run Driver
Running Springs, CA – On January 17, 2019, at approximately 6:38 PM, Arrowhead Area CHP Officers responded to the scene of a vehicle vs. pedestrian traffic collision on SR- 330, at the 3,000 foot level. Upon arriving on scene, officers located a body in the northbound lane of SR-330, near the 3000 ft. level. It was determined the pedestrian was struck in the northbound lane … [Read more...] about CHP Seeks Assistance Locating Fatal Hit and Run Driver
Frozen Pipes Burst Around Big Bear Valley
The Big Bear Lake DWP has had EIGHTEEN broken pipe house calls in THREE DAYS! Every winter the Department has the unfortunate task of informing homeowners they have a burst pipe or broken irrigation system, usually the result of winter freezing temperatures. This is a good time to remind you to be water wise and winterize by taking the following precautions against the … [Read more...] about Frozen Pipes Burst Around Big Bear Valley
Winter Prescribed Burns
Big Bear, CA - As the winter storm season moves into Southern California, officials with San Bernardino National Forest are implementing prescribed burning projects across the San Bernardino and San Jacinto mountain ranges. Prescribed burning is an active forest management activity that helps restore ecological functions to the forest. Fire has a frequent natural role in some … [Read more...] about Winter Prescribed Burns