Big Bear News – Big Bear Lake, CA – Bear Valley Electric Service (BVES) is notifying customers that Southern California Edison (SCE) has placed two of the BVES transmission lines on its Monitored Circuit List for a potential Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS). The period of concern begins at 12 pm Friday, June 26th and extends through 12 am Sunday, June 28th. This is due to … [Read more...] about BVES Notification of Potential Public Safety Power Shutoff This Week
Fire/Safety
Big Bear Lake Fire Protection District To Partner with San Bernardino County Fire District
Big Bear News - Big Bear, CA – At the Big Bear Lake Fire Protection District (BBLFPD) Special Meeting on April 29, 2026, the Board of Directors demonstrated its ongoing commitment to responsible stewardship of public resources by carefully evaluating how Big Bear Lake’s taxpayer dollars are allocated and utilized for the benefit of the community. The discussion centered on … [Read more...] about Big Bear Lake Fire Protection District To Partner with San Bernardino County Fire District
Prescribed Fire Operations Planned in Big Bear Valley December 18–20
Big Bear News - Big Bear, CA - Big Bear Lake - The San Bernardino National Forest is preparing to conduct prescribed fire operations in the Big Bear Valley between December 18 and 20. Burn locations include areas near Highway 38 and Polique Canyon Road. Fire crews will be on site throughout ignition and will continue monitoring the area in the days that follow until the burn is … [Read more...] about Prescribed Fire Operations Planned in Big Bear Valley December 18–20
Big Bear Lake Fire Protection District Update
Big Bear Lake, CA - Big Bear News - In a press release issued by the Big Bear Lake Fire Protection District, they stated: provides fire and paramedic services to the City of Big Bear Lake, is dedicated to ensuring that property owners, residents, visitors, and businesses receive the highest level of emergency response and protection funded through local property tax … [Read more...] about Big Bear Lake Fire Protection District Update
San Bernardino National Forest Set to Begin Prescribed Fires
Big Bear News - Big Bear, CA - With favorable weather conditions in place for hazardous fuels reduction work, the San Bernardino National Forest is planning prescribed fire operations in the next few weeks, pending all required approvals. They estimate this work to continue through the new year as weather conditions allow. SBNF uses prescribed fires to help reduce overgrown … [Read more...] about San Bernardino National Forest Set to Begin Prescribed Fires